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It seems like every time a woman finds herself in a threatening or unsafe situation, people are quick to explain all the steps she should have taken to avoid getting there. It’s like there’s an extensive and ever-changing list of rules that women must follow in order to deserve safety and respect. Check out this tongue-in-cheek video about this ridiculous notion.

“Can women objectify men?” The answer isn’t always easy, but these points will give you something to think about regarding so-called “reverse sexism.”

At one point during this year’s Oscars ceremony, it dawned on me: Many people don’t know the difference between trans women and drag queens! There seems to be an assumption that all people assigned male at birth who grow up to wear clothing from the women’s section identify the same way. That couldn’t be further from the truth. So let’s talk about this difference.

It is the goal of many conservative groups to shut down access to safe abortions, and some of them have the gall to promote these efforts with the slogan “Women deserve better.” Watch renowned slam poet Sonya Renee expose the unbelievable hypocrisy of these organizations and explain what exactly women deserve: choice.

An adult is pointing their finger at a teen as the teen, shrugging their shoulders with a concerned expression.

It can be hard to support a pregnant teen if you think they’re making a bad or uninformed decision. Here’s the truth many adults are missing – they’ll help you offer the right kind of support.

Are women being “manipulative” by faking orgasms? These reasons show what you’re missing by blaming women.

This author has always supported gender equality – so why are they scared of white women? This is a critical perspective on how white womanhood is weaponized.

It’s so revolutionary to see loving and joyful images of queer women—especially when they are a part of a historical archive. It is an empowering reminder that, in spite of the homophobic misogyny our elders and chosen ancestors had to endure, they still fell in love, created art, marched the streets, and built community with each other. Check out these photos.

Often, straight men become frustrated when they meet a woman who doesn’t trust them immediately. They’re frustrated that women impose a “guilty until proven innocent” mentality on all men. But there are reasons why women feel this way. If we can work to understand those reasons, we can learn how to work with her in a supportive role, if that’s what she wants.

The Internet is very much a public space – with all of the same sexism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia of our streets, but often, much worse. Women are the targets of a lot of this ugliness. Not unlike street harassment in the way we feel its hovering, ominous presence and the way it can control our actions — or at least try to — online harassment is an issue to be taken seriously.

“Instead of changing the systems, we tell women to lean in.” People are getting the idea of women being “empowered” to have both careers and kids all wrong, so here’s what needs to change.

A majority of states require parental involvement in the decision of those under 18 to have an abortion. On the surface, this seems well-intentioned. But what’s really underlying these laws? Here are 5 reasons why parental involvement laws do more harm than good, and why no one, regardless of age, should be legally required to obtain consent from their parents for an abortion.

When it comes to this subject, most people talk about abortion laws. But did you know we have much more to fight for to support all of our reproductive rights?

What have you heard about excluding transgender women from so-called “women-only” spaces? People have different ideas about why cis-women-only spaces are necessary, but their ideas come from assumptions and misunderstandings about how power and privilege work. This comic shows how excluding trans women is not okay, and why it’s transphobic to do so.

This is hilarious! These convos happen way too often when white guys try to flirt with Asian women, so here are the tables turned to show how absurd they are.

Trans women are a component of queer women’s communities, so a lack of respect amongst us just means more devaluing of women, when society dishes out plenty of that for all of us already. So with that in mind, I have put together some suggestions for cis women on thinking through some basic trans issues, including ideas on approaching trans women in a romantic or intimate context.

A pregnant person lies in a birthing pool, supported by two midwives.

“The way we are born affects us for the rest of our lives.” Do you know how homebirths help us resist oppression? These answers show the importance of supporting midwives.

Cis and trans people tend to agree that it’s impossible for trans women to get periods. But wait – turns out it’s time to deepen our understanding of this question.

Are women really too complicated? It’s a common idea, but consider what you’re really saying, and you’ll realize the truth about “complication” and gender.

Originally published on Medium and republished here with permission. More than two months after the January 21 Women’s March on Washington, I’m as ready as I’ll ever be to unpack my thoughts on the ripple effect of the march. And, although there is a litany of elucidating articles and posts on social media written on…