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The Beginning Black Feminist’s Guide to Feminism Without the Anti-Black Bullsh*t
Being a Black feminist can sometimes feel isolating, but here are some options for a practice that’s right for you. Do any of these speak to what feminism means to you?
Read MoreWhy Your Criticisms Of Intersectionality And Identity Politics Sound Ridiculous
Why intersectionality is vital is apparent: it’s a metaphor and frame that acknowledges how prejudice and marginalization both exist and intersect.
Read More6 Ways to Help Support Queer Women’s Media
Queer women’s media is crucial, and it can’t exist without support. So here are some ways that you can help queer women’s media thrive.
Read More5 Ways Latinxs Can Challenge Machismo in Our Families and Communities
Have you experienced the harm of machismo in your community? It comes with strict ideas about how “real men” should be – and here’s how you can challenge that harm, starting right at home.
Read MoreHow My Husband’s Subconscious Racism Nearly Destroyed Our Marriage
“This was how I realized I was dating a racist man.” Wow. This story really shows how much racism is normalized in our lives – even in our intimate relationships.
Read More5 Ways You Can Be an Activist Without Hitting the Streets
So far, resistance to Trump has involved a whole lot of marching – but that’s not the only way to make a difference. Check out these other options for your activism.
Read MoreHere’s Your Proof That White Americans Don’t Face Systemic Racism
Looking for solid evidence of how systemic racism targets people of color? You can’t deny the problem once you’ve read these statistics.
Read MoreOn Ending White Supremacy
Originally published on Medium and republished here with the author’s permission. Since Inauguration Day, the progressive community and people of good conscience more generally are experiencing a mix of dread, despair and fear as we steel ourselves to face the dystopian reality of the Trump era. We all recognize the threat that a Trump administration represents for…
Read MoreHow I Exposed 5 BS Social Norms That Almost Stopped Me from Traveling the World
“Everyone’s gotta settle down someday.” If her travels seem too good to be true, you might believe some of these myths.
Read MoreHere’s What Neurodiversity Is – And What It Means For Feminism
You may have heard the word “neurodiversity” used in a medical context around disability. Here’s a summary of what neurodiversity is, how it’s relevant in your life – and why we can’t talk about feminism without it.
Read MoreHow Cultural Appropriation Becomes Trendy – And the Real Cost of Our Consumerism
Are big companies and capitalism the ones responsible for the harm of cultural appropriation? Don’t pass off the blame – here’s how we participate in this system.
Read More7 Ways to Let Your Child Fail – So They Can Ultimately Succeed
You probably think you’re being helpful if you “fix” things like this author’s parents did. But here are some ways to actually help your children become healthy adults – even if doing the opposite feels better.
Read MoreDebunking 6 Myths about People in the Sex Industry
With inaccurate media representations and the cultural stigma, there are a lot of misconceptions about people in the sex industry. We too often fail to see the complexity and diversity in who is engaged in commercial sex, why they’re doing it, and the degree of consent and coercion involved. These myths keep us from seeing this issue for what it really is. So let’s debunk them.
Read MoreBack Off, Thin People – Here’s Why Body Positivity Wasn’t Made for You
Where’s the focus on thin women in body positivity movements? You can’t deny that these are good reasons why it’s missing.
Read More11 Reasons Your Phony ‘Concern’ for Fat People’s Health Has Got to Stop
Skeptical about “glorifying obesity” with body positivity? Here’s why concern trolling fat people doesn’t make you a hero for anyone’s health.
Read More3 Ways Polyamorous People Are Excluded in Queer Communities – And Why It’s Wrong
Queer communities are so important – but they can also be oppressive, and this article breaks down how excluding non-monogamous people means conforming to a harmful status quo instead of challenging it.
Read MoreHow My Dad Taught Me That My Sex Appeal Determined My Worth
Certain memories of my father stick out on my mind. I remember how he joked that he liked women who looked cheap. I remember I rolled my eyes and laughed with him, I didn’t find it funny at all. Because what did it mean for me, a girl just past puberty, hoping to be wanted by the world? What would I have to do to get love and attention? Who would I have to be?
Read MoreLGBTQIA+ Youth of Color Made This Video So You Can Know Your Rights with Police
“Get yr SAS facts!” Knowing your rights is the “first step towards taking your power back from discriminatory police systems.” This video, based on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ youth of color, can help.
Read More9 Helpful Tips for the Feminist First-Year College Student
If you identify as a feminist during your first year on campus, you can be surrounded by anti-feminist beliefs and misconceptions. Here’s how to cope while you hope for your peers get on board.
Read MoreNo, Affirmative Action Isn’t Racist Against White People – And Here’s Why
We’ve heard it many times before: “If affirmative action helps people of color, isn’t it reverse racist?” Marina Watanabe’s got the perfect explanation for why the answer to that question is a firm “no.”
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