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Privacy Is Not Dead – Here’s Why It’s an Important Social Justice Issue
Coming across social media photos of people’s breakfast and feeling like privacy is dead? This comic shows why privacy rights are more important than ever.
Read MoreHow to Deal with Who People Don’t Realize They’re Being Offensive
Some people may not be discriminatory at heart, but old habits die hard. Unfortunately, offensive language and implications are cultural habits most people acquire without realizing it. Some of these scenarios are what I like to call Accidental ‘-isms.’ But you have the power to shape your conversations. So here are some of my ideas for confronting your next Accidental ‘-ism.’
Read More7 Commenters You’ll Meet as an Online Feminist
Feminist works garner a spectrum of responses, from life-affirming to life-threatening. Maybe it’s the emotional weight of the material. Maybe it’s the unflattering light we shine on the ugly truths of patriarchy. Either way, feminist pieces get a wide range of comments. We can use them to improve, but they can also be scary. Here are just a few of the commenters you’ll meet as an online feminist.
Read MoreToo Rich for My Blood: 3 Survival Strategies for the Poor and Working Class
In our classist society, we’re so quick to blame and shame people struggling financially. So we don’t have compassionate conversations about poverty, its emotional and cultural impact, and how to survive it.
Read More5 Ways Trumpcare Screws Over LGBTQ+ Seniors
As I get older, making new friends within the LGBTQ+ community becomes more difficult. My 30-year-old self rarely seeks out kindred spirits on the dance floor because my body just won’t allow for it. In addition, queer-friendly spaces that aren’t nightclubs are rapidly shutting down due to gentrification. This bothers me because building accountable and…
Read More3 Ways Anti-Feminism Hurts People of All Genders
It’s obvious when anti-feminists are anti-woman – this will help you get how anti-feminism is hurting people of all genders, including men.
Read MoreWhy Disability Activism Needs to Be More Inclusive of People of Color
You may think disability activism is inherently inclusive – but this author learned in some painful ways that it often excludes disabled people of color. Here’s what needs to change.
Read MoreYour Employer Should Be Giving You Paid Parental Leave – Here Are 3 Ways to Advocate For It
It’s unbelievable how many parents face a choice nobody should have to make.
Read More5 Myths That Uphold Mental Health Stigma in Latinx Communities
Can you relate to how mental health stigma shows up in Latinx cultures? Let’s get the truth on some of the myths that can keep Latinx people from getting help.
Read MoreBeing a Young Feminist: 5 Truths About Struggles and Kicking Ass
I’ve considered myself a feminist for a few years now and I’m only 19. I can tell you first hand that young people are building this movement. I’m proud to be one of them. But as much as I think being a feminist activist at a young age rocks, there are a lot of misconceptions and untold truths around what being a young feminist actually entails.
Read More5 Questions Feminists Are Tired of Being Asked (And Some Alternative Approaches to Asking Them)
Spread the word if you’re as tired of these as we are! What other questions are you fed up with?
Read More4 Ways to Talk About Menstruation with Your Kids
This author’s story shows why it’s so important to talk about menstruation with your kids – but you may still wonder how to do it. Try these strategies.
Read More4 Reasons ‘People of Color’ Isn’t Always the Best Choice of Words
“People of color” is the correct term for people who aren’t white, right? Well, it depends on what you’re trying to say. This will help you make sure you’re not being hurtful.
Read More4 Reasons Why I Refuse to Say That Mental Illness ‘Doesn’t Define Me’
Is it better to separate your mental illness from your identity? Not for everyone – and this may give you a whole new perspective on this question.
Read MoreWhy We Need to Stop Justifying Prison Rape Against People Who Commit Violent Crimes
Whoa. Once you’ve seen this startling side of the truth, it’s hard to shrug at prison rape.
Read More3 Reasons Why ‘Just’ Seeing a Therapist Isn’t That Simple
If you’re giving out advice to “just go to therapy,” you might be making one of these harmful assumptions.
Read More4 Reasons Why Men Joke About Gay Rape
As a gay feminist, I’ve had to tell many the straight boy, “Those jokes make me feel uncomfortable. Please stop.” The percussive nature of gay rape jokes can certainly get a laugh, but they also speak to some of our societal attitudes regarding rape and queer sexuality. Here are some answers to the question, “Why do people think gay rape jokes are okay?”
Read MoreYour 3-Step Guide to Practicing Non-Oppressive BDSM
Some people think it’s contradictory to be a feminist and practice BDSM. With these tips, you can think through even more than safe words and and consent – and get kinky without compromising your values.
Read More5 Helpful Things You Deserve to Know When You End a Relationship
It can be hard to be the one to initiate a breakup – especially when nobody’s telling you these things. Here are some reminders that can help.
Read More5 Things to Consider After a Recent Sexual Assault
(Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault) There’s no right or wrong way to respond to a sexual assault. But sometimes it’s hard to know what to do next. So here are some things to keep in mind. They’ll help you remember that you know what’s best for yourself, so you get to make your own choices. Read on and treat yourself with the same kindness you would give to others – you deserve nothing less.
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