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Climate Change is Intensifying Gentrification — Here’s How
Climate gentrification is when marginalized communities are displaced by factors related to climate change — both environmental and manmade.
Read MoreWhy I Didn’t Call The Cops When I Saw A Teen With A Gun
In a country with alarming rates of police brutality against Black people, the wrong thing to do can feel like the right thing to do.
Read MoreWhy South Asians Must Stand in Solidarity with Black Rights Movements
What can South Asians in the US learn from Black Lives Matter? Activist Deepa Iyer sheds light on this crucial question and more.
Read More5 Mainstream Environmentalist Messages Hurting the Fight Against Climate Change
These narratives from mainstream environmentalism might sound good – but you probably don’t realize that they’re doing more harm than good. This shows what we need instead.
Read More7 Tips for White Parents Talking to Kids About Police Murders of Black People
It can be hard to know what to say to kids about racist police violence, but these tips are good reminders that it’s possible – and important – to do so.
Read MoreMy White Boss Talked About Race in America and This is What Happened
“Today you have a chance to be a better colleague.” It wasn’t “business as usual” for her – and these lessons from her white boss’ reaction are a really big deal.
Read MoreWhy the Left Isn’t As Trans-Friendly As You Might Think
Liberals support transgender folks way more than conservatives…right? This long history of anti-trans actions on the political left may surprise you.
Read More13 Unsettling Realities of an Undocumented Immigrant During Trump’s Presidency
There are serious misunderstandings about immigrant migration. Here’s what you need to know about being an undocumented immigrant under Trump.
Read More3 Ways My Parents Unintentionally Taught Me That My Consent Didn’t Matter
“You’re not allowed to say no.” You’d never want your child to feel like this author did – but her parents didn’t mean to make her feel this way either. These are important lessons on our cultural missteps in teaching consent.
Read More5 Reasons Why Animal Rights Are A Feminist Issue
More and more people are becoming aware of how horrifically animals are treated, particularly at factory farms, and so are making different purchases. What’s less clear is how animal rights are also a feminist issue since they’re, well, not humans. However, if we open our minds to consider animals, there’s some strong reasons to support that position.
Read More9 Phrases Allies Can Say When Called Out Instead of Getting Defensive
Defensiveness seems to be the most common response to getting called out – and allies aren’t saying these phrases nearly enough.
Read MoreService Work Is Skilled Work – Get Over It
Think service workers like baristas are “low-skilled” workers who deserve low wages? It’s a common idea, but this info reveals what you’re getting very wrong.
Read More5 Outrageous School Policies That Are Pushing Black Girls Out of Schools
Aren’t schools supposed to be sites of learning and growth for young people? These horrible policies targeting young black girl tells a different story.
Read More7 Critical Pieces of Info About the Death Penalty That You Need to Know ASAP
Does the death penalty cause more harm than good? Some voters have a chance to abolish it, and everyone should know this disturbing info.
Read MoreWhy the Hell Are We Jailing So Many People in the US? The Answer Will Infuriate You
The US is #1, all right – at mass incarceration. Find out why we’re locking up so many people and you’ll wonder why anyone thinks this is acceptable.
Read MoreThis Is What It’s Like When Men Feel Entitled to Grab Your Body
Too many of us know the social norm of men’s sexual entitlement toward women – even our president-elect brags about it. This piece by Reagan Myers captures the chilling experience.
Read MoreThe Problem with Talking About Canada As a Utopia
Are you dreaming of moving to Canada yet? Celia Edell has a reality check that shows Canadians aren’t immune from what you might be trying to escape.
Read MoreA Post-Election Thanksgiving Fact Sheet to Help You Prove Oppression Exists
What are you going to say to your conservative family members who think racism isn’t a thing, immigrants are taking their jobs, and more? These facts will give you some ideas.
Read More4 Racial Dog Whistles That Politicians Use (While Pretending They’re Not Racist)
How do politicians like Trump rile up their audiences about race while pretending they’re not racist? These racial dog whistles will sound familiar.
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.
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