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3 Reasons You Wouldn’t Believe My Ex Abused Me – And Why They All Mean You Should
Does this stirring account cover any reason you thought someone was lying about being abused? This shows so clearly why we have to believe survivors.
Read More20 Reminders Every Feminist Needs (But No One’s Telling Us)
Being feminist in a world that hates feminism sure can be exhausting sometimes. So if you’re in need of a pick-me-up, here it is.
Read MoreYour Weekly Feminist Round-Up! – 10/17/2014
Wondering what feminist and social justice news and content you missed this week? Fear not! Your weekly feminist round-up is here! This week: Raven Symoné dismisses labels, the Vatican announces changes in their perception of the LGBTQIA+ community, and Malala Yousafzai accepts the Nobel Peace Prize. Check out more from this week!
Read More6 Things I Learned When My Husband Had an Affair
When I first told people that my husband was having an affair, I got a few different reactions. Some blamed me for his infidelity; others thought I was weak to consider staying. But I don’t think these are the only options. Here’s what I want you to know if you are ever involved in or asked to support a friend in a painful infidelity aftermath.
Read MoreDo Women’s Reasons for Having Abortions Matter? No…and Yes, and Here’s Why
We in the pro-choice community and reproductive justice movement should stop being placated by rape and incest exceptions. Anyone should be able to access abortion — which is healthcare — at any time for any reason. No one should be questioned or examined or scrutinized in order to have a routine medical procedure.
Read More5 Common Ways Our Communities Fail to Address Intimate Partner Violence
What this author witnessed is far too common – and what’s worse is that so many of us in social justice groups don’t know how to respond as bystanders to partner violence. Are any of these familiar to your community?
Read More3 Ways Being Raised a Boy Kept Me from Getting the Mental Health Support I Needed
“I thought I was weak.” Growing up, this author was told they were a boy, and to “act like one.” Here are some of the painful ways society pushes boys, men, and people who identify with masculinity away from mental health care.
Read MoreUnpacking the Public Bathroom Debate for Cis People: Why Bathroom Access Needs to Be Safe for People of All Genders
Can we all agree that bathroom access is a basic human right? This author unpacks the unfounded fears around making bathrooms safe for trans and gender non-conforming people.
Read More3 Ways to Stand Up to Toxic Messages and Accept Yourself as a Queer Person
Self-acceptance as a queer person can be very difficult. Check out this article to learn strategies for attaining self-love, empowerment, and resilience.
Read MoreThe Pitfalls of Becoming a Complacent Ally (And What to Do If You’ve Made a Mistake)
We’ve all been there – just when you think you’ve become a good ally, somebody tells you that you’ve done or said something problematic. Here’s the good news: nobody’s perfect, so you’re not alone. Perfection is not what’s important, and being an ally doesn’t mean you can do no wrong. Read about what is important, and learn what to do if you make a mistake.
Read More4 Ways To Challenge The Male Gaze
The male gaze is a lens of entitlement. And challenging it is an integral part of feminism. Here are four ways to start.
Read More8 Secrets from 8 Curvy Women Who Love Their Bodies
Everyone is entitled to a relationship with their body that is based in care and respect. It’s time to stop thinking of your body as a hostile encasing in which you are imprisoned. So, in search of answers about self-love, I asked eight of the most fabulous curvy women that I know one question: What is the big secret of your relationship to your body? And here’s what they said.
Read MoreWhy It’s Harder to Be a T(w)een Girl Now Than It Was in the 90s
Teen and “tween” (that difficult, in-between age of 9-12) girls nowadays have it rough. Contrast this with the caveman era that I grew up in, that oh-so-long-ago decade known as the 1990s, in which girls could simply chillax and be themselves…kind of. But before we roll our eyes at the behavior of “kids these days,” we should at least consider how our adolescence was different.
Read More9 Ways the Media Can Stop Shutting Out Trans Voices
So many cis-LGBQ+ media sources claim to be advocates of trans inclusiveness. But by even refusing to acknowledge a trans person’s chosen name in how they report on them, they become gatekeepers and enforcers hegemonic patriarchy. So here are nine ways for the media to keep in mind when doing stories on trans folks.
Read MoreIt’s Not Your Relationship That’s Abusive, It’s Your Partner – Here’s Why That Distinction Matters
Have you noticed our articles don’t say “abusive relationship?” These are some really good reasons for you to drop that phrase, too.
Read MoreAbleism Online: Virtually Passing While Disabled
If you want to make your disability known, go ahead! It’s a really important part of our lives and you should feel proud to embrace it. If you want to pass, rock on! It’s nice not to have to deal with ableist BS once in a while. No matter what you decide, remember that your disability doesn’t define you – online or offline.
Read MoreBreaking Down the Problem with Mansplaining (And Other Forms of Privileged Explaining)
Learning the term mansplaining saved this author a lot of frustration. So let’s keep the conversation going about this subtle form of oppression.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Dating While Mentally Ill: A Guide By Mentally Ill Women
In my experience, one of the most frustrating challenges about living with a mental illness is that the seemingly small things in life are often the most difficult. Take a first date, for example… or just trying to get a first date. “I’d see things on dating profiles like ‘no crazy chicks haha’ or ‘if…
Read MoreAre You Actually Down for Equality? 3 Ways to Tell If You Embrace or Fear It
If you think there’s no way you could fear equality, check out the ways this fear shows up and you might be surprised.
Read MoreThe Whole Truth of Coming Out of the Closet – In Comic Form
“Coming out of the closet” is understanding of LGBTQIA+ experiences. But do you know about the many different meanings of being “out” for different people?
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