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3 Ways That Gender Reveal Parties Can Be Harmful — Plus 3 Awesome Alternatives
Do gender reveal parties make sense anymore? They don’t have negative intentions, but here’s how these pink and blue extravaganzas can hurt people like this author – with ideas for what to do instead.
Read MoreHere’s the Real Reason Women Smile at Men Who Sexually Harass Us
Do you think “just ignore him” is good advice for women facing street harassment? This woman’s story of being blamed for a stranger’s harassment will change your mind.
Read More8 Tips for Trans Women of Color Who Are Considering Suicide
“Sometimes, it is all you can do to keep yourself breathing.” If you’re a trans woman of color who’s thinking about suicide, you’re not alone. Here are the lessons that helped this author keep breathing, even on the hardest days.
Read MoreHow to Compensate Black Women and Femmes on Social Media for Their Emotional Labor
The US owes its very existence to the Black women whose unpaid labor built this nation and whose political activism has rescued it from fascism repeatedly.
Read MoreThe Radical Friendship Contract: 10 Expectations for Loving People Fully
A contract for friendship? Yes, really – imagine rolling with a squad like this, loving each other in your fullness, and you’ll know why this author’s onto something.
Read More6 Ignorant and Harmful Things Urban Feminists Should Never Say to Rural Folks
When this author first got to the city, she heard some really harmful comments based on pop culture’s stereotypes of rural people. Here’s why these comments are more sinister than most people think.
Read More10 Ways Your Social Justice Work Might Be Inaccessible and Elitist (And Why That’s a Problem)
“3. Using academic language when no one understands it.” Are you falling for the trap of activist elitism? Here’s how to tell if inaccessibility is hindering your anti-oppression work.
Read MoreThis Is Exactly Why We Need the Leadership of Trans Women of Color
Are you impacted by or wanting do something about the life-threatening conditions working against transgender women of color? Then you need Lourdes Ashley Hunter’s voice in your life. Here, she celebrates Black and Brown trans and gender non-conforming identities and lives, and shares what we all need to know about how structural oppression is linked to violence.
Read More7 Things I Wish People Hadn’t Said After My Psychiatric Hospitalization
It can be hard to know what to say to a loved one who has been hospitalized for mental illness. Read this and you’ll know how to be more helpful than people tend to be.
Read More4 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Endometriosis – And How You Can Help
Do you know why some people are feeling left out of period positivity and contraception talk? Endometriosis is one big reason – it’s terrifyingly common, and here’s what you need to know about it.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean When a Boy Says He Loves You?
It all seems so simple. Just a boy telling you he loves you, right? But if it’s your first time hearing those words, it can be complicated. Take it from Edwin Bodney, this brilliant poet who tells it like it is about first love, longing, and what words really mean. He bravely shares the lessons he’s learned — and his last line is a heartbreaker.
Read MoreThis Comedian Came Up With Hilarious Diagnoses for Oppressive Behavior
Have you noticed that the difference between illness and wellness sometimes depends on who’s experiencing the symptoms and who’s doing the diagnosis? This comedian takes us through the timeless connection between racism and science and turns white supremacy on its head by offering terms for some of the oppressive actions we come across every day.
Read MoreAsian, Happily Fat, and Genderqueer: Being an Artist at These Intersections
“No one in this world is just one thing.” Race, body, gender – how do these identities affect your life? Performer Hye Yun Park has a great answer.
Read MoreSh*t People Tweet About Asians in the Media
Seriously, what makes people think it’s okay to say these things? And what can we learn from this?
Read More5 Tips to Help You Find the Right Therapist for You
How do you know if a therapist you’re seeing is right for you? This guide has some signs to look out for to help you find the healing support you deserve.
Read MoreWhy Don’t People March for Black Women? This Woman Explains What We’re Missing
“No one showed up to march for Rekia Boyd.” Conversations about anti-black police violence tend to focus on men. Slam champion Porsha Olayiwola shares why we must stand up for black women and #SayHerName.
Read More5 Practical Tips to Help You Through Dissociation
Do you experience dissociation? It can feel like you’re detached from your surroundings – and these are some techniques that might help.
Read MoreToxic Injustice: How Chemicals Harm Reproductive Health in Communities of Color
Exposure to toxic chemicals has contributed to reproductive health decline in the US. Almost everyone has some level of toxic chemicals in their bodies, but the impact and burden is certainly not shared equally. Low-income women, who are disproportionately women of color, shoulder far more than their fair share. The reality is that we need chemical policy reform to protect all people.
Read More6 Ways to Confront a Bigot
What do you do if someone says a bigoted comment? Don’t be complacent – check out these tips to help prep you for this moment.
Read MoreAthletic Inspiration Porn Is No Excuse to Shame Me for My Disability
“What’s your excuse?” Have you encountered “inspirational” memes of disabled athletes? There are many different types of disability, and here’s how those memes are spreading some harmful misconceptions.
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