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8 Warning Signs Your Partner is Actually Really Sexist
You might be used to encountering sexism on a daily basis without really noticing – but if these sound familiar for your relationship, you deserve to have something done about it.
Read MoreHow Being a Stay-at-Home Dad Made Me Embrace My Inner Feminist
When this author’s son was born, it made sense that he would stay home with him while his wife returned to her job. Besides, he wanted to be there as closely as he could to experience life with the baby. It didn’t even occur to him that this decision had a political element – but of course it did. Read about how watching his son grow had him reevaluating his feminism.
Read MoreWhy Saying ‘It’s My Choice’ Doesn’t Necessarily Make Your Choice Feminist
It’s a common refrain. But is every choice we make inherently feminist – or are we influenced by misogyny? Check out this smart perspective and tell us what you think.
Read MoreHow To Compliment Women Without Objectifying Them
There’s a right way and a wrong way to let someone know that you find them attractive. These tips will help you do it the right way.
Read MoreWorried Your Partner Is Emotionally Abusive? Check Out These 7 Warning Signs
There’s a misconception that abusive partners always use physical violence, which can make it hard to tell if your partner’s abusive. This comic can help you figure out what’s happening and what to do next.
Read More3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Out Someone’s Rapist Without Their Permission
Do you think naming someone’s rapist can help support a survivor or hold their rapist accountable? These are really good reasons to make sure you have permission first.
Read MoreDon’t Tell Me To Just Get Over It
People usually tell me to “get over it” when I’m being vulnerable, insecure, or afraid. They think you shouldn’t bother or aren’t interested in your feelings. “Get over it” is a cruel phrase. It means, “Not only do I not care about how you feel, if you were smarter, you wouldn’t care either.”
Read MoreWhy I Call Her My ‘Partner’ and Not My ‘Girlfriend’
She is my partner. She is not my girlfriend. Choosing to use the word “partner” is somewhat political, but it is also very personal. I choose to use “partner” to not only indicate to society that I desire equality in my relationship, but more importantly, to indicate to my partner that, above all else, I unconditionally respect her as a completely autonomous and equal companion.
Read MoreLaverne Cox Explains the Intersection of Transphobia, Racism, and Misogyny (And What to Do About It)
Transgender women of color are the most targeted victims of violence in the LGBTQIA+ community. This is a feminist issue that cannot be ignored. Why are these women so disproportionately targeted? Watch Laverne Cox explain the unique context behind being a Black transgender woman in the United States and propose a solution for this injustice.
Read MoreHow Stigma Against Queer Men’s Bodies Puts Us at Risk for Addiction, Violence, and Other Dangers
“From that day forward, I viewed my physical attraction to men as dangerous.” Physical intimacy between men is still marked as dirty and repulsive. Here’s the impact, including drug abuse and poor health – and how we can do better.
Read More7 Types of Serious Abuse We Don’t Take Seriously
Why are some forms of abuse seen as more acceptable to joke about than others? Here are seven examples that show what we miss when we take some forms of abuse less seriously.
Read MoreTransnational Feminism: Why Feminist Activism Needs to Think Globally
Have you ever had trouble finding the group within feminism that feels right for you? Most of us have multi-faceted identities, so as one uniform movement western feminism leaves many of us out. It’s time to learn about transnational feminism – what it is and what we can accomplish with it. Find out why we have to think globally to end systemic oppression.
Read MoreI Let Him Pay for Dinner – Am I a Bad Feminist?
What’s the difference between liking sexist chivalry and enjoying being treated kindly? You don’t have to turn in your feminist card, but here’s how to tell if it’s harmful or not.
Read MoreHow Queerness Erased Bisexuality
I remained more invisible than I realized under a giant queer umbrella that I thought conveyed my truth, not realizing the extent to which no one could see it.
Read MoreTop 10 Myths About Transgender People
Nearly one million adults in the US identify as transgender. And yet, most people know almost nothing about them. Why do we know so little about transgender people? Because they are systematically silenced on a daily basis. We don’t know them because, frankly, we don’t see them. So let’s confront some of the most common myths about transgender people and change our ways of thinking about them.
Read MoreTop 10 Myths About Transgender People
Nearly one million adults in the US identify as transgender. And yet, most people know almost nothing about them. Why do we know so little about transgender people? Because they are systematically silenced on a daily basis. We don’t know them because, frankly, we don’t see them. So let’s confront some of the most common myths about transgender people and change our ways of thinking about them.
Read MoreHow the History of Pubic Hair Removal Exposes Society’s Illusions About Your Body
Magazines have declared that pubic hair is “back.” But do you know where messages about your pubic hair really started – and how they affect you today?
Read MoreNo, The Existence of Trans People Doesn’t Validate Gender Essentialism
Allyship with trans people is a core component to intersectional feminism. Yet there is still one question that consistently comes up: “Don’t trans people validate that men and women must exist within certain societal roles? Doesn’t it perpetuate gender essentialism?” Not so fast. Read on to understand how supporting diverse experiences obliterates essentialism.
Read MoreThe Ones We Left Behind: On Being An Ally To Small Town Queers
This is the essential conflict of being queer in a small, conservative town – should you chose to live openly and unapologetically, you might be rejected by the very people and things you’ve spent a lifetime loving. But it is possible to inspire change and build community in your own neck of the woods. The world needs people who stay and I want you to know that this flighty gay is here for you.
Read More3 Ways to Prioritize Self-Care While Resisting Dehumanization – Because #BlackWellnessMatters, Too
Are you dealing with the hurt, but not the healing?
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