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I am a 28-year-old Latina feminist who lives with her formerly abusive dad. I can afford to move out but I don’t because I feel an obligation to look after my father. Everything I do is with the hope of making him proud, making him feel loved, and trying to repair whatever is broken inside of him that causes him to be abusive. I want to break so many chains and unlearn so many generations of abuse.

“Where am I supposed to pee?” Anti-trans “bathroom bills” are ridiculous – and revealing the real reason why people support them makes it so clear.

There are a lot of misconceptions about genital reconstruction. “It’s just cosmetic.” “You need therapy, not surgery.” “It’s not like it’s life or death.” And that’s just for general reconstruction conversations! There are even more specific myths about individual kinds of surgery — ie: trans men. Here are eight non-truths about trans men’s genital reconstruction!

Do bisexual people have “passing privilege” if they’re perceived as straight? You might think so, but this comic shows why that’s a harmful assumption to make.

How can you build a healthier masculinity for the new year? Challenging these damaging parts of the toxic masculinity status quo is a good start.

Trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people have not been centered in the LGBTQIA+ movement. The LGBTQIA+ movement that we witness in television, print media, and in the law is predominantly a white, gay, and masculine movement. However, when one looks behind the scenes, we witness the emotional, physical, and spiritual labor of femmes, people of…

If you’re tempted to approach a Latina woman like some of the guys in this article did, STOP! These alternatives will make things a lot less awkward for everyone.

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“You play like a girl.” This man’s story of his first and last fight says so much about our society’s ideas of violence, what makes a “real man” – and who white male bullies like Donald Trump are hurting.

Exactly two years ago, I sat apprehensively in the reception area of the public health clinic, waiting for my name to be called. I remember looking around the room at the other trans girls sitting nearby. I couldn’t wait to be just like them. Two years and 4,860 pills later, I now realize how little I actually understood back then. Today, I’d like to share ten lessons that I wish I had known.

Is your space only for binary women, or for more gender identities? This info will help you avoid exclusive language when you’re trying to be inclusive.

Assumption #1: “Black girls have thicker skins.” It’s not only stigma or insurance keeping Black girls from mental health care – these myths are too common, and you may be falling for them.

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If you’ve seen Latinas on TV, you probably know the “spicy Latina” stereotype – unfortunately, it’s often the only portrayal we get of Latinas in the media. These are the myths this stereotype is spreading.

You may be surprised by the disturbing barriers people face when they’re both trans and mentally ill. But we have to face what’s happening.

“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.

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.

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People treat this author drastically different now that she no longer identifies as a man. You might be surprised to realize how much these gendered expectations show up in your life, too.

“Identifying as intersex is a radical process.” The trauma of the medical industry’s approach to intersex people can be damaging – but here’s how this author found healing.

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“You don’t believe you could ever be that beautiful.” Do you ever feel discouraged about not “passing” as a cis woman? This author has some inspiring words on how to find self-love as a non-passing trans woman.

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We really didn’t expect some of these (which reminds us to check our assumptions). Which one surprises you most?

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These are ignored way too often – but black women experience state violence in many ways, and we’ve got to stop pushing these pressing issues to the sidelines.