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Your Guide On How to Support Black People After Incidents of Police Violence
“#1. Don’t Demand We Share Our Thoughts On Every Black Murder.” It can be hard to know how to support black folks right now – but this guide is a start.
Read MoreHere Are 20 Examples of Cissexism That We’ve Probably All Committed at Some Point
Are you part of the problem of erasing trans identities? These examples are super common – but once you recognize them in your behavior, you can make a change.
Read More8 Steps Toward Building Indispensability (Instead of Disposability) Culture
In social justice communities and in call-out culture, we often treat people like they’re disposable when they mess up. What if we tried this instead?
Read More5 Myths About Love, Sex, and Relationships That Stop Us From Accepting Polyamory
The more questions this author gets about polyamory, the more she’s realized that society tells us a lot of heteronormative lies about love – and polyamorous folks aren’t the only ones who get mistreated as a result. Here’s the affirming truth.
Read More5 Self Care Tips for Activists — ‘Cause Being Woke Shouldn’t Mean Your Spirit’s Broke
Constant stress will wear you out – but it’s hard to avoid when you’re politically conscious. If you tend to do social justice work all day, every day, here are some self care suggestions just for you.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Domestic Violence in the Trans Community
Domestic violence is about power. When one’s trans identity challenges conventional gender definitions, its boundaries, and its performances, DV survivors can often feel disempowered. And because it is happening in trans* communities, we need to talk about it and what you can do to help. With the right knowledge and tools, you can help facilitate recovery.
Read MoreHow Calling This Revolutionary Woman ‘Beautiful on the Inside’ Misses the Point
Understand revolution like Nomy Lamm does, and you’ll understand your own strength. Learn from Nomy’s honest article about fat oppression, disability, and punk. This is what everyone should know about how the media and mainstream feminism get it wrong when it comes to fatphobia – and how we can make it better in our everyday lives as we deconstruct hateful myths.
Read More5 Alarming Ways That Climate Change Is Racist
Do you know about the impact of environmental racism? Climate change is affecting vulnerable communities, and it’s time to do something about it.
Read MoreCan DNA Analysis Really Tell Us Who We Are? 3 Questions to Help You Find Out
Ever wondered if analyzing your DNA could help you understand your identity? This author gave it a try, and she’s passing on the info that might help you, too.
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 More10 Small Steps You Can Take Today to Start Creating a Pro-Black Latinx Culture
This author’s history of denying their Blackness really shows how internalized racism can show up in Latinx communities. Taking these actions can help make a change.
Read MoreThe White Feminism of the Women’s March Is Still on My Mind
Originally published on Medium and republished here with permission. More than two months after the January 21 Women’s March on Washington, I’m as ready as I’ll ever be to unpack my thoughts on the ripple effect of the march. And, although there is a litany of elucidating articles and posts on social media written on…
Read More5 Ways People Excuse Police Violence Against Black Youth – And What They’re Missing
“The police were just doing their job!” If you’ve had any of these five thoughts after the assault at Spring Valley High or these other awful incidents, here’s why blaming Black youth is so terribly misguided.
Read MoreYes, People of Color Can Practice Cultural Appropriation – Here Are 3 Ways How
You’ve probably heard examples of white folks appropriating culture from people of color – but what about when people of color do it to each other? Here’s some important context to consider.
Read More3 Ways the Sexist ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ Trope Can Show Up in Polyamory
Do you know about the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope? When this sexist idea shows up in polyamorous relationships, the result can be toxic, and here’s how.
Read More3 Damn Good Reasons for Your Family to Break Up with School
Has traditional schooling failed your children in any of these ways? There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but this article has some options that might help.
Read MoreAnti-Feminists: Stop Using Tragedies to Say Feminists ‘Don’t Care About Important Issues’
Wondering why feminists “don’t care” about men or anything other than first world problems? This author’s heard it all. So before you complain that this is why you hate feminism, we need to talk.
Read More7 Lessons on Why Homelessness Needs Our Urgent Attention
This author participates in an important effort that not many people know about – but everyone needs to know what it teaches him about homelessness.
Read MoreWhy a Conversation On Race Is a Horrible Goal – And What We Need Instead
Do you view “a conversation on race” as a good goal? This author’s pointing out the difference between having the choice to talk about race and facing racism constantly – and this shows why we need more than a conversation.
Read More8 Reasons Why the Policing of Parents Who Nurse in Public Is Street Harassment
“If you’re doing anti-street harassment work and you’re not actively advocating for the rights of parents to nurse in public, then your work is incomplete” – and this author wants you to understand exactly why.
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