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Let’s get real about “online debates” – what are they really good for? This comic has some much better ideas.

There’s been a lot of awesome victories for LGBTQ people in 2014! From protection against workplace discrimination, famous people coming out, to trans women of color changing the world, this video of Camille Beredjick of GayWrites provides an awesome list of how more and more people are talking about and taking action to support LGBTQ rights.

The idea that intimate partner violence occurs in lesbian relationships may seem ridiculous. But this belief isn’t only false; it’s damaging. It can prevent lesbians from seeking help when they are in an abusive relationship. After all, who’s going to believe them? Here are four myths about IPV in lesbian relationships that can prevent women from seeking help.

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Check out these ways that men often react to being accused of rape – and how society accepts their excuses. What would you add to the list?

You probably know the trope of the trans person who hates their body. If you’re defining trans experiences this way, here’s how you may be missing the point.

If you’re giving out advice to “just go to therapy,” you might be making one of these harmful assumptions.

The ideas around social capital and popularity often run alongside privilege and desirability politics. Previously, I wasn’t aware of these terms. But after a few, let’s say, “discussions” with other organizers, I’m was made aware of the ways social capital can create hierarchies in organizing spaces. These conversations led to a few things: Some folks…

It can be scary to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) – and the stigma sure doesn’t help. Find some hope with these encouraging reminders.

With the passage of the new year, most consider the holiday season to be officially over. Almost overnight, we turn our focus to self-improvement. Holidays can be a stressful time for many. The resulting strain can leave you feeling exhausted and resistant to starting your next chapter. If you’re feeling holiday burnout, here are some self-care tips for the new year.

If you’ve attempted suicide, you might be dealing with a lot of pain and stigma. You deserve these loving reminders – so keep them close.

“The mainstream idea of ‘justice’ after rape in our society is ridiculously limited.” Here’s how apologies could help expand our idea of justice for survivors.

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What’s your opinion on selfies? Check out this author’s insights on how people with mental illness, disability, and neurodivergence can use them for self-care, and you might get a whole new outlook.

More than ever, the millenial generation has eagerly embraced the “sad chic” mentality. We worship existentialism as long as it has shiny packaging, with pretty people saying poetic things. Soft grunge basically transforms taboo emotions into an aesthetic. This appropriation of mental illness is troubling, and this is where the commodification and idolization of soft grunge becomes a problem.

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Figuring how to tell your parents you’re polyamorous can be tricky, but for many polyamorous people, it’s an important step. If you’re considering this step, here are some helpful things to keep in mind.

Every time I speak up and share people reach out to me; they let me know that they feel empowered to share their own story.

The burdens of climate change disproportionately impact women from low-income communities, particularly in the Global South and Indigenous communities.

Is social anxiety getting in the way of trying to enjoy your life? This comic has some great coping strategies that might be useful. Do you have any more tips to add?

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Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? We’re guilty of a lot of them, too – and we’re really glad for these smart insights on them.

Ever heard that the wage gap between men’s and women’s pay is a myth? Marina Watanabe’s got the facts to answer to that.

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What have you heard about transexual people living in “stealth?” Misconceptions about “passing” are common among everyone – including cis and straight folks, LGBQIA+ people, and other trans people. These false ideas undermine the very valid reasons why transexuals make their own choices about how they show up in the world. Here’s an article to help us get it right.