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Why It Can Be Hard to Report ‘Harmless Flirting’ – And Why It’s Still a Valid Option
The way this guy tried to pursue her was appalling – but she wasn’t sure about reporting him, for reasons lots of us can relate to. Here’s what this says about sexual harassment.
Read More6 Strategies Every Feminist Needs for Effective, Change-Making Dialogue
Ever had one of those frustrating conversations when someone just didn’t “get it” about an issue you care about?
Read More6 Ways to Help Support Queer Women’s Media
Queer women’s media is crucial, and it can’t exist without support. So here are some ways that you can help queer women’s media thrive.
Read MoreThe Feminist Guide to Flirting Respectfully with Latina Women
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.
Read MoreAgainst Patriarchy: 20 Tools for Men to Further Feminist Revolution
For all of us who are men who believe in social justice, who want healthy and beautiful lives for our loved ones, and who are working for positive change in the world, let us commit or re-commit to making feminism central in our lives, values, and actions. It is time for men in the millions to take courageous action in our society to further feminist revolution.
Read MoreWas Blind, But Now I See
In recent years, it has become apparent to me that I have traveled through my life with blinders on. This restriction limited the chance of my challenging societal norms associated with my biological sex and seeing them for what they are, ideas and judgments created long ago by a few members of a patriarchal society whose sole purpose and desire was and is to keep women in a subservient role.
Read MoreWhy We Need More Women in the Construction Industry
Construction jobs are a desirable career choice for many. However, while sex discrimination is illegal, many construction sites have anti-women attitudes, making construction jobs less desirable and more torturous for women. I know because it happened to me. And we need to increase the number of women in the construction industry so that this doesn’t happen.
Read MoreAre You Called ‘Whipped’ or Committed? Our Sexist Double Standards For Dating
Have you had to deal with our society’s double standards when it comes to commitment in relationships? This comic reveals how these standards relate to toxic gender roles.
Read MoreShould Men Call Themselves ‘Pro-Feminist’ Instead of ‘Feminist’?
Do you know why some people are saying men shouldn’t call themselves feminists? Drop in on this convo for perspective on the different opinions.
Read MoreHow Misogyny Impacts Lesbians
Some people seem to think that lesbians aren’t as subjected to misogyny as straight women are–and that’s just not true. All women are turned into sexual objects–even lesbians. Here to set the record straight about how misogyny affects lesbians is Arielle Scarcella. Watch her explain a few of the ways lesbian women are objectified, oppressed, and marginalized.
Read MoreI’m Trans, But I’m Not…
These trans folks are speaking for themselves about who they are. And their lives are not like most people think.
Read More10 Honest Thoughts on Being Loved By a Skinny Boy
Walking through the world as a fat woman has its own challenges. But when you’re a fat woman who’s dating someone with a thin, more socially acceptable body — someone people don’t think you deserve — well, that’s something else. Watch Rachel Wiley express some of the honest thoughts and anxieties that come with being loved by a skinny boy in this spoken word performance.
Read More22 Examples of Thin Privilege
If you’ve been a “normal” (read: thin) size your whole life, you may never have thought of the benefits of being thin. Here are 22 to get you started.
Read MoreWhat They Really Mean When They Say They’re Not Voting
Do you judge people for not voting? You might be surprised to find that some reasons for sitting out of elections are not as simple as you think.
Read MoreThe Harsh Cycle Shutting Trans Actors Out of Movies and TV
Why aren’t there more transgender actors in movies and on TV? It has a lot to do with the damaging cycle that this comic reveals.
Read MoreWhy Anti-Trans ‘Bathroom Bills’ Are Bullsh*t
Despite all the fear-mongering from anti-transgender politicians, the bathroom laws they’re trying to pass are the real danger. Here’s why.
Read MoreHow Stereotypes About What Queer Women Look Like Erases Femmes
Short hair, bow ties, flannel — the norm is that queer women present more masculine. And while that is a perfectly valid form of expression, the normalization of this image can lead to the erasure of queer women who don’t present this way. Check out this poem by Joy Young recalling how a femme friend of hers had to fight for visibility in the queer community.
Read More‘Women-Only’ Spaces That Exclude Trans Women Lead Us Down This Awful Path
What have you heard about excluding transgender women from so-called “women-only” spaces? People have different ideas about why cis-women-only spaces are necessary, but their ideas come from assumptions and misunderstandings about how power and privilege work. This comic shows how excluding trans women is not okay, and why it’s transphobic to do so.
Read MoreThe Fault in Our Left: 4 Ways to Tell if Your Politics are Truly Progressive
Progressive. Liberal. Human rights. Social justice. There are many words used to describe one’s drive to better the world. However, many of these political identities are missing some other words that are vital to political discourse if change is truly the goal. Here are few key phrases to keep in mind when reflecting back onto your own politics.
Read MoreMy 5 Biggest Fears About Surrogacy (And How I Overcame Them)
When my partner Drew and I decided to have a baby, we initially didn’t even consider surrogacy. We eventually realized that, no matter which path we chose, the road ahead would be bumpy. That’s when we gave surrogacy a more serious look, and we found that the fears that scared us away from it were all unfounded. Here’s what we were afraid of, and what we learned.
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