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What Smiling in Public Means When You’re Targeted by Street Harassment
Street harassment, and the expectation that women exist to be objectified, can make one little smile into a much bigger deal. Can you relate?
Read MoreCalling an End to ‘Political Correctness’ Just Won’t Work – Here’s Why
How do you feel about the debate over “political correctness?” Some say that “being PC” is about stifling free speech – but this fun comic really puts things in perspective to show how wrong they are.
Read MoreHow Non-Christians Know There’s No War on Christmas
This time of year sparks debates about the ‘War on Christmas’ – a supposed attempt to keep Christians from celebrating their holiday. This comic flips the script to show what’s really going on.
Read MoreHaving Acne Isn’t Bad – But Here’s Why Judging People for It Is
Were you taught the acne myth this author heard when she was young? It’s the reason so many of us give unsolicited advice about clearing up or covering up acne, and this comic shows why it needs to change.
Read MoreDo These People ‘Look Healthy’ to You? Here’s Why It Sucks to Judge Health by Appearance
Ever thought about how the phrase “at least your have your health” feels for someone with an invisible illness? This smart comic breaks it down to give you a much more supportive outlook on what health really means.
Read MoreWhat Columbus Day Is Actually About – In His Own Horrifying Words
Happy Columbus Day? Once you read what our nation’s European colonizers had to say, you’ll want to say Happy International Day of Solidarity with Indigenous People instead.
Read MoreThis Is the Perfect Illustration of Why Microaggressions Hurt
“Grow thicker skin!” Microaggressions are small forms of discrimination – which may make you wonder if you or other people are just being too sensitive when microaggressions hurt. This comic puts that theory to rest.
Read More6 Alarming Ways Facebook’s ‘Real’ Name Policy Puts Its Users at Risk
Do you know why so many people don’t like Facebook’s “real” name policy? Once you read about these problems and who they harm, you’ll feel uncomfortable with it, too.
Read MoreDon’t Think Racist Football Team Names Are a Problem? Try These Names on For Size
Ever felt like people should “lighten up” about racist mascots? Defending those mascots might make sense to you – until you find out what happens when the same defense is applied to these other team names.
Read MoreWhen White Feminists Respond to Anti-Racism Like Men Respond to Feminism
“I don’t see color,” “All lives matter,” “Why do you have to make it about race?” Some of the responses we get to anti-racism sound awfully familiar – have you noticed these parallels?
Read MoreWhy What Women Choose to Wear on Their Feet Is None of Your Business
They’re just shoes – but these judgments reveal a lot about society’s attitudes about women. Can you relate to any of these people?
Read MoreHere’s a Friendly Uterus to Bust the Menstruation Myths Getting You Down
Have you gotten conflicting info about periods? We thought we knew it all, but this adorable comic surprised us. And it has a really good lesson about your relationship with your body.
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I’ve Been Raped?
Have you come across any confusing ideas about what ‘counts’ as rape? This guide clears up so many common questions – here’s what everyone needs to know about what rape means.
Read MoreThis Comic Nails What It’s Like to Live With Mental Illness – And It’s Not Like Most People Think
If you’ve ever called an organized friend “OCD” or a pushy boss a “psycho,” you need to check out this brutally honest comic that can help a lot of struggling people.
Read MoreKnow Someone with Food Allergies? Here Are 6 Things to Avoid Saying to Them
It might not seem like a big deal to say these things – but you should really find out what it’s like for a person with food allergies.
Read MoreWhat If We Treated All Consent Like Society Treats Sexual Consent?
Life would be awful if people actually did these things – so why do people do it when it comes to rape?
Read MoreA Smile Isn’t an Invitation for Harassment – So Could You Stop, Please?
Women smile for a lot of reasons. So why is it that harassers always want to make it about them?
Read MoreThis Is Why It Hurts When You Say These Things to People with Chronic Pain (And Some Ideas on How to Support Instead)
These innocent assumptions can do a lot of damage. Are any of them assumptions you’ve made?
Read MoreWhat Would Happen If We Treated Male Politicians Like We Treat Female Politicians?
We laughed, and then we wondered: What does this say about how we understand leadership?
Read MoreHow Society Polices Women’s Clothing (No Matter What We Wear)
Women’s clothing choices are constantly under attack; this comic shows how. Can you relate?
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