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5 Troubling Facts About Male Rape Survivors
“1. It happens more often than you might think.” Cristen Conger is sharing new research that reveals how society fails men who are survivors of rape. Nobody deserves this – here’s what needs to change.
Read More9 Lies People Tell You When You Come Out as Bisexual – And How to Heal From Them
“Pick a side,” “You’re confused” – if you haven’t come across these biphobic messages yet, you probably will. Here’s why they’re all wrong about you – with the affirming truth of what it means to be bisexual.
Read MoreHow the Trigger Warning Debate Exposes Our F*cked Up Views on Mental Illness
Do you agree with the University of Chicago dean about trigger warnings? These attitudes reveal that we need urgent changes in our approach to mental health.
Read More10 Ways to Help Your Bisexual Friends Fight Invisibility and Erasure
For Bisexual Visibility Day, find out how to support your bi+ friends with these practical tips – and learn why visibility is so crucial.
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 More7 Reasons Why White People Should Not Wear Black Hairstyles
Wondering what the big deal is about white people wearing traditionally black hairstyles? Read this and you’ll know why it’s not “just hair.”
Read MoreThis Is Exactly Why We Need the Leadership of Trans Women of Color
Are you impacted by or wanting do something about the life-threatening conditions working against transgender women of color? Then you need Lourdes Ashley Hunter’s voice in your life. Here, she celebrates Black and Brown trans and gender non-conforming identities and lives, and shares what we all need to know about how structural oppression is linked to violence.
Read More6 Ways to Make Room for Mistakes in Activism – And Still Hold Each Other Accountable
Is it possible to make more room for mistakes in activism without letting people off the hook for causing harm? Here are some strategies you can try to support growth in our movements.
Read More5 Ways You Can Be an Activist Without Hitting the Streets
So far, resistance to Trump has involved a whole lot of marching – but that’s not the only way to make a difference. Check out these other options for your activism.
Read More8 Lessons That Show How Emotional Labor Defines Women’s Lives
Are you expected to give emotional labor in these ways? This author has poignantly captured the impact of this pressure on women and other people society labels “feminine.”
Read More7 Types of Serious Abuse We Don’t Take Seriously
Why are some forms of abuse seen as more acceptable to joke about than others? Here are seven examples that show what we miss when we take some forms of abuse less seriously.
Read More130+ Examples Of Cis Privilege in All Areas of Life For You To Reflect On and Address
“How do I have ‘cisgender’ privilege? I’m just normal. How is that a privilege?” This common attitude is how privilege can exist without being questioned. So here’s a list of privilege for people who aren’t trans so we can work together to help our society become more inclusive.
Read MoreWe’re Failing at Talking About Sexual Assault in the US If We Ignore Native Women
Trump’s campaign kicked off a big conversation on sexual assault. But where’s the concern for Native women – who suffer the highest rates of sexual violence?
Read More10 Anti-Feminist Trolls You’ll Meet on the Internet – And What They’re Really Saying
“Typical feminist – you can’t handle debate.” As a feminist on the internet, you’ve probably encountered these troll comments. This author’s funny translations show just how predictable they are.
Read MoreLooking for Proof of Male Privilege in Your Daily Life? Here Are 7 Undeniable Examples
Straight from the mouth of a guy who gets it. People still try to deny the existence of male privilege, but these examples show that it’s very real – and quite influential.
Read More5 Ways ‘Asian Woman Fetishes’ Put Asian Women in Serious Danger
If you’ve ever wondered what the “big deal” is about racist fetishes, this horrifying information about the objectification of East Asian women will show you exactly why they’re a problem.
Read More12 Personal Rights Women Have in Intimate Relationships
This author was taught to always put others’ needs first. Everyone deserves these things in a relationship, and if you’re a woman, you can probably use these reminders.
Read MoreWays to Prevent Sexual Violence
Here’s a lesson for any cause: If we don’t get to the root of the issue, all we’re doing is pulling some individuals to safety while losing others. In combatting sexual violence, we must work to help survivors heal, seek justice, and find the new normal in their life, but that cannot be our only work. We must prevent sexual violence before it happens. But how do we do that? What does it look like?
Read MoreHow to Introduce Your Partner to Feminism
I didn’t identify as a feminist when I first met my partner seven years ago. But as I became more comfortable identifying as a feminist, I began to feel wary about coming out as a feminist to one of the closest people in my life – my partner. Feminism likely changed your perception of the world and yourself, so share your new perspective. Feminism is a conversation. Don’t be afraid to start one.
Read MoreHow I Survived Domestic Violence
People who don’t know I’m a survivor of domestic violence may be shocked. I’m a strong, loud-mouthed woman and a proud feminist. How could this happen to me? And yet to my horror, it did. Domestic violence can strike any of us. If you are being abused by your intimate partner, remember that you deserve better. You deserve love and respect. We all do. (Trigger Warning)
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