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5 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Women Who Don’t Want Children
The belief that women can’t be complete without children lingers and leads to some pretty ignorant statements. Here are some we shouldn’t be saying.
Read More4 Rules for Talking to Tattooed People Without Disrespecting Our Boundaries
Since when does ink on someone’s skin turn their body into public property? Here are four things this author wishes people would remember when they see her tattoos.
Read MoreWe Need to Stop Making Assumptions About Why Women Wear Make-Up — Here’s Why
I still, on occasion, wear make-up. But what is the rationale behind the choice? I still question myself about it, mainly to minimize any risk of my falling into the trap of presenting versus being present. What is your make-up motive? Is the choice to wear make-up yet another trap that women fall prey to when battling between who they are expected to be, and who they authentically are?
Read MoreWhy Coming Out Isn’t For Everyone
In her coming out speech, Ellen Page confessed that she felt as though she was “lying by omission” in her failure to explicitly confirm her sexuality. The HRC posted a headline congratulating Page on her decision to “live authentically.” “Lying,” “omission,” and “authentically” all strongly connote deception. And that just doesn’t sit well with me.
Read More5 Reasons Why Menstruation Is Awesome (Despite What We’re Told)
Menstruation. That dirty little secret that half the population is expected to keep. That shameful reality that we take extreme measures to avoid. It’s completely reasonable that one might not enjoy a period. But those are not reasons to be shamed for having a body that bleeds. We need to reclaim this experience and find power in the blood that unites us!
Read MoreStreet Harassment Is an LGBTQIA+ Issue, Too
We talk a lot about street harassment as an issue affecting women. But there’s another group that is disproportionately targeted for this kind of violence, only we don’t talk about them nearly as much. Here to fix that is Kat Lazo. Watch Kat take to the streets of NYC and discuss street harassment and other forms of violence with members of the queer community.
Read MoreHow to Unlearn Internalized Oppression When Stereotypes Are Getting to You
How are people like you portrayed in the media? Kat Blaque answers a queer woman struggling with stereotypes, and her advice can help anyone dealing with internalized oppression.
Read MoreThe Israeli Occupation of Palestine 101: An Animated Introduction
“What would happen if you build a refuge for a persecuted people in a place where another people already lived?” If you’re not familiar with the reality behind Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine, you’re not alone. This video by Jewish Voice for Peace explains some of the key points behind the occupation so we can move toward greater peace and justice for both Palestinian and Jewish communities worldwide.
Read More5 Ways the Word “Strong” is Used Against Black Women
Yes, black women have strength. But time and time again, the word “strong” has been used to dehumanize black women, to trivialize their pain, to create an impossible standard for young black girls to strive towards. For black women, taking that strength back means calling out the ways in which their strength is used against them.
Read More7 Phrases You May Not Think Are Fat Shaming – But Definitely Are
“You’re wearing that? You’re so brave!” It’s possible to fat shame someone without meaning to – so look out for these sneaky phrases that can cause more harm than good.
Read More5 Myths You May Believe About ADHD (And the Facts That Prove Them Wrong)
Do you know what it’s like to have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? These myths are so common that what you think you know about ADD might be far from the truth.
Read MoreA New Masculinity: Why I Need Feminism as a Man
I want to see a masculinity where love, power with, and compassion replace dominance, power over, and violence — a masculinity where some of those good messages I learned from the men in my life endure while leaving behind the destructive things that hurt me and so many other male-identified people. In short, we need a new way to understand ourselves as men.
Read MoreIt’s Not All Glitter and Rainbows: 6 Harmful Myths About Coming Out
Perpetuating this mainstream coming-out narrative can bring a lot of problems, especially for people who don’t have mainstream privileges. It even hurts people who do. We need to broaden our focus towards resisting the system-wide oppression we all face – and breaking free of a problematic narrative. So let’s unpack some of the harmful myths of this mainstream narrative.
Read More9 Ways to Be Accountable When You’ve Been Abusive
It can be hard to admit, but abusers are in our communities – they’re not just “monsters in the night.” If you’ve caused pain, this guide can help bring accountability and healing.
Read More3 Reasons Queer Asians Can’t Discard Their Families – And Why They Don’t Have to
Tired of the same old movie about a gay white kid overcoming their family’s disapproval? If you’re queer and Asian, you’ll appreciate this author’s take on how those narratives don’t fit your needs.
Read MorePracticing Feminism for Father’s Day
How can we make feminist commitments this Father’s Day? This list of ideas ranges from the civic to the personal, the playful to the political, but each suggestion is geared so that feminism is at the heart of our families. Join us in making a commitment to take at least one action against patriarchy and misogyny in real life. Let us evolve fatherhood together.
Read More7 Myths About Women and Masturbation It’s Time to Unlearn Right Now
“You masturbate?” We’re taught that women’s sexuality only exists for other people – and if you believe any of these masturbation myths, you might be falling for that lie.
Read MoreMental Illness and Sexism: What Calling Women ‘Crazy’ Actually Does
Think about the last time you called someone crazy (to their face or behind their back). What message were you trying to send? I’m sure it wasn’t a positive one. Was the “crazy” person a woman? I wouldn’t be shocked. It would be hypocritical of me to shame you for it, because we’ve all done it. That’s why it’s important that we discuss it now.
Read More7 Reasons to Support Midwives in the Age of Trump
“The way we are born affects us for the rest of our lives.” Do you know how homebirths help us resist oppression? These answers show the importance of supporting midwives.
Read MoreHow Transphobia in the LGBTQIA+ Community Tarnishes Our History
Do you know who threw the first punch at Stonewall? Do you know when the movement changed from “liberation” to “pride,” and why? If you care about justice for LGBTQIA+ communities, you have to know this history. Don’t miss these crucial lessons from Laverne Cox on why we must fight transphobia and end patriarchy, racism, and classism in the LGBTQIA+ community.
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