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5 Ways Your Attitude About Parenting Might Be Classist
You just want “what’s best” for kids – but are you being unintentionally classist towards parents who aren’t wealthy? Here’s how you can tell.
Read More4 Ways to Make Your Period-Positivity More Inclusive
You might know how great period-positivity can be – debunking harmful myths about menstruation is important. But do you know who period-positivity tends to exclude? Here’s how to include more people who need it.
Read More10 Things Sex Positivity Is Not
#2: “Thinking everyone should like sex.” You might think these things are sex-positive, but find out what it means to assume they’re great for everyone.
Read MoreIs It Your Responsibility to Educate a Person You’re Dating On Race and Racism?
Ever had a partner who just didn’t “get it” when the topic of race comes up? Here are some common scenarios you might come across – and how to deal.
Read More6 Amazing Acts of Resistance You Weren’t Taught About in US History Class
Do you know who you can thank for ethnic studies classes? Or about Native Hawaiian resistance? Find out what we can learn from these for our activism today.
Read MoreDear Fellow White People: Loving Hip Hop Doesn’t Make You (or Me) Anti-Racist
Are you a conscious consumer or one who contributes to the erasure of the reality of Black lives? Here are some concrete steps to being the former.
Read More‘Should I Report My Rape?’ 5 Questions to Help You Decide
It’s not as easy as some people think to decide if you should report your rape – so we understand if you’re struggling with it. Asking yourself these questions can help.
Read More10 Things I Wished I’d Known When I Started My Transition
Exactly two years ago, I sat apprehensively in the reception area of the public health clinic, waiting for my name to be called. I remember looking around the room at the other trans girls sitting nearby. I couldn’t wait to be just like them. Two years and 4,860 pills later, I now realize how little I actually understood back then. Today, I’d like to share ten lessons that I wish I had known.
Read MoreHow to Figure Out What Your Boundaries Are
You may have read about the importance of setting boundaries – but what if you don’t know what your boundaries are? These steps can help you find out.
Read MoreWhat’s So Feminist About Yoga? Here Are 4 Amazing Connections
If you’re thinking of the mainstream Western yoga industry, you might think that yoga is not feminist. Here’s an approach that shows the two go hand-in-hand.
Read More5 Things I’m Ashamed to Admit as a Suicide Attempt Survivor
“I’m angry that I can’t just ‘get over it.’” How can we shift support for suicide attempt survivors so they don’t have to feel these kinds of shame?
Read MoreWant to Better Support LGBTQIA+ and Male Survivors of IPV? Here’s Why We Need More (Not Less!) Gender Analysis
Think a gender-less approach to IPV work is best? Think again. That actually hurts survivors. Here’s how.
Read More7 Things to Stop Saying to Pregnant People
When someone is pregnant, their body is often viewed as public property. As a result, many people feel free to make wildly inappropriate comments about everything, from their appearance to their lifestyle choices to their medical decisions. But pregnancy doesn’t negate autonomy! So here are seven examples of common comments and questions that we need to stop saying.
Read More5 Ways That Being Against Sexism Doesn’t Mean You Hate Men
When women express discomfort with sexism, men in particular jump to the conclusion that they must be man haters to make such a fuss. This seems to be the primary deterrent preventing women from speaking out against sexism. But here’s the thing: Being against sexism is not the same thing as being against men. Let’s debunk five myths about this misconception.
Read MorePrivilege 101: A Quick and Dirty Guide
“Privilege” is a word you’ll hear often in social justice spaces, both offline and online. Some people understand the concept easily. Others – and I was like this – find the concept confusing and need a little more help. If you’re willing to learn about privilege, but you don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place! Here are the basics.
Read More5 Microaggressions Secular People Often Hear – And Why They’re Wrong
“What stops you from doing immoral things?” As an atheist, this author has heard some hurtful comments – even from people with good intentions. Here’s what to avoid.
Read More5 Ways to Deal with Misguided (But Well-Intentioned) Allies
It’s not that the misguided ally is a bad person. We know they don’t want to hurt us. But they do. And until misguided allies learn the error in their ways, the true work of activism and allyship cannot be done. Fortunately, there are a few activist communication hacks for dealing with the misguided allies we’ll all inevitably encounter. Read on for five.
Read More5 Signs That I’m Struggling with Internalized Racism
How can you recognize internalized racism – and what do you do when it’s making you feel bad about yourself? These tips for healing can help.
Read MoreI’m Autistic. Here Are 5 Ways You Can Support Me at Work.
Employers should want their workplaces to be inclusive and adaptive. Research shows that autistic employees are an asset, and beyond that, we’re also people and we should be treated with respect and empathy.
Read MoreHere’s Why We Need Restorative Justice As an Option for Dealing with Abuse
“#1: The current system isn’t working.” What does it take to change abusive behavior? Restorative justice is an alternative to the criminal justice system, and here’s how it can help.
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