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How to Apologize When You Get Called Out
How do you apologize for your behavior in a way that’s meaningful and genuine? Check out this video from Franchesca Ramsey to find out!
Read MoreHow to Support a Loved One Who Is Dealing with Depression
When someone we love is depressed, we want to spring into action and make it better. Depression is taking them away from us, and our natural reaction is to help them. But depression does not simply go away. Their depression may affect you, but it is important to understand how to help, rather than hinder, their progress. The best thing we can do is support our loved one on their healing journey.
Read MoreHere’s What Silence On Depression and Suicide is Doing to Black Communities
“I don’t have time to break down.” Can you relate to these stories of dealing with depression and suicide? Here’s what’s getting in the way of mental health support in black communities – with some ideas that can help.
Read More7 Essential Steps to Being a Good Ally
It can be hard to know how to be a good ally. Do you have more ideas to add to Hannah’s list?
Read More20+ Resources to Help You Process After the Election of Donald Trump
Many of us are reeling after last night’s election results. Whether you need to process with others or just take a moment for yourself, these resources are a place to start.
Read MoreA Heartbreaking Letter from a Muslim American to Non-Muslim Allies
“It’s not enough to laugh at Donald Trump anymore.” This is a scary time for Muslims – Islamophobic rhetoric is everywhere. Everyone needs to read Sofi Ali-Khan’s urgent message about what you can do to stand with Muslims.
Read MoreDo White-Passing People of Color Have Privilege?
Some people of color are perceived to be white – but does that mean they benefit from white privilege? It’s complicated, but Marina Watanabe’s got this answer covered.
Read MoreWorking through Feelings of Inadequacy
Maybe at some point in your life, you just felt somehow less than everybody else. The good news is that we can change our relationship to this feeling.
Read MoreEat, People
It’s the holidays, and invariably friends have started to bemoan the expected weight gain. Here’s what I say – Eat when you’re hungry. Stop when you’re full. Don’t reward or punish yourself for eating or not. Stop pouring money into the diet industry whose goal is make us feel insecure. And instead let’s take all that energy and start fixing some sh*t.
Read MoreWhy Telling Someone To Go Educate Themselves Is Complicated
Wondering why people don’t just educate themselves about social justice? Find out why that can actually be an oppressive expectation.
Read More4 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Thinking of Skinny-Shaming as ‘Reverse Discrimination’
There are the people who say that “skinny-shaming is the same as fat-shaming.” That might seem like a fair conclusion, but here’s why it just isn’t true.
Read More5 Steps Toward Effectively Communicating Your Feelings
Effective communication is hard. Especially when we’re dealing with a topic as sensitive as our feelings, which we’re often taught simply don’t matter enough to be worthy of attention. It’s not something that we’re taught how to do effectively, and so that can leave us really at a loss for how to go about it. So here are a few things to keep in mind.
Read MoreIf You Think the Dad Bod Phenomenon Is Championing Body-Positivity, Think Again – Here Are 3 Big Reasons We Need to Stop Praising It Now
The “Dad Bod” hype is everywhere right now. Here’s all you really need to know about the sinister, body-policing tone of this sexist trend.
Read More30+ Resources to Help White Americans Learn About Race and Racism
If you’ve ever wondered how to learn more about race and racism, and get involved in the movement for racial justice, here’s the guide you’ve been looking for.
Read MoreWhy We Need the Opposite of Rape Culture – Nurturance Culture
“It is time men recognize and nurture their own healing gifts.” We’re trying to shut down rape culture – but what do we need in its place? You’ll love this enlightening vision of nurturance culture.
Read More3 Important Lessons From My Mistakes as a Thin Ally to Fat Acceptance Movements
Being a thin ally to fat acceptance movements includes hard conversations about things like making sure your activism doesn’t further marginalize fat people. These lessons can be a helpful start.
Read More5 Gaslighting Phrases Donald Trump Used That Remind Me a Lot of My Abusive Ex
“7. I think it’s pure political correctness.” Or is it? Gaslighting is a tactic of abuse, plain and simple. And our new president is cool with it.
Read MoreWhy Street Harassment Sucks, and What We Can Do About It
Street harassment is a phenomenon all too familiar to most women, but it’s something they often feel powerless to stop. Kat Lazo addresses male feminist allies as well as the women who encounter street harassment and explains what each can do to fight this pervasive form of misogyny. Watch as she shares her own story of street harassment, and ways she recommends handling similar situations.
Read MoreWhy Some Bisexual People Don’t Feel Welcome in the Queer Community
As awareness of gay relationships is rising, there’s one group that often gets ignored: bisexual people. Many people can’t grasp that sexual attraction doesn’t have to be limited to one gender. And this can lead to some internal conflicts for bi folks. In this video, one bisexual activist shares her experiences of not feeling queer enough for the queer community.
Read MoreWorkplace Sexual Harassment: What To Do When Your Co-Worker Won’t Stop
While Human Resources departments are supposed to address sexual harassment at work, they sometimes don’t do enough. Consequently, it’s not always a helpful resource for those who need support. Read this article for tips on using direct communication to interrupt this sort of microaggression when it’s happening to you in the workplace.
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