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I was a full-blown feminist in college. I also had a full-blown eating disorder. I came to feminism because I could feel the injustice in my obsession. Feminism gave me the framework to see that my eating disorder was part of something larger. But I still couldn’t tell anyone because I felt like a bad feminist. Here’s 5 ways I worked through that inappropriate shame.

Have you ever said, “Oh, I didn’t know it was racist” when you were called out for racism? It happens a lot. Celia Edell’s breaking down how this phrase relates to “white ignorance” – and how it misses the point.

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So you think that the gender you were told to have your entire life is not, in fact, who you are. Now what? This is a huge moment in your life, and it can be hard to start navigating this world designed for cis people as someone who’s trans or questioning your a/gender identity. Here are some tools to help your process of affirming yourself and others.

Her story of going through doxxing, an extreme form of online harassment, is horrifying. But these lessons she’s taking from it are powerful.

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Have you heard these stories of transphobic discrimination at work? They’re horrendous – and have some really dire consequences. With these fantastic ideas, you can help do something about it.

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Do you consider yourself a “bad” example of an Asian like this author does? Here’s why so-called “positive” stereotypes aren’t very positive at all – and what you need to know to stand up to them.

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There’s no getting around it – unrequited love sucks. If being unhappily in love with one of your friends is familiar to you, these ideas can help you cope.

#8: “What if you’re wrong?” Here are the answers to questions many people ask atheists – and why so many atheists might get ticked off if you ask them.

How can we resist everything Donald Trump is doing without burning ourselves out? These questions can help you find some answers.

Halloween is a parenting landmine. Halloween costumes have become their own labyrinth of sexism and over-sexualization of children. What’s a parent to do? Here are 5 ways to make sure your kids aren’t learning gender stereotypes from their Halloween Costumes.

With this time of year comes an increase in street harassment. So let me say it plainly to my male-identified people out there: Street harassment and leering are never okay. It’s all harassment. It’s all misogyny. And it all needs to stop. And since men are the primary perpetrators of street harassment, men bear the responsibility for ending it.

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How does the stigma against mental illness impact you and the rest of our society? Stigmas and silencing protect a hurtful status quo, causing the most harm against those who are most in need of support. So how can you respond? Read on to learn why we must show compassion to combat stigma – and why you have to start with showing compassion to yourself.

While online spaces can provide access to critical relationships, they can also amplify feelings of low self-worth.

Gossip is a form of emotional and verbal bullying that many people minimize. While you may not be pushing someone into a locker or stealing their milk money, it’s extremely hurtful to the target’s self esteem, mental health and friendships. Learn some tips on how to speak out against it.

It’s the time of year when many people spend time with their family, including the racist relatives. Franchesca Ramsey has some replies to have ready if a relative says racist comments.

When was the last time you saw a positive media portrayal of a man expressing emotions? The approach in this comic is such a relief.

It can be so scary and unsettling if someone you care about gets back with an abusive partner – but it happens more often than you might think. Here’s what to do.

“4. Think Twice Before Posting Before and After Photos on Social Media.” It may feel harmless to discuss your fitness life – but here’s how you might be hurting your fat friends.

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Do you know how early kids internalize the thin ideal? It’s scary how young they can start to feel bad about their bodies – and these common pitfalls don’t help. This article has better options.

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“#1: That racism only happens in individual interactions.” Conversations on systemic racism get derailed a lot – and these lies are some of the most common reasons we miss what’s important.