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A Post-Election Thanksgiving Fact Sheet to Help You Prove Oppression Exists
What are you going to say to your conservative family members who think racism isn’t a thing, immigrants are taking their jobs, and more? These facts will give you some ideas.
Read More4 Reasons Why Penis Size Shaming Is Anti-Feminist
“Small penis” jokes are common even among outspoken feminists and progressives – and this author’s giving some much-needed perspective on why they need to stop.
Read More5 Coded Phrases People Post on Facebook to Excuse Their Racism
Racially coded language can hide as “good intentions” or “objective common sense.” But here’s what’s really going on when someone says “stop playing the race card” or one of these other phrases.
Read MoreThe Glorification of Masculinity in the Queer Dating Scene Is Totally a Thing – But No One Seems to Want to Talk About It
Do you recognize any of these sexist ideas in your own queer community – or in your own thoughts?
Read MoreI Recorded the Racist Things People Did to Me For 2 Weeks – And Here’s the Result
When this author realized she was trying to make white people comfortable with her otherness, she decided to try an experiment. Here’s what she learned from responding to their microaggressions.
Read MoreWhy ‘Don’t Read the Comments’ Is Solid Advice – In Comic Form
“Don’t read the comments.” You’ve gotten the warning, but we’ve all had the experience of reading a supportive article, only to scroll down to comments that try to tear you down. This comic captures that experience perfectly. It’s a reminder of what we all could use – either support to avoid reading the comments or support to take care of ourselves when we do.
Read More6 Ways You’re Taught to Appropriate (Not Appreciate) Other Cultures
“But I’m honoring your culture!” Do you think you’re just appreciating other cultures when people say you’re appropriating? Here are the disturbing lessons giving you that inaccurate – and oppressive – point of view.
Read More4 Things We’re Not Saying When We Say ‘Thin Privilege’
“We’re not saying it’s okay to be skinny-shamed.” Do you have objections to the concept of thin privilege? You might be misinterpreting the message, so here’s some clarity on what thin privilege is really about.
Read More8 Common (But Easily Fixable) Ways We Erase Non-Binary People from Society
If your gender is in the binary of solely male or female, you probably haven’t noticed all these awful ways society fails to recognize non-binary people. Do any of them change your thoughts on gender norms?
Read More4 Hints Your Approaches to Empowering Black Communities Are Actually Harmful
“#3: Your approach creates a hierarchy among black people.” Do you know how to spot if you’re using respectability politics? These signs suggest you may do more harm than good.
Read MoreWhy Discussing Cultural Appropriation Isn’t Just Being Told What You ‘Can’t’ Do
Are you stuck on the idea that you’re being told you “can’t” do something if it’s an act of cultural appropriation? You might be missing the point. Here’s a different perspective to try instead.
Read MoreThis Comparison Exposes How Much Homophobia Shapes Your Notion of A ‘Normal’ Day
A visibly queer person and their ally spend a day together – which one of their experiences is more like your “normal?”
Read More5 Quick Definitions to Help Expand Your Understanding of Sexuality and Gender
Pansexual? Asexual? Cisgender? What do all these terms mean – and what do they have to do with you? These definitions can help build your understanding of identity.
Read MoreThe Complicated Experience of Being Black and Muslim in the US
“Muslims in America are diverse, but Black Muslims are largely left out of the conversation.”
Read More8 Comics That Remind Us to Throw Out the Gender Binary
Society sure is stuck on the idea that you can determine gender from genitals – and that gender only comes in two options. And that’s frustrating! That’s why comic artist Sophie Labelle took to the Internet to remind folks to think beyond the gender binary. Check out these cute comics and share them with others who need the reminder!
Read MoreWhy Wealth Inequality Is So Dangerous For the US
Did you know that income inequality is at its highest level since the Great Depression? And it’s not even as dangerous as wealth equality – here’s why we should be worried.
Read MoreThis Poet Just Nailed Why It Hurts to Be a Queer Person Who’s Said to ‘Look Straight’
What does it mean to “look” straight or queer? It really doesn’t mean anything – but we make assumptions about people’s orientation all the time. Here’s a touching account of why this issue matters.
Read MoreIndian People React to American Pop Culture Stereotypes and Prove How Wrong They Are
Big Bang Theory, The Simpsons, and more – media representation matters, and you might be surprised how many of these stereotypes you’ve bought into.
Read More5 Questions Cis People Are Still Asking About Why Trans-Inclusive Language Matters, Answered
You’ve probably come across articles about the vocabulary to use for transgender issues. But do you know why it’s so important to use inclusive language? It’s not just about being “PC” – here’s why it really matters.
Read MoreWhy Your Criticisms Of Intersectionality And Identity Politics Sound Ridiculous
Why intersectionality is vital is apparent: it’s a metaphor and frame that acknowledges how prejudice and marginalization both exist and intersect.
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