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The individuals, companies, and media outlets responsible for the clamor of the War on Obesity would have us think about nothing more than the alleged “risks” of being fat. The last thing they want is for anyone to consider all the ways that the campaign has damaged the lives of fat people. Check out what six kickass fat activists have to say on the matter.

Yes, even “liberal” justices like Ruth Bader Ginsburg are part of the problem. This shows how the everyday stereotypes we deal with connect to systemic racism.

In a previous article, the author outlined sexist, racist, and generally messed up thing we hoped the new Star Wars films would get right this time. Now that the film is finally out, did it repeat the mistakes of its predecessors or do better? This author tackles that question.

“5. Vaginal orgasms are more difficult to achieve.” Lately, feminists have been debunking certain myths about vaginal orgasms – but are you still holding on to any of these persistent misconceptions?

Here’s what two prominent Black intersex activists want the whole community to know about addressing racism in white-dominated spaces.

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Is it possible to make more room for mistakes in activism without letting people off the hook for causing harm? Here are some strategies you can try to support growth in our movements.

Do you know about the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope? When this sexist idea shows up in polyamorous relationships, the result can be toxic, and here’s how.

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“There’s nothing wrong with casual sex, but I’m worried that you’ll get hurt.” Have you ever had concerns like this? They can come from a good place, but here are some of the damaging myths behind them.

While navigating the painful realities of inequality, you could probably use some hope – and a little magic. This author’s offering exactly that with these inspiring social justice lessons from Harry Potter.

Uh, some of these are seriously appalling moments from our history – and some are still happening today.

I want my consent to be fun, freaky, sexy, silly, seductive, creative, captivating! I want it all, and I want it healthy and mutual! What’s wonderful, though, is that it can be ALL of these things and more. Studies have shown that healthy, open communication leads to better sex. And who doesn’t want better sex? Here are some ways asking for and giving consent can be fun and satisfying.

Latinx identity in the US is complex. But it’s clear that white supremacy has an influence – and here are some of the ways that might benefit you if you’re perceived as white.

If you’re white with a sexual “preference” for black folks, you probably think it’s a compliment. But make sure you’re not actually contributing to racism – by asking yourself these questions.

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“Dating and relationships are foreign territory.” Sound familiar? Dating can be confusing for anyone, and for this author, it can be truly mystifying. Read on for her adventures in dating with an autism spectrum disorder, and learn why we should widen the acceptable way of making friends and showing romantic interest – so we can all be liked for who we are.

“What are you?” Are you making harmful assumptions about mixed race people? Check out the dangerous mindset behind these common phrases.

Looking for solid evidence of how systemic racism targets people of color? You can’t deny the problem once you’ve read these statistics.

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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?

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Like so many others, this author loved how Prince transcended boundaries – but transcending race? Read this to understand why we have to recognize Prince’s blackness to honor his memory.

Two people standing close together appear to be engaged in a discussion – one with their hand raised, lecturing the other whose arms are folded with one hand touching their cheek.

How do you deal with oppressive behavior in your activist communities? Sometimes when we call each other out, we’re acting from fear – not for accountability. Here’s what to look out for, and what to try instead.

Aren’t schools supposed to be sites of learning and growth for young people? These horrible policies targeting young black girl tells a different story.