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How Hollywood Created the ‘Spicy’ Latina Stereotype – And Why It’s Harmful
Like Sofía Vergara’s character on Modern Family, the “spicy Latina” is loud, passionate – and an example of how damaging stereotypes can be. Do you know how the government helped create this?
Read MoreBlack, Out, and Tired of Casual Homophobia
People often assume the black community is alright with casual homophobia, including black people ourselves. When people make a disparaging comment about gay people that’s so “normal” that no one checks them on it but then claim to be supportive of LGBTQ people, it can be hard to tell who’s supportive or not. So let’s not make it so hard to tell by standing up to normalized casual homophobia.
Read More3 Things Trans People Worry About On Their First Day Of Work
Though I had spent plenty of time as my true self before my work transition, I couldn’t help but be nervous about a full day at work.
Read MorePatriarchy and How It Shows Up for Everyone
Unfortunately, patriarchy still exists. And it often manifests in casual ways that tend to go unnoticed by the majority of people. And women aren’t the only ones who suffer under this everyday patriarchy. Everyone does. It limits their range of experiences and diminishes their worth as humans. This plays out in everyday life far more often than we realize.
Read MoreTrying to Avoid Burnout and Still Help Others? How Intersectionality Is the Key
Do you ever feel like your activism is asking too much from you? Intersectional feminism can feel like a lot to take on, but this comic shows how it’s the key to balancing self-care with looking out for others.
Read MoreWhy I’ll Be Taking a Pass on an Engagement Ring
I’ll be the first to admit that in the roster of my personal values, “tradition” and “convention” are solidly near the bottom of my list. Consequently, my gut reaction to engagement rings is bafflement. Of all the customs surrounding weddings, why is one of the most revered symbols of marriage a tangible reminder of the sexist history of the institution?
Read MoreI Support Our Troops, But Not the Military Industrial Complex
Is it possible to “support our troops” while criticizing the military industrial complex? This comic shows that it is – and why such a position is necessary for standing up for justice.
Read MoreMy Sister Blocked Me On Facebook Over Chick-Fil-A
I love my sister. I love her with every ounce of my being. But recently she blocked me after I commented on her Facebook post supporting Chick-Fil-A’s stance against gay marriage.
Read More4 Ways to Support Queer Femmes – Instead of Erasing Us from Queer Communities
Do you know about all the ways femmes can be left out and put down in LGBTQIA+ communities? What are your ideas for getting rid of femmephobia?
Read MoreDear Men: Toxic Masculinity Is Imprisoning Us, and It’s Time to Set Ourselves Free
This author doesn’t give a shit about football – and that’s not the only way he doesn’t fit what society says being a straight man means. All men should read this account of breaking free from the pressure.
Read More7 Things We Need to Stop Saying to People Taking Anti-Depressants
“#2: Anti-depressants should be a last resort.” It’s likely that you know someone on anti-depressants – so avoid this stigmatizing language.
Read More3 Ways to Rethink Masculinity as a Newly Masculine-Presenting Person
We sometimes think that issues of sexual entitlement and objectification are purely a problem with men, but the reality is masculine women do it, too. As I’ve become more vocal about my masculinity, my feminism has had to change from a feminism of solidarity to a feminism of recognizing that I’m different, and I that need to own that and change my behavior.
Read More5 Myths You May Believe About ADHD (And the Facts That Prove Them Wrong)
Do you know what it’s like to have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? These myths are so common that what you think you know about ADD might be far from the truth.
Read MoreYou Can Still Be Transgender If You Don’t Feel Physical Dysphoria – Here’s Why
Has anyone ever implied that you’re “faking” being transgender because you don’t feel like you’re “born in the wrong body?” Here’s a comic that clears up what this myth gets wrong.
Read MoreWhy Everyday Feminism Is For Everyone
Feminism fights for everyone’s freedom to pursue happiness. Feminism is for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, or class.
Read MoreWhat Columbus Day Is Actually About – In His Own Horrifying Words
Happy Columbus Day? Once you read what our nation’s European colonizers had to say, you’ll want to say Happy International Day of Solidarity with Indigenous People instead.
Read MoreDoes Everyone Around You Seem More Confident Than You? You May Be Missing This Key to Dealing With Self-Doubt
What’s your strategy for dealing with self-doubt? Does this change your approach?
Read MoreThings Bisexual People Are Tired of Hearing
Think of the last time someone told you they were bi. Did you tell them it was a phase? Did you imply that they should just choose one? Did you call them greedy, confused, or liars? If so, you’re contributing to the very real problem of biphobia. This video is for you. Watch three bisexual people school you on why you should stop saying these things.
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 MoreWhy Your ‘Not All Men’ Argument Is Just Sexist Hypocrisy
What’s the real reason why these dudes can’t handle a conversation about sexism without saying “not all men?” This comic nails it.
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