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Is Your Sexual Desire for Black People Racist? 3 Questions to Reveal the Truth
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.
Read MoreA Reclamation of Our Personal Rights as Working-Class Queer Women
“You have the right to be recognized in your communities.” If you’re a queer, working class woman, you’re living at the intersections of many forms of oppression. Here’s a a powerful reclamation of the rights you deserve.
Read More9 Ways to Defy the ‘Good Fatty’ Trope
If you feel pressure to be a “Good Fatty” – like the type of fat person who’s trying to be smaller – try these actions to help relieve the pressure.
Read More7 Things ‘Fiscally Conservative, But Socially Liberal’ People Don’t Understand
Ever come across this before? “I’m conservative, but I’m not one of those Tea Party bigots! I just want smaller government…” Here’s how being “fiscally conservative” is a lot more harmful than it seems.
Read MoreThis Convo on Gay-Straight Alliances Really Shows Why Queer Youth Need Community
What does queer community mean to you? Join Degrassi’s group chat on GSAs for a discussion on what it takes for LGBTQIA+ youth to feel free.
Read MoreDear Men: This Is How You Should Be Approaching a Woman on the Street
Your 7-step guide to going from sleazy street harasser to respectful conversationalist.
Read More3 Touching Journeys Through Trans Masculinity
“How do you be you?” These trans men shared about their childhoods, struggles, and what masculinity means to them, and we can all learn something from their insightful reflections.
Read MoreA 3-Step Plan For Asking For Help When You’re Struggling With Your Mental Health
Wanting support from loved ones is a really smart step toward taking care of yourself. But when you’re struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. This plan can help you get the help you deserve.
Read MoreSome Facts About Homelessness Among LGBTQ Youth
The homeless youth are anywhere from 20-40% LGBTQ due to factors like familial rejection and housing discrimination. Yet the general public is still largely uneducated on why this problem exists or what they can do help. Homeless people are generally a vulnerable population and given how it intersects with being LGBTQ, they’re at even greater risk for violence, abuse, exploitation, and health issues.
Read MoreWhat Happens When People Think You Don’t Look Like You Have an Eating Disorder
“That’s what’s so hard…no one sees it.” Do you think you can tell if someone has an eating disorder just by looking at them? Think again.
Read More8 Things a Grown-Ass Man Should Say When She Says ‘I’m Ready to Go Back to Work’
Gender norms create some messed up ideas about women going back to work after having a baby. Here’s how a man can be a supportive partner.
Read MoreAsian, Happily Fat, and Genderqueer: Being an Artist at These Intersections
“No one in this world is just one thing.” Race, body, gender – how do these identities affect your life? Performer Hye Yun Park has a great answer.
Read MoreRace Matters: A Story About White Privilege
How can we better understand white privilege and use this knowledge to make the world better for everyone? To this day, so many conversations about [white] privilege are rendered futile because of an inability to accept that our society systematically uplifts some individuals while marginalizing others. Too often, there is a stubborn refusal to accept…
Read More5 Barriers Making It Harder to Get Mental Health Care If You’re Not White
It’s hard enough to get mental health care in the US – but do you know why it’s even harder for people of color? These experts share essential information about what’s getting in the way.
Read MoreLiving Through the Fog of a Psychotic Break
A psychotic break can be a hard experience to understand. This account shows what it can be like, and how healing can be possible.
Read MoreHow Misogyny Shows Up in the Queer Community
How can we in the LGBTQIA+ community help fight misogyny? The sad but necessary truth is that we have to start from within. This comic shows how objectification, oppressive beauty standards, and other forms of misogyny show up in LGBTQIA+ communities. Learn why and how we must unlearn these behaviors to create the safe and welcoming space we hope for.
Read More3 Tips To Navigating The Dating World As A Feminist
It goes without saying that dating as a feminist is no easy feat. The dating compromises that one makes along the way can feel deeply at odds with your personal feminist politics. It can feel like you’re betraying feminism. But there are helpful ways to frame these challenges, and relieve some headache and heartache. Here are three of my tips to dating as a feminist.
Read MoreBlack Girls Are Tired of These Phrases – And Here’s Amandla Stenberg’s Perfect Summary of Why
“Can I touch your hair?” is only the beginning. Many of these phrases are meant as “compliments,” but Amandla Stenberg and some of her brilliant friends are breaking down exactly why they’re hurtful. What would you add to the list?
Read More48 Things Men Are Told Over Their Lifetimes (That Are Actually Toxic)
“Boys don’t play with dolls.” How can we address the patriarchy’s impact on men? The first step is to recognize how it harms them – and this video captures 70 years of toxic messages around masculinity. What would you add to the list?
Read More6 Ways to Confront Your Friend Who’s Abusing Their Partner
Do you know what to do in a situation like this? This article advises against the usual approach of villainizing an abuser or not believing a survivor, to help you deal with the complex reality of partner violence.
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