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Your Experience of Sexual Assault Is Always Valid (And Here’s a Chart to Prove It)
People spend a lot of time debating if a survivor should be taken “seriously.” This handy chart should clear things up.
Read MoreThe Woke Black Person’s Guide to Talking About Oppression with Family
What happens when you’ve been immersed in anti-racism, and then you spend time with a family that’s not as engaged in social justice? Here are some tips for the best possible justice-centered conversations with your family.
Read More9 Simple Ways to Reduce Police Violence Against People of Color in the US
This author has a hard time trusting police officers – and for good reason. But these ideas could help make some crucial changes to reduce racist police violence.
Read MoreWhy Our Punitive Justice System Doesn’t Work – And 3 Alternatives to Prisons
You may have been taught that prisons equal safety – but this info shows how far that idea is from the truth. Here’s why we need to rethink what justice can be, and what’s possible instead of prisons and policing.
Read MoreExamining 12 ‘Good Fatty’ Archetypes We Depend On
“Good fatty” is usually used to describe a fat person who at least believes in the socially constructed viewpoint that their number one goal in life should be losing weight. But upon closer inspection, there are a few “good fatty” archetypes that we, as a society, depend on – all with their own unique purposes in the fat-antagonistic machine. Here are twelve to consider in your activism.
Read More8 Reasons Why the Policing of Parents Who Nurse in Public Is Street Harassment
“If you’re doing anti-street harassment work and you’re not actively advocating for the rights of parents to nurse in public, then your work is incomplete” – and this author wants you to understand exactly why.
Read More8 Things People Said to ‘Help’ Me Through My Eating Disorder That Hurt Me Instead
Do you know anyone with an eating disorder? You may think saying these things would be helpful – but here’s how they can cause harm, and how to offer support instead.
Read More3 Important Lessons From My Mistakes as a Thin Ally to Fat Acceptance Movements
Being a thin ally to fat acceptance movements includes hard conversations about things like making sure your activism doesn’t further marginalize fat people. These lessons can be a helpful start.
Read MoreOn Ending White Supremacy
Originally published on Medium and republished here with the author’s permission. Since Inauguration Day, the progressive community and people of good conscience more generally are experiencing a mix of dread, despair and fear as we steel ourselves to face the dystopian reality of the Trump era. We all recognize the threat that a Trump administration represents for…
Read More10 Ways to Help Your Bisexual Friends Fight Invisibility and Erasure
For Bisexual Visibility Day, find out how to support your bi+ friends with these practical tips – and learn why visibility is so crucial.
Read More9 Ways to Practice Self-Care When Dealing with Street Harassment
How do you feel when you’re harassed on the street? Anger, self-blame, vulnerability, and more can come up not only during an incident of harassment, but after it’s over. Here are some tools to help make navigating the world a little less draining.
Read More6 Ways You Harm Me When You Appropriate Black Culture – And How to Appreciate It Instead
What’s the big deal about white people taking style, music, and language from black culture? Here’s your answer – and what you need to know to appreciate black culture without causing harm.
Read MoreHow Many Moments of Extraordinary Strength Can You Spot in This Ordinary Day in the Life of a Transgender Woman?
Can you do the simple exercise Hannah’s come up with? It really puts in perspective how you “just know” some things about who you are.
Read More10 Stunning Portraits of Homeless and At-Risk LGBTQIA+ Youth in New York City
This awesome photo project highlights an underserved population: LGBTQIA+ youth, many of whom are homeless. Check out what they want to show the world, if only it would pay attention.
Read MoreWhat the World Needs to Know About Black Lives Matter
“It’s a movement built on love.” Shut down the myths about Black Lives Matter and learn what this movement really means.
Read MoreThis Mom Hilariously Destroys 4 Reasons You Should Never Breastfeed in Public
Ever come across these arguments shaming people who breastfeed in public? This video reveals how absurd the most common objections are, and it’s sure to give you a laugh.
Read MoreWhat Is Graysexuality?
Do you know what it means to be graysexual? This term includes some people who are often left out when we discuss sexual attraction. Here’s an explanation that shows why having this word matters.
Read More15 Tips for Raising Kids with a Positive Body Image
As parents we have a powerful influence in how our kids grow up feeling about their bodies and their relationship to food. Many of them are things we can say (or not say) that have a huge impact.
Read MoreThis Touching Note to Self Can Inspire You to Face Your Insecurities
This poet’s moving note to self can remind you that you have nothing to be ashamed of, and your body needs your voice.
Read MoreThink Makeup Means Vanity? Here’s Some Brutal Honesty About How Wrong You Are
Not everyone finds empowerment by going makeup-free. Sha’Condria “iCon” Sibley shares her struggles with acne, eczema, and more – and proves how makeup can be a powerful tool for survival.
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