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So, someone in your life has asked to be called by a different name. It can be tough to understand name changes at first and really hard to break the habit. But if you want this person to know that you respect them, it’s extremely important that you respect their name choice. How? Learn all about it with these helpful hints on how to navigate relearning a name.

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This author is still learning about their gender – but they know they’re not a man. So what does it mean for people to think they “look” like a man? Join them as they unpack some tough questions about gender.

The Rationalist, the GamerGater, Mr. Buzzword – if you’ve gotten pushback against your feminism, you’ll love these depictions. Which one has bothered you most?

As a society, we see adoption as a beneficial process, but there still remains a lack of understanding about adoption and far too many misconceptions about the process. It’s time to raise awareness, debunk longstanding myths, highlight outstanding needs, and give a deserving voice to those whose lives were changed by adoption.

These parents are turning this tumultuous political moment into teachable one by talking to their kids about oppression: What it is, how it manifests and how to interrupt it.

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“You don’t believe you could ever be that beautiful.” Do you ever feel discouraged about not “passing” as a cis woman? This author has some inspiring words on how to find self-love as a non-passing trans woman.

What do you think the purpose of public education is? If you want it to do more than repeat the status quo, here’s why feminism has to be part of the equation.

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“What does an almost forty-year-old, out and proud lesbian do when her partner comes out as a transgender male?” This author shares her answer to this question in this touching story.

Was Chinese American officer Liang convicted of killing Gurley due to racism? Probably since every other cop – who are all white – has not been convicted for the same alleged crime. So would freeing him serve racial justice then? Nope.

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This author’s experience with cutting her hair reveals some of the biggest BS lies society is still telling short-haired women. Have you experienced any of these BS myths?

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You might be surprised to find your own ideas here. If you do, it’s time for a major change.

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The toxic and abusive expressions of “love” that this author has experienced are far too common. If you notice any of these patterns in your relationship(s), here’s a chance to make a necessary change.

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This author didn’t want hearing aids – and the stigma makes a lot of people feel the same. Here’s how they helped her find her authentic self, and discover that she’s a better listener than she ever knew.

Every survivor’s experience is different, but if you’ve been through partner abuse, this story of strength and survival can remind you of why you never deserved abuse.

Cis and trans people tend to agree that it’s impossible for trans women to get periods. But wait – turns out it’s time to deepen our understanding of this question.

To learn more, check out: An Infuriating Story of How One Box Makes It So Hard to Find a Job After Prison Gainful Unemployment: 5 Acts of Self-Care While Job Hunting [do_widget id=’text-101′] Ronnie Rene Ritchie is a Contributing Comic Artist for Everyday Feminism, an illustrator, and storyteller working out of Peterborough, Ontario. Since graduating…

Trans stories shouldn’t matter only after death. Here are 12 powerful trans and gender non-conforming people making the world a better place.

It’s no exaggeration when we say that society devalues femininity and so-called “women’s roles” in a damaging way – and this really drives that point home.

What’s the “white man’s burden?” In short, it’s a lie. This song shows why, and reveals what you might not know about how an idea once used to excuse things like colonization and slavery still shows up when some people dismiss concerns about cultural appropriation. Take in this video and tell us – what do you think we can do to finally shake the white man’s burden?

The inevitable injustice that accompanies privilege is exacerbated when the privileged don’t acknowledge that they have more social access than others AND that said access comes at the expense of another groups’s well-being. Check out this graphic representation of how one teacher taught the class how to examine their privilege — and how it affects others.