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You probably know the internet’s blowing up about Patricia Arquette. She spoke up at the Oscars about a really important issue – wage equality. So why all the criticism? Here’s what you need to know about what’s going on with her and other celebrities who speak up on sociopolitical issues – what she did right, where she went wrong, and why we should call her in.

Ever wondered how to explain why saying “it’s just a joke” doesn’t fly when someone’s being oppressive? Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey has a great break-down of how to respond to a racist “joke.”

The unfortunate reality is that few schools are safe spaces for LGBTQ students. When I facilitate professional development sessions for teachers on building inclusive environments for diverse student populations, it’s clear most teachers want to be as supportive as possible to LGBTQ students, but aren’t sure how best to do so. So I’ve compiled a list of 10 things teachers can do to create a more inclusive classroom environment for LGBTQ students.

I grew up learning that the only way to deal with bullies is to ignore them, the sort of I’m-rubber-you’re-glue rhetoric that conflict-avoiders love. To acknowledge a fear of catcalling strangers, even among friends, feels a bit like letting the bullies win. But I’m starting to realize that fear is a powerful weapon, too, in that it can unite people against a common enemy.

We’ve got to wake up to the fact that intimate partner violence can affect people of any gender or orientation. When you see how these myths have affected your perceptions, you’ll know exactly why.

If you’re doing body-positive work, you’re borrowing directly from feminism. And if you’re not owning that and practicing its inherent values, your body positivity is useless.

Ever had someone say that the US is 77% white? Did you know they’re including lots of people who are Hispanic or Latinx? Let’s clear up what these identities really mean.

After Marina Watanabe made a video about depression, someone asked if she’s been diagnosed. We’re glad she came back with this smart answer on what this question gets wrong.

Arrow pointing to feet on a weighing scale, urging "STOP!"

Who comes to mind when you think of eating disorders? Eating disorders don’t discriminate, but myths about them leave many people out – including mothers. Read one mom’s story of post-partum depression and a pressured post-pregnancy diet that led to an eating disorder. There’s no sure way to prevent an eating disorder, but we can learn from her recovery and parenting precautions.

Does someone you know have Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)? This comic will give you an idea of what they’re going through – with great tips for you on supporting them through.

If you’ve considered or attempted suicide, you’re not alone. In these moving stories, survivors share openly about the struggles that led to their attempts, and how they’ve learned to cope.

When this woman looked at other women’s accomplishments, she felt worse about herself and criticizing them was her defense mechanism. Here’s why, and how, we can support rather than lament the success of other women.

We know it sounds cliché – but Lilly Singh’s keeping it real about why you need to love yourself, and what we’re missing when we don’t.

Though coming out as queer and/or trans can be empowering, homophobia and transphobia often ostracize people from their families and cultural spaces. While this type of loss is deeply painful for all who experience it, it’s even more arduous when exacerbated by the racism, xenophobia, and systemic and legislative violence that comes with being Latinx in the US.

Can you relate to these ways of mismanaging woman friendships? These are great tips to consider for improving our friendships.

This can be a tricky conversation for an interracial couple. But microaggressions aren’t so hard to understand when you think of them this way.

Check out this Self-Care 101 lesson on exactly how to find a set of nourishing practices that works for you. It’s easier than you think, and you deserve it!

The experience of black folks is excluded from an endless list of discussions; one such discussion is that around the topic of eating disorders. Do black people have eating disorders? How is their relationship with food related to race? And how are these experiences valued in the community? Hear the opinions of dozens of black folks on these questions.

At first, like many parents, this mom didn’t know what to do when she learned her child was transgender. But we can all learn from the affirming journey she and her son have taken together.

Here’s the thing: Fat-shaming is not about health. And navigating a health issue while being fat (or supporting someone who is) can be a difficult journey. But realize that there is hope and that you deserve to be treated with respect by all health professionals. So how, exactly, can we navigate fat-shaming from health professionals when it’s not the fat’s fault?