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How the Interruption Of Bernie Sanders Exposed White Progressives’ White Supremacy
Two black women took over the microphone at a Bernie Sanders rally on Saturday. What do you think of what happened? Here’s why this is less about the individual candidates and more about hypocrisy among their white supporters.
Read MoreWe Don’t Need a Cure for Autism – And Pushing One Is Really Messed Up
If you’re a well-meaning autism ally pushing for a cure, you might be doing allyship all wrong. This article has some interesting insight.
Read More5 Ways to Be Intersectional in the Fight Against Imposter Syndrome
Do you know who tends to get left out of common advice about imposter syndrome? Here’s how you can be more inclusive when you approach this issue.
Read MoreWhy White People Shouldn’t Impose Their Feelings Into Conversations on Race
What should white allies do with their feelings in racial justice conversations? Here are four good reasons not to let them get in the way.
Read MoreThe Dangers of Dating Faux Feminist Men
“Do I have to break up with him?” What does it mean to date a man who’s got all the feminist lingo down, but fails to live by feminist values?
Read More10 Questions That Come Up When You’re Called Out for Ableist Language – Answered
“Lame.” “Crazy.” “Crippled.” We see these words used all the time, and if you’re wondering why it matters for you to stop using them, here are your answers.
Read More4 ‘Compliments’ Trans People Don’t Need You to Make About Their Bodies
Even as a well-meaning trans ally, you might’ve said something hurtful with one of these “compliments.” Here’s the problem with them, and what you can say instead.
Read MoreSo Your Trans Friend Is Transitioning and You Want to Be Supportive – Here Are 6 Ways How
Got a friend who’s transitioning, but not sure how to be supportive – especially if you haven’t worked out your own feelings yet? That’s okay! Let this article be your guide.
Read MoreDon’t Say This to Your Bisexual Partner
Does getting married mean a bisexual person has “picked” a side? No – and here’s why it hurts to make such assumptions.
Read More10 Questions About Why Ableist Language Matters, Answered
You’ve likely heard it before: “Geez, now I can’t say ______?!” Many people have questions about why ableist speech matters. This author address ten common ones here.
Read More6 Signs Your Call-Out Isn’t Actually About Accountability
How do you deal with oppressive behavior in your activist communities? Sometimes when we call each other out, we’re acting from fear – not for accountability. Here’s what to look out for, and what to try instead.
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter: 25+ Resources for Your Conversations on Police Violence
How do you handle conversations on police violence and racism? This list can help, with info on structural racism, allyship, self-care for Black folks, and more.
Read MoreWhat They Really Mean When They Say They’re Not a Feminist
What do you think when someone says “I’m not a feminist”? The stories in this comic can help us all have more respect for the wide range of ways we stand up to oppression.
Read MoreFatherly Love: The Feminist Version
In our patriarchal society, fathers are taught that loving their daughters looks like control, like possessively sheltering them from the world. However, Will Evans—through this potent spoken word poem—explains that his version of fatherly love is a practice of protecting his daughter’s agency and autonomy to dictate her own life and make her own choices.
Read MoreHere’s How We Can Center Queer & Trans Survivors In The #MeToo Movement
I pray that queer and trans survivors aren’t left behind — our voices deserve to be front and center in the movement as much any other survivor.
Read More8 Steps White Folks Can Take Before Unfriending a Bigot on Facebook
If you’re a racially aware white person, don’t purge your problematic white friends from social media – at least not yet. Try these these actions first.
Read More5 Reasons Why We Police Disabled People’s Language (And Why We Need to Stop)
Ever had a debate on whether to call someone a “disabled person” or a “person with disabilities”? It’s not a problem that there’s a debate – but lots of abled people are speaking over disabled people. Here are some common things they say, and the simple solution to help.
Read MorePeople of Color Can’t Cure Your Racism, But Here Are 5 Things You Can Do Instead
Even when you’re intentional about anti-racist work, you’ll make mistakes. That’s normal, but there’s a difference between a sincere mistake and a lack of effort. It’s up to you to make an effort to unlearn oppressive attitudes, and you can’t just rely on someone else to cure you of your racism. Here’s why – with basic steps you can take to make a big difference.
Read MoreSo You Want to Be a Male Feminist? Here Are 11 Simple Rules to Follow
Dear cis men, there’s plenty of room for you in the feminist movement. But first, you must remember that feminism was created to address the unique oppression that women have historically faced, while acknowledging how overwhelmingly present that oppression still is and the many ways in which you benefit from it. Check out this article for more ally protocols.
Read MoreHow Bosses Can Develop an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Work Environment
Any exclusion can be painful and dangerous for LGBTQIA+ folks, but to be excluded in the workplace is especially damaging. As the boss, it’s your responsibility to make sure that this place where your employees spend so much of their time is a nontoxic environment — especially for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here are some practical tips on how to do this.
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