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Let’s Be Clear – My Gender Identity Is Harmless
Do you have any “concerns” about trans or gender non-conforming identities? In this comic, Justin Hubbell takes down myths about being a “bad influence,” “shoving it down your throat,” “crying for help,” and more.
Read MoreSexual Fluidity: Queer, Straight, And Anything Else You’re Feeling
This author has identified with many different sexual identities – and no, it’s not because she’s “confused.” This description of sexual fluidity will debunk any negative misconceptions that might come to mind.
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I’ve Been Raped?
Have you come across any confusing ideas about what ‘counts’ as rape? This guide clears up so many common questions – here’s what everyone needs to know about what rape means.
Read MoreEnjoy Some Christmas Songs with Feminist Messages!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad and a big ‘Ho Ho Ho!’ to you! For a while now, we’ve been hearing that endless loop of holiday music playing over and over again as we walk through the mall, drive in our cars or generally just exist. So in the spirit of the season, we thought we’d offer up a little feminist/social analysis of some popular holiday carols. Enjoy!
Read More8 Secrets from 8 Curvy Women Who Love Their Bodies
Everyone is entitled to a relationship with their body that is based in care and respect. It’s time to stop thinking of your body as a hostile encasing in which you are imprisoned. So, in search of answers about self-love, I asked eight of the most fabulous curvy women that I know one question: What is the big secret of your relationship to your body? And here’s what they said.
Read MoreWhat Not Having a Car Has Taught Me About Segregation
When I tell people that I don’t own a car, people treat me differently. They do this because they see me as someone who has chosen to flirt with death. “But isn’t it dangerous in those parts of DC? Aren’t you scared that you will get mugged?” When I travel via public transport, I make a lot of observations. Here are the two most important lessons I’ve learned.
Read MoreAre Racial Dating Preferences Racist?
Do you think saying you’re “not into” a certain race is just a matter of preference? A lot of people do – and Kat Blaque used to be one of them. Here’s how she realized how wrong she was.
Read MoreThis Awesome Comic Shows Why Gender Transition Isn’t a Race
If you’re feeling overwhelmed in your gender transition like this artist did, you’ll love this story of how taking baby steps can help you explore what’s right for you!
Read MoreIf You Judge People’s Teeth, You Might Be Being Classist – Here’s Why
Here’s how judgments of our teeth relate to class, looks, and disability discrimination – and how you can overcome them.
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the White Fathers of Black Daughters
In this beautifully written piece, a young biracial woman sets out to write a letter to her father – a white father to a black daughter. And her heartfelt words are what every white parent of children of color should hear: that race matters, that accountability matters, and that it’s up to you to make sure that you are a part of your child’s understanding of race.
Read MoreFrom Truth Telling to Land Return: 4 Ways White People Can Work for Indigenous Justice
How would the US be different with a constitution focusing on human rights, rather than property rights? For one thing, it’d would’ve been harder for European colonists to legally justify slavery, genocide, and the left of land. We can’t rewrite the old constitution, but here’s why we need to act and what we can do to recenter Indigenous people in our country.
Read More3 Important Examples of Why Our Feminism Demands Anti-Racism
Wonder why we talk about race so much? Here’s why anti-racism work isn’t separate from feminist work, but is actually a crucial component to it. These three examples show that we can’t begin to address the experiences of all women until we acknowledge race. Read on to learn more about how we can dismantle oppression by thinking of more than gender in our feminism.
Read MoreThe Many Awesome Ways to Be Androgynous
What does androgyny look like? Maybe a certain image comes to your mind, but this comic celebrates much more than the popular picture of androgyny!
Read MoreYes, People of Color Can Practice Cultural Appropriation – Here Are 3 Ways How
You’ve probably heard examples of white folks appropriating culture from people of color – but what about when people of color do it to each other? Here’s some important context to consider.
Read More4 Reasons We Need More Girls of Color in Young Adult Media
With stories like The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Fault In Our Stars, and Bridesmaids hitting the market in the last few years, women and girls are finally being represented in media. While this is amazing, there are still groups of people who are underrepresented — including women and girls of color. This lack of representation does a disservice to everyone.
Read MoreDealing with Racialized Sexism
Racialized sexism sneaks into spaces that claim to have the best interests of women and People of Color at heart. Dealing with racialized sexism means dealing with the fact that every person holds multiple political and social identities that blend and intersect. Therefore, assuming that all experiences of sexism are just variations of the same thing is a mistake.
Read More4 Ways Colonialism Affects the Everyday Lives of Filipino Americans
“#1: Comments about the darkness or lightness of your skin.” The colonial mentality has been passed down through generations – and here’s how it looks for Filipino Americans today.
Read More4 Myths Society Wants Us to Believe About Monogamy – And Why They’re Harmful
Most people would consider themselves pretty lucky to have found a partner that they connect with on a deep level. So I consider myself especially lucky that I’ve got two partners like that – two totally fulfilling, wonderful, and healthy relationships that bring a lot of love and warmth into my life. There’s an alternative…
Read More4 Reasons Why I Don’t Need Sex in My Relationships (Even Though I’m Not Asexual)
Wait – is a romantic relationship without sex doomed? That’s what people say, but here’s an entirely different perspective on the idea that couples should be having sex.
Read More3 Common Dating Fears at the Intersection of Sexuality and Disability
Ignoring disability and sexuality when we talk about romance and sex is far too common in queer communities. You need to read this author’s candid account of his and his friends’ fears to find out what we’re missing when we leave out this important intersection.
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