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On Being Non-White, But Passing Terribly Well
This author passes for white, easily. In this article she reveals how, regardless of how she was raised or how she sees herself, this has made an impact on her life.
Read MorePrivacy Is Not Dead – Here’s Why It’s an Important Social Justice Issue
Coming across social media photos of people’s breakfast and feeling like privacy is dead? This comic shows why privacy rights are more important than ever.
Read More5 Fantastic Ways to Engage in Feminist Hookup Culture
Hookup culture can be really sexist – so is it possible to enjoy casual sex without the misogyny? Yes! Check out these tips for a more empowering time.
Read More10 Tips to Remember If You Have Borderline Personality Disorder
It can be scary to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) – and the stigma sure doesn’t help. Find some hope with these encouraging reminders.
Read MoreHere’s What It Really Means to Be a Furry
Is being a furry all about sex? Why do people dress up in fursuits? If you’ve ever wondered these questions and more, here’s a comic to clear up your misconceptions.
Read More4 Major Ways to Cope with Social Anxiety
Is social anxiety getting in the way of trying to enjoy your life? This comic has some great coping strategies that might be useful. Do you have any more tips to add?
Read More5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Support the Asexual Youth in Your Life
“You’ll grow out of it.” Life is confusing for any young person trying to sort out conflicting messages about sex – but for asexual people, it can be even harder. So here are some ways we can better support asexual youth.
Read More5 Radical Ways People Do Non-Monogamy That You Need to Know About
You might know about the type of non-monogamy that gets most mainstream media attention. But do you know these other relationship styles outside the status quo?
Read MoreHow to Deal with the Misguided Stigma Against Women’s Body Hair
Ever feel like your body hair makes you less of a woman? This cute comic gets what you’re going through – and it’s got the affirmation you need to deal with the awful stigma.
Read MoreSigns Your Anti-Oppression Space Isn’t as Welcoming as You Think It Is (With 3 Steps to Make It Better)
Do you believe your communities are safe and welcoming for all? This comic shows some of the ways you can tell if not everyone feels that way. This practical information is vital to our understanding of why intersectionality is a priority. It’s not about you being a good or bad person, but having better tools – so here are the tools you need to create safer spaces.
Read More5 Ways the US Prison System Is More About Perpetuating Oppression and Not About Stemming Crime
Oppression is built into the fabric of our society. Most of the time, we don’t even notice it’s there. The prison system is an excellent example of this. On the surface, things seem fair enough: You commit a crime, you go to jail. Simple. But if you look closely, you can see the ways that we make it a lot harder for marginalized people to stay out of prison.
Read MoreWorking On Living a Dream: Soul Survival Tips as an Immigrant Queer Brown Artist
I used to be overcome with guilt at the thought of being an artist, a writer since it doesn’t guarantee status or a regular paycheck. Having worked as migrant laborer since a child, I grew up associating my worth with work and writing as gratuitous and useless. Since then I’ve been figuring out how to follow my dreams. I’m not fully living off of my art yet but I’d like to pass on some advice that have helped me.
Read MoreHow Some Men Harass Women Online And What Other Men Can Do To Stop It
When women write about feminism, some men threaten them with rape and murder, call them “man-haters,” verbally abuse them, and more. But men’s online harassment of women seems to go unquestioned, even defended, in most circles. So it’s not enough for me to simply not harass women myself – if I don’t raise my voice when I see this, I’m letting the Limbaughs be the lone voices of my gender.
Read More10 Practical Ways to Support Your Disabled Friends in Winter – And Beyond
Do you know why winter is hard for so many disabled people? You can help with these simple steps for supporting disabled loved ones.
Read MoreA Parent and Feminist Guide to ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Are you excited about Rogue One? Here’s how this Star Wars film holds up on diversity, women’s roles, and more.
Read MoreJK Rowling’s Anti-Native ‘Magic’ Racism – And How Authors Can Do Diversity Better
“What’s the big deal” about the anti-Native racism in fiction like JK Rowling’s “History of Magic in North America?” Find out where she’s gone wrong – and why it really matters.
Read More4 Ways Men Are Taught to Objectify Women From Birth
It should be obvious that women don’t exist just for other people’s enjoyment, right? These factors may have you adding to women’s dehumanization without even realizing it.
Read More11 Common Assumptions About Being a Queer Femme – Debunked
If you think you know queer femmes, but you’re making any of these assumptions, then you don’t know them as well as you think. This comic will challenge your misconceptions and show you why these assumptions are harmful.
Read MoreActivist Burnout Is Real – And You Probably Need to Read These 4 Ways to Manage It
This is a really helpful way to tell burnout from a bad day. How do you cope when it all feels like too much?
Read More4 Things Your History Teacher Didn’t Know About Native Americans – But You Should
Do you believe any of the common myths about Native people? Too many people know little to nothing about Native cultures, so here are answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
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