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BMI Is Bullsh*t – Here’s Why It’s Time for Doctors to Ditch It
Can you really measure your health by a simple number like the BMI? This awful trip to the doctor’s office shows how this misleading method is hurting us.
Read MoreAn Explanation for Why It’s Not Just Men Who Pressure Women Into Feminine Norms
It’s not as simple as men pressuring women to be feminine – we police each other and shame ourselves all the time. Here’s why we can’t escape the judgment.
Read MoreHere’s What Sexism in Higher Ed Looks Like – And Why It’s a Problem
What does it mean for the rest of us if academia is a white, wealthy boys’ club? Celia Edell explains how sexism shows up – can you relate to any of these issues?
Read More10 Ways White People Can Stop Annoying People of Color on Social Media
This article originally appeared on Wear Your Voice and was republished here with the author’s permission. When it comes to social media etiquette, we are all still learning how to interact with each other while respecting boundaries and the spaces we give ourselves. What has translated over straight from our in-person interactions are racist, sexist…
Read MoreHow to Support a Friend With Borderline Personality Disorder
Do you have a loved one with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? These practical tips can help you support them and build a healthy relationship for you both.
Read More5 Good Reasons Why the LGBTQIA+ Acronym Shouldn’t Include ‘Ally’
Should the LGBTQIA+ acronym include an “A” for “ally”? Here’s why allies don’t belong in the acronym – and where they should be instead.
Read MoreI’m a Trans Woman – And I’m Not Interested in Being One of the ‘Good Ones’
Too many people treat being trans as “something to avoid, to exclude, to escape, at worst to nobly bar up under.” And this author’s done with it.
Read MoreDear Men Who Wish to Be Allies to Women: 12 Things You Need to Know
So you’re trying your best to be a good ally to women. Add these strategies to your everyday life to get on the right track!
Read More5 Ways to Help Kids Think Outside the Gender Binary
With these tips, you can help children of all ages understand the possibilities beyond the gender binary – and you’ll know why it’s so important to do so, too.
Read More30 Ways To Be a Better Ally in 2015
I have been reflecting a lot lately on how I can be a better ally. And as we wade our way into 2015, I suppose now is as good a time as any to consider some ways that any person who wishes to act accountably as an ally can do better in 2015. So here’s my list of 30 ways that those of us who strive to act in solidarity and allyship (most notably inclusive of myself) can be better allies.
Read MoreI Was Sexually Assaulted, Then Threatened with Suspension for ‘Spreading Rumors’
How do you think an assistant principal should respond to a student’s attack? This reaction will horrify you – and unfortunately, it’s not unusual. We’re thankful for this survivor’s courage in sharing her story.
Read More5 Reasons Why the Pressure to Have Clear Skin Is a Feminist Issue
Wait – what does acne have to do with feminism? Celia Edell breaks down some common struggles that reveal the answer, and what it means for you.
Read MoreStop Saying Affirmative Action Disadvantages White Students
When I do Q&A sessions with young people, a White young person will usually ask, “How do you feel about Affirmative Action? It’s not fair that I will have less of a chance of getting into college because of what happened in the past!” Ask any White person how they feel about Affirmative Action, and you’ll probably hear that it is “unfair.” This is just not true.
Read More5 Everyday Things You and Your Partner Can Do to Support Each Other When You Both Have Depression
We know it’s not easy, but these tips can be doable even on the hardest days. Have you found anything else that works?
Read MoreMy Friends Would Rather Have Their Guts Cut Open Than Be Like Me
This author knows what it’s like to have people go to extreme measures to not look like her – like weight loss surgery. Here’s her stunning account of how it feels.
Read MoreWhat The Poor Won’t Tell You
Poor people are forced by society to justify our existence. If we fit in with the stereotypes and poverty myths, we’re screwed. If we don’t, we’re also screwed.
Read More7 Snarky Responses to Those Annoying Questions People Ask Single Women Who Date Men
We have a hard time envisioning a woman who isn’t driven by romantic aspirations. You need go no further than any grocery store magazine aisle to be bombarded with quizzes, horoscopes, and advice on love. And we really need society to catch up and stop asking single women annoying questions. But until that glorious day, here are seven snarky responses to try.
Read More6 ‘Anti-Racist’ Buzzwords That Don’t Actually Change White Supremacy
“We all deserve equal rights!” These words help white people feel comfortable with change – but this shows how they normalize white supremacy more than they challenge it.
Read MoreMaking Our Movements Stronger by Resisting Antisemitism
Antisemitism, like other systemic “isms,” goes beyond just prejudice: it carries material power and it helps other systems of oppression function smoothly.
Read MoreHere’s How Elder Abuse Shows Up in Native Communities – And 4 Things You Can Do About It
Do you know the common signs of elder abuse? This isn’t commonly discussed, but it’s definitely affecting Native communities. Here are some simple strategies to help you address it.
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