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When I first told people that my husband was having an affair, I got a few different reactions. Some blamed me for his infidelity; others thought I was weak to consider staying. But I don’t think these are the only options. Here’s what I want you to know if you are ever involved in or asked to support a friend in a painful infidelity aftermath.

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Is your idea of “looking Latinx” based on stereotypes? You might be surprised by this info.

Caitlyn Jenner, Janet Mock, Laverne Cox. With trans people more visible than ever in the media, the way most of us talk about trans issues is misleading – and even harmful. Here’s how we can do better.

Black drug dealers, Latino rapists, Brown terrorists – the “villains” many people blame for our “crime problem” don’t hold up as scapegoats in the face of the facts.

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This author once believed the toxic messages that feminine gay men are undesirable and unlovable. These strategies helped him love himself – and they can remind you that you’re worth loving, too.

Social media is a great facilitator for interaction with the media. But I have to be honest: some of my fellow Internet activists have their work cut out for them when it comes to their social networking rants, namely those critiquing pop culture. Here are some ideas to keep in mind the next time you need to type out a diatribe about the latest media sensation.

“Are funding dollars worth forgoing safety?” At EF, we usually use the acronym “LGBTQIA+” – but this may not be the best way to support intersex folks.

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.

How are Asian immigrants who are seen as “foreign” treated differently than Asian Americans? Some of these answers are pretty subtle, but they definitely have an impact.

#1: “I isolated myself from people who’d already embraced me.” Do you know how the pressure to be “black enough” relates to internalized racism?

It’s time for us to stop fighting each other over what kind of body is right and affirm that all bodies are amazing so that we can move on, fight for social justice, and enjoy our lives.

If you’ve watched sitcoms, you’ve probably come across this trope that allows fat jokes without even including fat people – and here’s the reality about it that’s not funny at all.

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If you’re wondering how to shake off the lies you’ve been fed by the weight-loss industry and start an exercise routine out of self-love, these ideas should get you started!

As this video demonstrates, racist acts are protected by the people who silently witness those instances without interfering. Not engaging lets oppressive folks know that they can continue their behavior and reminds the oppressed that they aren’t welcome, safe, or valued. So, when you notice racism happening, even if you’re scared, be an ally and shut it down.

Our environmental problems won’t be solved by privileged people shopping at Whole Foods. Here’s how the social justice issues you care about include environmentalism.

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These are devastating. It’s far too common for poverty to be the default if you’re raising kids alone – and you may not realize how much that’s due to these circumstances unique to the structure of the United States.

Do you know why the idea that she’s “not Asian enough” is so harmful? It’s a lot more sinister than you may realize.

“#1. Understand the difference between healthy sexuality and sexualization.” We know we live in a hypersexual world, but how do we approach that in our parenting?

Do you think education is what it takes to make us all equal? That’s what many people say – but this will show you why that’s just a big, victim-blaming myth.

Once you know how our fashion habits are destroying the environment, what can you do about it? Try on some of these practical ideas.