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Claiming 6 Personal Rights as a Vietnamese, Gender Non-Conforming Femme
“I have the right to reject what you consider respectable.” As a non-binary, gender non-conforming Vietnamese femme, this author has had too many rights denied. Now they’re reclaiming them.
Read MoreWant to Be an Effective Ally in the Fat Acceptance Movement? Fight Your Internalized Fatphobia First
We weren’t expecting this article to take the turn that it did – but it helped us reevaluate our internalized oppression, so we’re sure glad it did.
Read More5 Ways to Still Feel Like a Man When You Have Your Period
Some of these are unexpected – but all of them can be really empowering.
Read MoreYour Child Should Never Be Forced to Hug Anyone (Yes, Including a Relative) – Here Are 7 Reasons Why
On the surface, hugging seems pleasant. But disrespecting your child’s bodily autonomy? Not so much. This list might really change your perspective.
Read More5 Ways to Deal with Misguided (But Well-Intentioned) Allies
It’s not that the misguided ally is a bad person. We know they don’t want to hurt us. But they do. And until misguided allies learn the error in their ways, the true work of activism and allyship cannot be done. Fortunately, there are a few activist communication hacks for dealing with the misguided allies we’ll all inevitably encounter. Read on for five.
Read MoreYou Call It Professionalism; I Call It Oppression in a Three-Piece Suit
How comfortable do you feel in a three-piece suit? “Professionalism” is a social construct, and like all social constructs, it’s a total downer. Standards of looking professional uphold a lot of ugly “isms,” as policies with a racist, sexist, classist, and xenophobic core. Here’s the truth about why the work we do should speak more loudly than how we look.
Read More4 Reasons Why the US Police Force Is an Extension of Slavery and White Supremacy (That You Were Probably Never Taught)
Many Black and Black-allied people in the US are enraged with the police. We think if you read these historical and contemporary truths, you’ll be angry, too.
Read MoreThis Is What It Feels Like to Have Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Maybe you’ve heard of Body Dysmorphic Disorder – but this will show you how it really feels, and how society’s body image pressures make it worse.
Read More3 Reasons Queer Asians Can’t Discard Their Families – And Why They Don’t Have to
Tired of the same old movie about a gay white kid overcoming their family’s disapproval? If you’re queer and Asian, you’ll appreciate this author’s take on how those narratives don’t fit your needs.
Read More6 Ways to Support Your Non-Binary Child
Non-binary kids are kids who feel that they are multiple genders, none, or some mixture thereof. As a former non-binary kid myself, this author has some thoughts about how best to parent non-binary kids. Because knowledge is power – and knowing how to wade through your child’s non-binary identity can help you be a better parent and your child be their authentic self!
Read MoreA Guide for Straight and Cisgender Allies in LGBTQIA+ Spaces
Even among allies with good intentions, there are some oppressive habits that come up in LGBTQIA+ spaces. Here’s how you can have fun and support friends in queer spaces in a respectful way.
Read More4 Ways Our Socially Accepted Beauty Ideals Are Racist
“We should be able to feel our own beauty on our own terms.” Let’s unpack how our beauty norms reinforce racism – so we can heal from the impact.
Read MoreIs Your Script Actually Trans Positive? Use This Checklist To Do It The Right Way
This article was originally published on Woke and republished here with the author’s permission. What’s the bottom line? For trans characters in film and TV, roles seem to follow these same boring formulas: Their storylines are either entirely about being trans or are transition-focused. They are usually played by cis people, conveniently making it so…
Read More3 Facts You May Not Know About the Racist Origins of ‘Colorblindness’
Think you’re helping end racism by saying you don’t “see” color? This horrible history of why you’re taught to be “colorblind” will make you think again.
Read More7 Reasons Why Patriarchy Is Bad (And Feminism Is Good) For Men
Sure, patriarchy is set up to benefit men – but these patriarchal norms are hurting men, and here’s how feminism can help.
Read MoreMy Feminism Is Black, Intersectional, and Womanist – And I Refuse to Be Left Out of the Movement
What do you know about womanism? This fascinating account shows why it’s necessary for equality.
Read More10 Myths About Non-Binary People It’s Time to Unlearn
Many people grew up being told that all people were either male or female. So there’s widespread misinformation about being non-binary. Let’s clear up some things about non-binary people.
Read MoreEver Been Told to ‘Check Your Privilege?’ Here’s What That Really Means
Lots of people – including this author – have gotten angry when they’re told to check their privilege. But a lot of people also believe in these myths. Does this article change how you feel about this?
Read More5 Reasons the ‘Poor People Should Get an Education’ Myth Doesn’t Work At All
If you think “get an education” is good advice for low-income people, then you’re missing how this myth is actually hurting poor folks.
Read More5 Actions White Educators Can Take to Help Make Schools Anti-Racist
How can white teachers help make classrooms more racially just? These ideas will help you move away from guilt and defensiveness and into action.
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