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4 Things We’re Not Saying When We Say ‘Thin Privilege’
“We’re not saying it’s okay to be skinny-shamed.” Do you have objections to the concept of thin privilege? You might be misinterpreting the message, so here’s some clarity on what thin privilege is really about.
Read MoreThe Radical Friendship Contract: 10 Expectations for Loving People Fully
A contract for friendship? Yes, really – imagine rolling with a squad like this, loving each other in your fullness, and you’ll know why this author’s onto something.
Read More6 Ways to Make Room for Mistakes in Activism – And Still Hold Each Other Accountable
Is it possible to make more room for mistakes in activism without letting people off the hook for causing harm? Here are some strategies you can try to support growth in our movements.
Read MoreThat’s Not Who I Am: Calling Out and Challenging Stereotypes of Asian Americans
Asian America: It’s a land of stereotypes — at least, according to television and film. Unfortunately, these stereotypes too often fall under the popular radar and aren’t discussed or acknowledged as much as they should be. I want to get the discussion started. I’d like to examine three of the most pervasive Asian stereotypes we see so often in mainstream media.
Read More4 Lies ‘Nice Guys,’ Pickup Artists, and Everyday Misogynists Tell You About Women — And Why They Hurt Us All
“Women are only interested in men who are jerks.” Sound familiar? That’s because messages like these are a staple of toxic masculinity. Read on to find out why this author calls getting rid of these beliefs “the best thing that ever happened to me.”
Read More5 Ways You Can Be an Activist Without Hitting the Streets
So far, resistance to Trump has involved a whole lot of marching – but that’s not the only way to make a difference. Check out these other options for your activism.
Read More10 Emotional Abuse Tactics That Trump Blatantly Used in the First Debate
Did you notice any of these in the presidential debate? Emotional and verbal abuse are being normalized – so let’s shed some light to show what’s really going on.
Read More10 Ways Your Social Justice Work Might Be Inaccessible and Elitist (And Why That’s a Problem)
“3. Using academic language when no one understands it.” Are you falling for the trap of activist elitism? Here’s how to tell if inaccessibility is hindering your anti-oppression work.
Read More25 Ridiculous Things I Shouldn’t Have to Do to Avoid Street Harassment
“What’s the big deal? It’s a compliment!” If you knew what we have to do to navigate street harassment, you’d have a hard time dismissing the problem – so here are some examples.
Read MoreBack Off, Thin People – Here’s Why Body Positivity Wasn’t Made for You
Where’s the focus on thin women in body positivity movements? You can’t deny that these are good reasons why it’s missing.
Read More7 Reasons Why White People Should Not Wear Black Hairstyles
Wondering what the big deal is about white people wearing traditionally black hairstyles? Read this and you’ll know why it’s not “just hair.”
Read MoreThe Black Feminist’s Guide to the Racist Sh*t That Too Many White Feminists Say
Have you noticed the feminist movement’s race problem? You’re not being “divisive” or “too sensitive” if you have – here’s why.
Read More8 Lessons That Show How Emotional Labor Defines Women’s Lives
Are you expected to give emotional labor in these ways? This author has poignantly captured the impact of this pressure on women and other people society labels “feminine.”
Read MoreThink It’s #NotAllMen? These 4 Facts Prove You’re Just Plain Wrong
Want to say “not all men” because you’re not like that? Actually, distancing any man from the problem of sexism is dangerous – read this to find out why.
Read MoreIs Your Allyship Proactive? How to Be an Ally in Training
Would you call yourself an ally or an ally in training? This fun comic shows the difference, and it can help you understand what effective allyship really means.
Read MoreWhy I’m Confused About My Sexuality – And It’s Okay If You Are, Too
There’s a lot of pressure to really “know” who you are when it comes to your sexuality. But this reminder from Connor Manning is really reassuring.
Read MoreHere’s the Perfect Metaphor for Why Victim-Blaming Is Completely Ridiculous
Nobody who watches this could deny that this common approach to sexual assault survivors is wrong – so pass it on to help put a stop to victim-blaming.
Read MoreThe Pain of Being Poor: Masculinity and Manhood in a Recession
Male socialization runs so deep through our veins. For many, the shame of not having money, the shame of not being able to provide, collapses upon every other facet of our lives. Few of us speak the shame. Few of us hold the shame, look at it, and let it be within us but not of us. Few of us know how.
Read MoreNo, There’s No Such Thing As a ‘Bad Bisexual’
Worried that you might be a “bad bisexual?” Connor Manning shuts down the idea that there’s a wrong way to be bi.
Read MoreQuestions No 4-Year-Old Should Have to Ask: “But Uncle, what happens if the cop is really mean?”
Young, unarmed Black men are being shot and killed at an alarming rate, particularly by the police. What are these shootings teaching our young Black boys? Check out this powerful spoken word poem from Javon Johnson about the day he realized his 4 year old nephew was already preparing for the battle that would be his life as a Black man in a racist, anti-Black world.
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