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7 Things Cis Men Over 50 Need to Remember When Dating Women
People over 50 are dating more and more every year – and some are still holding on to some oppressive ideas about what’s acceptable. Here are some critical dating tips to keep in mind.
Read More4 Ways Mainstream Animal Rights Movements Are Oppressive
You can be invested in animal rights, veganism, or vegetarianism without perpetuating other forms of oppression – but be sure to steer clear of these common ways the mainstream movements can be hurtful.
Read MoreA Love Letter to All The Feminists Who Don’t ‘Look Like’ Feminists
Do you fit the internal stereotypes of what a feminist supposedly “looks” like? We don’t all need to be the same kind of feminist, and this ode to the “uncool kids” of feminism is for you.
Read MoreHow Feminism Can Better Support Moms Who Aren’t Straight, White, or Middle-Class
Moms are constantly under attack in our society – but how often does standing up for mothers include moms who are single, of color, poor, queer or otherwise marginalized? Here’s how to make sure you support them.
Read More4 Things No One Should Ever Say to Disabled People on Benefits
“Why don’t you just get a job?” These are way too common – they’re even coming from presidential candidates right now. What else do you wish people would stop saying to disabled people on benefits?
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 More4 Ways That ‘Our Minds Are Fine’ Is Ableist Toward Cognitively Disabled Folks
“Our minds are fine. It’s our legs that don’t work.” Have you ever come across this sentiment in disability activism – or expressed it yourself? This author gets where you’re coming from, but you’ve got to find out how it’s hurtful.
Read More4 Ways to Make Your Period-Positivity More Inclusive
You might know how great period-positivity can be – debunking harmful myths about menstruation is important. But do you know who period-positivity tends to exclude? Here’s how to include more people who need it.
Read More10 Questions That Come Up When You’re Called Out for Ableist Language – Answered
“Lame.” “Crazy.” “Crippled.” We see these words used all the time, and if you’re wondering why it matters for you to stop using them, here are your answers.
Read More8 Ways to Practice Self-Care When College Is Taking a Toll on Your Spirit
You’ve probably heard how important self-care is. But if you’re in college – especially if you’re a marginalized student – you also know it can be hard to juggle self-care with school. These tips can help.
Read More4 Reasons Why Being Pro-Black Isn’t the Same as Being Anti-White
Ever felt like someone speaking up for the Black community was being “reverse racist?” You might be surprised by what’s perpetuating this belief – and you should check out why pro-Black does not mean anti-white.
Read More5 Ways Able-Bodied People Can Do Better By People in Wheelchairs
These tips are really easy to carry out, and they’ll make a big difference. Leave us a comment if you have more ideas!
Read MoreThe Pro-Choice Movement Has a White Supremacy Problem – And Anti-Choice Advocates Are Using It to Their Advantage
As this queer woman found out, keeping abortion safe and legal calls for more than you may think. Does any of this change how you’ll approach the issue?
Read MoreNeed Help Dealing with Trolls? These Feminists Have 5 Ideas
Dealing with trolls can make going online a nightmare. Which strategy do you use?
Read MoreWhy People Shouldn’t Tell You That ‘You Took That Wrong’ (And 4 Ways You Can Respond)
One simple sentence can have a dangerous impact – but read this to see how you can refuse to put up with it.
Read MoreFitness and Health Are Not the Same (No Matter What Fatphobia Attempts to Claim)
Do you believe everyone who’s fat is unhealthy? This author heard it from everyone – other fat people, doctors, strangers, concerned friends and family – and herself. Here’s how she changed the game by refuting the excuses people give for sizeist and fatphobic comments. Learn why it doesn’t have to be this way, and how to reframe what we call “healthy living.”
Read More3 Things To Consider When Choosing Between Calling Someone Out Or Calling Them In
There’s been a lot of talk lately critiquing call-out culture – and a lot of the concerns are valid. But is calling in always the answer? Or can that sometimes reproduce oppression inside social justice movements? Read this to get the lowdown on when each approach might be useful by centering on how to be most survivor-centered and how to achieve the results you want.
Read MoreIt’s Not All Glitter and Rainbows: 6 Harmful Myths About Coming Out
Perpetuating this mainstream coming-out narrative can bring a lot of problems, especially for people who don’t have mainstream privileges. It even hurts people who do. We need to broaden our focus towards resisting the system-wide oppression we all face – and breaking free of a problematic narrative. So let’s unpack some of the harmful myths of this mainstream narrative.
Read More‘Don’t Make Us Look Bad’: The Invisibility of LGBTQIA+ Intimate Partner Violence
We’re taught that a “normal” relationship has a cisgender man and a cisgender woman. Same with a “normal” case of intimate partner violence. But reports of LGBTQIA+ intimate partner violence are on the rise. So why is LGBTQIA+ IPV so invisible? Let’s survey the scene, and get some essential guidelines for giving safe and affirming support to LGBTQIA+ IPV survivors.
Read MoreThinking Critically About Who Pays for the Date
What do you think about before a date? You might plan for what you’ll say or wear. But what about who will pay? Here’s how common ideas about money and love relate to assumptions about gender and sexuality. We should be free to create connections that value our full selves. Get tips for thinking more about who pays for a date, and lose the patriarchal dating script.
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