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Women Deserve Better
It is the goal of many conservative groups to shut down access to safe abortions, and some of them have the gall to promote these efforts with the slogan “Women deserve better.” Watch renowned slam poet Sonya Renee expose the unbelievable hypocrisy of these organizations and explain what exactly women deserve: choice.
Read More10 Not-So-Feminist Things We Feminists Do in Comments Sections
“Wait, aren’t these the same people who are supposed to be about equality?” These reveal some seriously troubling issues in our movements.
Read MoreThe Sexist Things People Get Away with Saying at Work
“There’s no way in hell he’d give that feedback to a man.” Sexism at work can be subtle, but here’s why it matters.
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 MoreYour Guide On How to Support Black People After Incidents of Police Violence
“#1. Don’t Demand We Share Our Thoughts On Every Black Murder.” It can be hard to know how to support black folks right now – but this guide is a start.
Read MoreWhat Being Non-Binary in Female-Centric Spaces Is Like – And How to Be More Inclusive
Is your space only for binary women, or for more gender identities? This info will help you avoid exclusive language when you’re trying to be inclusive.
Read More4 Reasons LGBTQIA+ and Immigrant Activists Can’t Afford Not to Work Together
Can you name the struggles that immigrants and LGBTQIA+ folks share? This author is part of both communities, and has some compelling reasons for them to fight side by side.
Read More7 Ways to Support a Friend Who Recently Came Out As Asexual
Asexuality is still widely misunderstood – so if you’re trying to support an asexual friend, you might end up causing more harm than good. Here’s how to avoid common mistakes and give some real support.
Read More15 Common Phrases That Are Way More Ableist Than You May Realize
“You’re so inspirational!” How would you feel if people treated you like a support group treated this author? These phrases are everywhere, even from people who don’t mean to be ableist and hurtful – but here’s why they hurt.
Read MoreStill Think White Privilege Isn’t Real? These 6 Lessons Will Erase All Doubt
This author wasn’t always aware of how she benefitted from being perceived as white – but she’s sharing the disturbing experiences that led her to realize just how harrowing the forces behind white privilege are.
Read MoreThese 7 Assumptions About Non-Binary Folks May Be Hindering Your Trans Allyship
So you know that some people are non-binary – but do you know that these common (and harmful) myths about them are false?
Read More4 Things We Can Do to Make Feminist Organizing More Inclusive and Empowering for All of Us
For too long, the feminist movement has excluded too many people. And that hurts all of us. You might have learned about how oppression is connected and why solidarity is important, so here’s the next step – how to create actual inclusivity. From someone who’s fought for her own inclusion, learn what it takes to change how we do our work for a more equitable world.
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 More5 Reasons White People Don’t Have to Hate People of Color to Be Racist
We all know the ways well-meaning white people aren’t intentionally racist, and we get it – it’s tough to feel like part of the problem. But everyone should know these ways that even the most “well-intended” white person can participate in and benefit from racism. Learn what to do after acknowledging your privilege (hint: don’t hate yourself, just be accountable).
Read More5 Things Straight Women Should Stop Saying to Queer Women
There are certain things people say to queer women over and over again that they just shouldn’t — and straight women do this, too. We think that women can’t oppress other women, but it’s entirely possible. And we need to talk more about it. So, here are five things straight women shouldn’t say when talking to queer women. And yes, we’ve heard them all before.
Read MoreWhat We Can All Learn From Nicki Minaj Schooling Miley Cyrus on Tone Policing
Did you catch the confrontation between Nicki Minaj and Miley Cyrus at the VMAs? Here’s why this author’s on #TeamNicki – and what you need to know to avoid being part of the problem of tone policing.
Read MoreWhat Privilege Really Means (And Doesn’t Mean) – To Clear Up Your Doubts Once and For All
Ever felt upset when someone said you had privilege? That probably means you believe one of these myths. Let’s clear up what your privilege really means.
Read MoreThere is a 17% Increase in Mexico Border Deaths This Year — Here’s What We Can Do About It
“With Trump, everything is just getting worse and the border patrol…I don’t know what’s going to happen. People are going to have to take a stand and protect each other.”
Read MoreA Working-Class Strategy for Defeating White Supremacy
This article was originally published on In These Times. It has been lightly edited and republished here with the author’s permission. Ever since the earth-shaking election of Donald Trump, there have been innumerable articles arguing that Democrats brought this upon themselves by losing white, working-class voters in the Midwest. These articles have been met with…
Read MoreWhat I Learned About My White Privilege From Watching ‘Get Out’
“I’m complicit in racism. And you are, too!” Are any of the themes in Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” familiar from your life?
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