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3 Ways My Learning Disability Affects My Life
Do you know anyone with a learning disability? These are invisible disabilities – so you might not understand the everyday impact. This explanation can help you get it.
Read More7 Critical Pieces of Info About the Death Penalty That You Need to Know ASAP
Does the death penalty cause more harm than good? Some voters have a chance to abolish it, and everyone should know this disturbing info.
Read MoreThis Convo on Gay-Straight Alliances Really Shows Why Queer Youth Need Community
What does queer community mean to you? Join Degrassi’s group chat on GSAs for a discussion on what it takes for LGBTQIA+ youth to feel free.
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 More3 Ways the Sexist ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ Trope Can Show Up in Polyamory
Do you know about the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope? When this sexist idea shows up in polyamorous relationships, the result can be toxic, and here’s how.
Read MoreThe Feminist Guide to Flirting Respectfully with Latina Women
If you’re tempted to approach a Latina woman like some of the guys in this article did, STOP! These alternatives will make things a lot less awkward for everyone.
Read More5 Harmful Myths the Ethically Non-Monogamous Community Needs to Address
Know anyone so fed up with the lack of ethics in non-monogamy that they’ve given it up? This author’s tempted to be one of them. Let’s unpack the assumptions that can make this community an unethical place to be.
Read More15 Comments Polyamorous People Are Tired of Getting
These responses to non-monogamy are super common – even from people who don’t mean to be judgmental. Do any of them cover your response to polyamory?
Read MoreTransgender 101: A Guide to Gender and Identity to Help You Keep Up with the Conversation
Feeling like you missed the memo on all the “new” terms about transgender identities? This simple guide can help you catch up and learn what gender really means.
Read More5 Ways ‘Respectability Politics’ Blame Black Women for Their Own Oppression
Your appearance, your emotions, your sexuality and more – have you learned any of these lessons in respectability politics? This info helped this author start to unlearn the racist self-hatred – and it might help you do the same.
Read MoreThe Gender Playbook: A Guide to Figuring Out Your Non-Binary Identity
Only you have the answers to figuring out your gender identity – but it’s hard to feel like there’s no template to follow if your gender is non-binary. Here’s the next best thing: a fantastic guide to figuring out your gender.
Read MoreHow Calling This Revolutionary Woman ‘Beautiful on the Inside’ Misses the Point
Understand revolution like Nomy Lamm does, and you’ll understand your own strength. Learn from Nomy’s honest article about fat oppression, disability, and punk. This is what everyone should know about how the media and mainstream feminism get it wrong when it comes to fatphobia – and how we can make it better in our everyday lives as we deconstruct hateful myths.
Read More13 Myths And Misconceptions About Trans Women
Almost all of these myths stem from the assumption that trans women are really men, and considering us through a male frame of reference. So if there is one myth to debunk from which all others would perish, it’s the notion that our gender is not legitimate. We are women. But if you need further explanation, let me break it down for you with these 13 myths.
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