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This Comic Reveals How Out-of-Control the Restaurant Industry’s Sexism Problem Really Is
Nobody should have to put up with these examples of sexism in the service industry. Do you have any more ideas on how to deal with it?
Read More6 Badass Women Answer: What Does Being a Latina Feminist Mean to You?
What does it mean to be a Latina feminist? Everyone has a unique experience, and here are six women who are making a big difference in the world. Their words have a lot that you may be able to relate to and learn from.
Read MoreDon’t Call Me Beautiful (And What to Say Instead)
It’s the affirmation that every woman allegedly wants and even needs to hear: “You’re beautiful.” Like many girls, this author aspired to be beautiful. If she wasn’t beautiful, she thought, how could she put my best self forward? How could she designate herself as worthy of someone’s time? Not feeling beautiful becomes almost threatening. Which prompts the question: Why?
Read MoreMy Partner Came Out as a Transgender Woman And We’re Happier Than Ever
“Would you still love me if…?” This is hard for some people to understand – so here’s an insider’s view that sheds a fascinating light on a relationship with a partner who transitions.
Read MoreWhy Aren’t Black Girls Allowed to be Girls?
A young girl gets roughed up by the cops because she looks “too old” for a student metro card. For real?
Read MoreIf Asian Women Hit On White Guys the Way White Guys Hit On Asian Women
This is hilarious! These convos happen way too often when white guys try to flirt with Asian women, so here are the tables turned to show how absurd they are.
Read MoreHere’s What You Can Do About Police Brutality Right Now
White allies, your sadness about police brutality doesn’t fix anything – but you CAN do something, and these six steps will get you started.
Read MoreAdmiring Emotionally Abusive Relationships: What Our Attraction to Edward from Twilight Means for Us
Years ago, I was seduced by Edward Cullen in Twilight. But today I see what I thought was caring and protective was actually controlling and emotionally abusive.
Read MoreHow White LGBTQIA+ People Can Be More Inclusive of People of Color
Unfortunately, LGBTQIA+ communities aren’t free of casual racism, and certain forms of racism have become so normalized that they get brushed off as minor.
Read MoreYes, We Should Believe Survivors: A Primer on the Neurobiology of Trauma
As feminist allies to survivors, we must believe that a survivor’s account of their sexual assault is true. Please read this article to understand why — even if we experience their account as disoriented, foggy, or even factually incorrect — we must understand that they are still telling their own deepest truth, and we must honor that. Survivors deserve our support.
Read MoreWhy Pressuring Someone to ‘Educate’ You About Their Struggles Is Oppression, Not Understanding
Ever heard or said something like “You should calm down and educate me?” It’s exhausting, and not the best way to get the info you need. Here’s why.
Read MoreI Was in Special Ed
From the way it was presented to me, I knew my disability was something negative; something no one wanted. So I was placed in Special Ed, because that’s what people do with you when they can’t figure you out.
Read MoreShattering Stereotypes: The Muslim Women You Thought You Knew
Asma and Farheen are twin sisters who both experience the same struggles with being labelled by belittling and ignorant stereotypes of Muslim women. And it put them in danger.
Read MoreI Chose To Live As A Flat Chested Woman After Breast Cancer
I decided not to have reconstructive surgery after cancer and am still figuring out how to navigate the world as a flat chested woman.
Read More7 Ways To Stop Trying To Be the “Perfect” New Mother
Becoming a mother is not easy and society doesn’t make it any easier. There’s constant pressure on mothers to be sure they are doing everything “perfect” to raise their children or else they’re be screwed up. And that fear can seriously mess up your ability to figure out what your child and you, as a mother, need.
Read MoreCalling an End to ‘Political Correctness’ Just Won’t Work – Here’s Why
How do you feel about the debate over “political correctness?” Some say that “being PC” is about stifling free speech – but this fun comic really puts things in perspective to show how wrong they are.
Read MoreKnow Someone with Food Allergies? Here Are 6 Things to Avoid Saying to Them
It might not seem like a big deal to say these things – but you should really find out what it’s like for a person with food allergies.
Read MoreDo These People ‘Look Healthy’ to You? Here’s Why It Sucks to Judge Health by Appearance
Ever thought about how the phrase “at least your have your health” feels for someone with an invisible illness? This smart comic breaks it down to give you a much more supportive outlook on what health really means.
Read MoreWhen White Feminists Respond to Anti-Racism Like Men Respond to Feminism
“I don’t see color,” “All lives matter,” “Why do you have to make it about race?” Some of the responses we get to anti-racism sound awfully familiar – have you noticed these parallels?
Read More9 Simple Ways to Reduce Police Violence Against People of Color in the US
This author has a hard time trusting police officers – and for good reason. But these ideas could help make some crucial changes to reduce racist police violence.
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