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You know that friend who’s always pointing out how every commercial features mostly white people, and who ruins the best parts of movies by saying, “This scene is so sexist”? Ever considered that maybe they’re just media literate? Check out this video from Melissa Fabello for an introduction into what media literacy is and why you should care about it!

How did racist online networks contribute to this year’s election results – and what the hell can we do about it? Find some answers here.

We weren’t sure how a birdcage to be related to oppression either. Then we watched the video through the end.

Myths and stereotypes about weight are so normalized. So it’s no wonder if you (person who is worried about a loved one) are invested in the idea that fat is bad or want them to be spared the pain of being fat in our society. And it’s no wonder that you (person who has gained weight or is fat) may have some mixed feelings about the “help” that people want to give. Here’s some ways to have this conversation.

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“McDonald’s is supposed to be a job for people who can’t do anything else.” When this author realized she’d internalized dehumanizing stereotypes about her job, she learned a valuable lesson in empathy.

Refugees and migrants across the globe are desperate to cross borders to seek new possibilities for themselves and their families. Many are interested in crossing into the United States particularly. It’s actually the top global destination for migrants and refugees worldwide. Unstable political situations, armed conflict, scarcities in solid infrastructure and resources, and devalued currencies…

Gossip is a form of emotional and verbal bullying that many people minimize. While you may not be pushing someone into a locker or stealing their milk money, it’s extremely hurtful to the target’s self esteem, mental health and friendships. Learn some tips on how to speak out against it.

Do you ever feel like your activism is asking too much from you? Intersectional feminism can feel like a lot to take on, but this comic shows how it’s the key to balancing self-care with looking out for others.

Should the LGBTQIA+ acronym include an “A” for “ally”? Here’s why allies don’t belong in the acronym – and where they should be instead.

“Big Pharma is funding the misdiagnosis of mental illness so it can sell more drugs!” Here’s why this message is more complicated than you think – and who it’s hurting.

This isn’t your typical before and after story.

Dear White Folks: We have to stop using the n-word. Here are four reasons why it’s never okay for us to say it – and what the so-called “double standard” is really about.

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Slenderness is assumed to be a given in East Asian culture – which made this author think she was defective. Here’s why she’s not suffering in silence, and how she’s learning that her body is worth loving.

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What’s the problem with yoga in the US? Maybe you’ve bristled at the allegation that it’s cultural appropriation. And why shouldn’t all people have access to this wonderful practice? Here’s a clear breakdown of what parts of this billion-dollar industry misrepresent and colonize yoga, with steps to make sure your yoga practice comes from a place of love and respect.

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.

Failing to acknowledge Western privilege creates some huge problems. This list of examples will show you how to recognize the impact of Western privilege.

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.

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.

It was universal the dehumanized way people on Food Stamps are made to feel so in that aspect it is difficult to live on Food Stamps. Well the stigmatization ends for me. I refuse to hang my head for supplementing my husband’s income with SNAP.

The Bible gets a bad rap in many feminist circles. As someone raised in the Christian church, I don’t blame them. But at the same time, its core truths are feminist.