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The Beginner’s Guide to Reproductive Rights – What They Are and Why We Need Them
When it comes to this subject, most people talk about abortion laws. But did you know we have much more to fight for to support all of our reproductive rights?
Read More20+ Struggles Mentally Ill People Face in Colleges and Universities
Dealing with the symptoms of mental illness can be hard enough – and these examples of ableism on campus make college even tougher for students.
Read MoreYou Deserve Paid Sick Leave (So How Can You Advocate for It?)
Make no mistake: Paid sick days are a feminist issue. And they’re one of those job benefits you don’t realize you want until you suddenly need them. The ability to take time off when you or a family member is sick impacts your health, well-being, and financial security. You shouldn’t have to choose between your paycheck and your health.
Read More9 Ways We Can Make Social Justice Movements Less Elitist and More Accessible
Ever participated in these ways of making social justice communities exclusive? They’re pretty common, but this author’s got some ways to include everyone – and some really good points about why it matters.
Read More3 Reasons Why Being Anti-Racist Isn’t Code for Being Anti-White
It seems like every time anti-racism activists speak up about their work, there is some level of pushback claiming that the work is “attacking white people.” But the thing is, that’s just not true. Anti-racism is not against white people. To clarify what anti-racism is really about, here are three things that the movement actually works to dismantle.
Read MoreA Heartfelt Message for Everyone with Eating Disorders That Aren’t ‘Bad Enough’
Have you ever struggled with disordered eating, but felt left out of common images of what’s “bad enough” for treatment? You deserve support, too – and this is for you.
Read More6 Reasons You May Think #OscarsSoWhite Is No Big Deal – And Why It Absolutely Is
#OscarsSoWhite is trending, but is a celebrity awards show really the way to aim for equality? Check out the answers to the questions you’ve been asking, and see why media diversity’s more important than you might think.
Read MoreHow the Mainstream LGBTQIA+ Movement Is Leaving Behind and Even Hurting Our Community’s Most Vulnerable
The growing rift between mainstream and marginalized LGBTQIA+ people who are often trans, of color, poor, and homeless exposes a dangerous truth about the movement. Here’s why we need to do better.
Read MoreWhy Blaming the Wage Gap on Women ‘Not Picking High-Paying Jobs’ Is Bullsh*t
Ever come across this excuse for the wage gap? The idea that women just don’t pick jobs that pay well might make sense – until you see the real facts behind these supposed trends.
Read More5 Times Communities of Color Have Used Alternative Healing Practices Instead of Calling the Police
You’re walking down the street and you see someone commit a crime or do harm. What’s your first instinct? For some of us, it might be to call the police. From the time we’re little, adults instruct us on how to dial 911, or we learn ourselves because we have to. But do we always…
Read More3 Upsetting Examples of Anti-Native Racism in Pop Culture (And What To Do About It)
“It’s just a movie!” Really? You’ve probably come across examples of anti-Native oppression, but you might not realize how damaging they are.
Read More10 Tips for Talking About Sexual Violence with Your Sons
We often discuss issues of rape and sexual violence with our daughters, but are we having these critical conversations with our sons? The truth is that our sons can be victims of rape, too. They can also be bystanders, confidants, or rapists. Undoubtedly these conversations are challenging. So how do we start them, and what do we talk about? Here are a few tips.
Read More3 Common Myths About Gentrification – And the Facts That Prove We Need to Stop It
“Well, neighborhoods always change” is a common response to the subject of gentrification. But once you understand what gentrification really means, you won’t be saying that.
Read MoreTime for a New Year’s Revolution: How Diet Culture Upholds Capitalism
“Diet culture” refers to a society that is so inundated with dieting propaganda that it affects how we relate to ourselves and each other. And in case you haven’t noticed, we live in one. Watch vlogger Melissa A. Fabello use food psychology to explain how the restrict-and-binge cycle hurts everyone except the industries that are creating your body dissatisfaction.
Read MoreOur Society Divides Sexual Violence Survivors into ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ – And There’s an Oppressive History Behind It
Have you noticed how society treats some survivors as “good” and some as “bad?” Here’s the disturbing truth about where that comes from.
Read More11 Stereotypes About Genital Herpes You Probably Believe (And Why You Shouldn’t)
These misconceptions are so common that this information will probably surprise you. When you read about how they fuel stigma against STI-positive people, you’ll realize why you need to stop buying into these myths.
Read MoreHolding the Tension: Whiteness vs. European Cultural Identity
We must get in touch with our cultural heritage to understand our stake in ending White Supremacy through a connection to what we lost, but we also have to understand and remain accountable to the privileges that Whiteness affords us every day. In some ways, this is a complex tension to hold. Because while not all White people are bad, Whiteness surely is.
Read MoreHere Are 20 Examples of Cissexism That We’ve Probably All Committed at Some Point
Are you part of the problem of erasing trans identities? These examples are super common – but once you recognize them in your behavior, you can make a change.
Read More7 Amazing Environmental Justice Orgs We NEED to Support in 2018
Despite our grim environmental status, there are so many great organizations doing important work. We need to remember that and support them in any way we can.
Read MoreHere’s Why You Shouldn’t ‘Debate’ with People Online
Let’s get real about “online debates” – what are they really good for? This comic has some much better ideas.
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