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6 Things a Feminist Woman Who Dates Men Should Look For on a First Date
How do you know if a new guy will respect you as an equal? These questions will help you figure it out early on so you don’t waste your time.
Read More5 Myths You May Believe About ADHD (And the Facts That Prove Them Wrong)
Do you know what it’s like to have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? These myths are so common that what you think you know about ADD might be far from the truth.
Read MoreWhy Success Narratives Are Bullsh*t and You Can Stop Blaming Yourself for Your Financial Problems
Do you believe in the “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” mentality, or is this article more like your reality?
Read MoreWhat’s Your Excuse (For Perpetuating Fitspo’s Ableist Narrative)?
What does it say about how we value bodies when “fitspo” – or “fitspiration” – is so popular? There have been many debates about whether fitspo is empowering or disempowering, but we don’t often think about how fitspiration is highly ableist in its assumptions about health and our ability to work out to extremes. It’s time to expose these assumptions.
Read MoreSo You Call Yourself an Ally: 10 Things All ‘Allies’ Need to Know
There are lots of ways to be a great “ally” – and innumerable ways to be a terrible one. But it’s not rocket science. There are simple things you can keep in mind and do in order to be a better person “currently operating in solidarity with” the marginalized or oppressed. And while this list is not comprehensive, it’s definitely somewhere to start. So “allies,” let’s talk.
Read More9 Intersectional Parenting Tips for Parents with Privilege
“I want my kids to do better than me.” How can you pass on anti-oppressive values to your kids? With these tips, you can grow together every day.
Read More6 Great Moves to Throwing a More Accessible Party
If you’re a non-disabled person, you may not notice the ways your parties can be inaccessible. These questions can help you throw a super fun, much more accessible party for everyone.
Read MoreI Have a Mental Disorder – And No, I’m Not Sorry
If anyone expects you to apologize for how your mental disorder or illness shows up, this comic is a great answer to them.
Read MoreHere Are 7 Reasons Why Polyamory Is More Difficult When You’re Disabled
Though polyamory has become (slightly) more mainstream-most articles and self-help books focus on abled and neurotypical folks. As someone who’s disabled and non-monogamous, it’s hard for me to relate to most of them. So many of the things me and my partner(s) have to navigate are often ignored or glossed over. Mainstream polyamory discourse generally…
Read MoreMarriage Institutions Aren’t Just Sexist — They’re Ableist And Disrespectful To People With Disabilities
In order to achieve full equality, society must recognize that disabled people are non-monolithic, deeply complex human beings with hopes, desires, fears and life goals just like everyone else.
Read More3 Reasons Why Calling Bigots ‘Uneducated’ Is Counter-Productive
Ever used the word “uneducated” to describe someone who’s bigoted? This is why this habit has no place in communities that care about social justice.
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 More6 Awesome Ways to Make Pride Events Less Exclusive
Pride can a wonderful space for LGBTQIA+ affirmation and celebration – but have you noticed who often gets left out? Here’s how to have fun Pride events without encouraging transphobia, ableism, racism, and more.
Read MoreDon’t Call My Sister ‘Cute’ – 6 Good Reasons to Stop Infantilizing Disabled People
You probably don’t think “cute” is an offensive word. But check out these common ways of treating disabled people like small children, and you’ll realize why this form of ableism is so messed up.
Read More7 Crucial Ways My Nondisabled Friends Get It Right
Do you know how to support your disabled friends without the ableist mistakes so many people make? These positive examples show how to make it happen.
Read More10 Examples of Media Misrepresentation – And the Real Life Consequences
“It’s just a movie!” What’s the big deal about media misrepresentation? These real-life examples of the impact show how dangerous stereotypes really are.
Read MoreFeeling ‘Fat?’ This Woman Is Fighting the Forces That Make You Feel That Way
What if we told you that “fat” is not a feeling? That’s what performer and body empowerment activist Caroline Rothstein says in this stirring video about how trauma, beauty standards, and oppression teach us not to love our bodies. Learn from her eating disorder recovery, and get her key to choosing to love her body – and respect other people’s bodies, too. (Content Warning: Rape, eating disorder)
Read MoreSh*t People Say to Autistic People
(Trigger Warning: Ableist language) “I’ve seen Rain Man.” “But there’s nothing wrong with you.” “Labels go on soup cans. Not people.” Don’t be this person. With this video, find out just how insensitive people can be when they talk about autism, and learn what not to say to avoid perpetuating harmful false beliefs. And if you’ve gotten these comments, get a good laugh and know that you’re not alone.
Read MoreLaverne Cox Challenges Passing Privilege and Lifts Up Trans Beauty
By awarding more value to transgender people who “pass” as their gender, we send the message that something’s wrong with being trans. That message is wrong. Here’s Laverne Cox challenging it with the recognition that being trans is beautiful. Take in her uplifting message to combat the harm of passing privilege. We should be free to proudly pass as ourselves.
Read MoreHow to Grow Your Daily Practice as a Feminist
The work of being a feminist doesn’t stop once we claim to be feminists. Years of socialization will not suddenly vanish from one’s mind or way of knowing and experiencing the world. So it’s important we be honest with ourselves about messages we’ve internalized, recognize our privilege, and question our assumptions in order to practice an inclusive, accountable, and progressive feminism.
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