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Gender Equality Explained in a Simple Mathematical Equation
In math, equality signifies that two entities have the same value — it does not communicate that an entity is greater, lesser, weaker, stronger.
Read MoreHow To Set Social Media Boundaries For Yourself — And Stick To Them
Whether it’s the fact that you’re using it too much or that what you’re seeing online is overly negative, just face it: you may need a social media break.
Read MoreAsian Americans: 10 Warning Signs That Show You’re Siding With Whiteness
As soon as we confront how we as Asian Americans can be complicit in siding with whiteness, we can truly begin to love our communities and ourselves.
Read MoreHow Queerness Erased Bisexuality
I remained more invisible than I realized under a giant queer umbrella that I thought conveyed my truth, not realizing the extent to which no one could see it.
Read MoreBeing A Good Ally Means Not Expecting A Reward
This article was originally published on The Huffington Post and republished here with the author’s permission. What does it mean to be a white ally for racial justice? Is it sharing a Jordan Edwards hashtag on twitter? Publicly decrying a lack of judicial justice every time a Black man is murdered by the police? Passing…
Read MoreHow You Can Responsibly Take Accountability When You Cause Harm To Another Person
I’m a rape and sexual assault survivor. For almost two years, I was in an emotionally, sexually, and physically violent friendship that frequently crossed my boundaries and made me feel unsafe. It took time for me to heal from what happened and relearn that the situation wasn’t my fault. My abuser never took full accountability…
Read MorePublic Forgiveness: The Crucial Missing Step To Making Call Out Culture Non-Toxic
We all know that one person who you and your friends no longer ask about, a persona non grata within social justice. For the purposes of this article, let’s refer to her as G. She’s just one of the many people who have been excommunicated from social justice activism by way of social media call…
Read More5 Problems I Still Deal With After Being Called ‘Too Sensitive’ As a Child
“There’s something about you that’s very… blank,” a friend admitted to me a few years ago. “Like, you say everything in this emotionless way.” It hadn’t always been like that. I used to cry at cartoons because I loved getting so wrapped up in the story, it felt like it was my own. My parents…
Read MoreHaving a Mental Disorder is Not Trendy
Editor’s Note: While this comic asks people to avoid trivializing mental illnesses, it’s also true that self-diagnosis is often the first step towards seeking mental healthcare. For more information on the usefulness of self-diagnosis, please see this article. To learn more, check out: 5 Unhelpful Things People Say to Trivialize Mental Health Issues A…
Read More5 Ways You Can Be an Activist Without Hitting the Streets
So far, resistance to Trump has involved a whole lot of marching – but that’s not the only way to make a difference. Check out these other options for your activism.
Read More9 Ways to Defy the ‘Good Fatty’ Trope
If you feel pressure to be a “Good Fatty” – like the type of fat person who’s trying to be smaller – try these actions to help relieve the pressure.
Read MoreHow to Help the Cause When You Need to Help Yourself
“How can I be of any help to any cause when I’m truly mentally sick?” If you have mental health struggles like she does, try these approaches to activism.
Read MoreWhy It Can Be Hard to Report ‘Harmless Flirting’ – And Why It’s Still a Valid Option
The way this guy tried to pursue her was appalling – but she wasn’t sure about reporting him, for reasons lots of us can relate to. Here’s what this says about sexual harassment.
Read More15+ Body Positive Things You Can Do Today
Body positivity can seem intimidating if you don’t know where to start. Try these small steps and showing your body some love might feel a lot more doable!
Read More5 Ways We Unintentionally Encourage Disordered Eating During the Holidays
You’ve probably said or heard these things around the holidays – but do you know how they can contribute to disordered eating?
Read More4 Things Getting Doxed Taught Me About Being a Fat Person
Her story of going through doxxing, an extreme form of online harassment, is horrifying. But these lessons she’s taking from it are powerful.
Read More8 Steps Toward Building Indispensability (Instead of Disposability) Culture
In social justice communities and in call-out culture, we often treat people like they’re disposable when they mess up. What if we tried this instead?
Read MoreThis Is What It’s Like When Men Feel Entitled to Grab Your Body
Too many of us know the social norm of men’s sexual entitlement toward women – even our president-elect brags about it. This piece by Reagan Myers captures the chilling experience.
Read MoreAn Affirming Help Guide for Living with Schizophrenia
It can be hard to find resources to help you cope with symptoms of schizophrenia like hallucinations and paranoia. But you’re in luck – here are some supportive ideas!
Read More5 Bogus Ways We’re Taught That Our Bodies Define If We’re ‘Good’ People
What makes you a “good” person? It’s sure not your health or your size, so here’s some help with unlearning the common lies that can make you feel that way.
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