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Why Every Man Should Care About Abortion Rights
Do you know how much men influence access to abortion? While it’s called a “women’s issue,” men play a powerful role in abortion rights and stigma – and here’s the info that too many men are missing.
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 More8 Common Myths About Homelessness – Debunked
“Myth #8: Services and buildings will end homelessness.” Society gives us a very limited image of what homelessness looks like – so unlearning these myths is essential.
Read MoreThese 25 Examples of Male Privilege from a Trans Guy’s Perspective Really Prove the Point
This author shows us how many privileges he gained when he transitioned – and we were blown away by the list.
Read More6 Reasons I Want My White Child to Take Ethnic Studies
Do you know about the movement to expand Ethnic Studies in our schools? This author’s perspective and research show why all of us should be on board.
Read More7 Lies We Have to Stop Telling About Black Girls
There is a myth that Black girls generally fare better than Black boys — that they somehow have it easier. Here are 7 myths that we need to stop repeating when it comes to young Black women and the achievement gap.
Read MoreWhat It’s Like To Be An Undocumented LGBTQ+ Parent Of Color During The Trump Era
LGBTQ+ families of color deserve to exist — no matter how deplorable Trump’s actions are.
Read MoreI’m a 60-Year-Old Feminist Who Just Decided To Get Married
She used to say she was married to her career. Find out what it means for this 60-year-old feminist to exchange independence for interdependence.
Read More50 Body Acceptance New Year Resolutions (That Don’t Involve Dieting!)
All the new year’s resolution hype around “weight loss as the key to happiness” can be super harmful. These awesome ideas can help you resolve to actually take care of your body instead.
Read MoreThe Abortion Pill: Facts You Can Swallow
Abortion has been historically demonized, but we must rise to the occasion and ensure that everyone can gain access to safe abortions and reproductive care when and if they need it.
Read More5 Things Black Women Want To See In The New Healthcare Plan
While reflecting on recent news about health care, I think back on the lives of Anarcha, Betsy, Lucy and nine other unnamed enslaved Black women who were experimented on by the “father of modern gynecology,” a white doctor named J. Marion Sims. Without their consent or anesthesia (which was available at the time), Sims perfected…
Read More4 Ways We Teach Boys It’s Normal to Pressure Girls Sexually
If you grew up in the United States, it is almost inevitable that you’ve been subject to a few standard aphorisms. These include things like: “Anyone can make it here if they try hard enough,” “Nothing worth having comes easy,” “Hard work pays off,” “Winners never quit, and quitters never win,” and “Success is no…
Read More50 Liberating Relationship ‘Rules’ for Feminists to Live By
Common advice pressures you to date according to some pretty oppressive “rules.” This is a different take that may help you find healthier guidelines.
Read MoreWhy People Who Fetishize Trans Women Are Not Our Allies
These people who fetishize trans women and pose as allies may use flowery social justice language – but something’s very wrong with this picture.
Read MoreYou Still Get to Have Bodily Autonomy in a Relationship – Here’s How to Maintain It
You always get to have control over your own body – relationships included. Celia Edell shares some affirming advice to help make sure you do.
Read More5 Oppressive Tactics We Need to Stop Using in Our Anti-Oppression Work
Calling oppressive people “old,” “crazy,” or “ugly?” We get your frustration, but here’s why we’ve got to do better than making oppressive comments ourselves.
Read MoreI Was Taught to Be Proud of My Tight Asian P*ssy – Here’s Why I Wish I Hadn’t Been
“Who gets to be a ‘real’ Asian woman?” You may know the stereotypes about the “tight” Asian vagina – and we need to talk about the appalling impact.
Read More4 Things We Need to Stop Teaching Boys to Avoid Nurturing Their Sexual Entitlement
What are some ways you’ve seen society teaching boys and men that women are theirs for the taking?
Read MoreYour First Time: A Sexual Guide for Trans Men
Trans men, like all people, need to know how to have fulfilling, safe, healthy sex to feel whole and good about ourselves. We deserve it (and don’t let anyone tell you differently). But most out trans boys, trans men, and trans masculine people I know receive inadequate, if not wholly non-existent, sex talks. So here are seven key places to start.
Read MoreHow I Stopped Letting a Man Tell Me My Body Was ‘Too Wrinkled’ For Him
This author’s date told her “Your body is too wrinkly. I like your head and your heart. But I just can’t deal with your body.” Here’s why she told him “thank you.”
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