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No, Trans Women Athletes Do Not Have Unfair Advantages
Do you think it’s unfair for trans women athletes to compete in women’s sports? Then you need to know this info that too many people are missing.
Read More5 Things We Shouldn’t Be Dismissing as ‘Girl Hate’
We’re all for resisting the pressure on women to judge each other – but let’s get some clarity on these common situations that aren’t “girl hate” at all.
Read More4 Reasons Anti-Feminist Women Hate Feminism (And What They’re Missing)
“I don’t need feminism because I’m not a victim!” Ever believed one of these myths about feminism? Let’s debunk these misconceptions.
Read More4 Teenage Girl Tropes Spreading Dangerous Stereotypes in the Media
#1: “The ‘jailbait’ teenage girl.” You’ve probably encountered these types of teenage girls in the media – but have you thought about what they say about our society?
Read MoreJK Rowling’s Anti-Native ‘Magic’ Racism – And How Authors Can Do Diversity Better
“What’s the big deal” about the anti-Native racism in fiction like JK Rowling’s “History of Magic in North America?” Find out where she’s gone wrong – and why it really matters.
Read More18 Ways My Privilege Shows Up As a Westernized Asian American
How are Asian immigrants who are seen as “foreign” treated differently than Asian Americans? Some of these answers are pretty subtle, but they definitely have an impact.
Read MoreWhat’s So Feminist About Yoga? Here Are 4 Amazing Connections
If you’re thinking of the mainstream Western yoga industry, you might think that yoga is not feminist. Here’s an approach that shows the two go hand-in-hand.
Read More4 Small Ways to Avoid Toxic Messages When Addressing Exercise with Our Children
#1: “Exercise shouldn’t be framed in terms of weight loss.” In a world of toxic messages about health and fitness, how do you talk to your kids about exercise? These changes can help.
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 More9 Ways to Support Your Muslim Friends During Ramadan
Do you have questions about Ramadan? This article covers the basics of how non-Muslims can support Muslims, especially during this holy month.
Read MoreWhy Your Fat Friend Doesn’t Need Your Health Concern – And What to Do Instead
“I just want you to be healthy.” If you think you’re being helpful by showing concern for your fat friend’s health, you really need to read this.
Read MoreClaiming 6 Personal Rights as a Vietnamese, Gender Non-Conforming Femme
“I have the right to reject what you consider respectable.” As a non-binary, gender non-conforming Vietnamese femme, this author has had too many rights denied. Now they’re reclaiming them.
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreI’m Gender Non-Conforming – And I Need People to Stop Pressuring Me to ‘Pass’
The idea of “passing” (or “looking cis”) often comes up as a goal for trans people. But not everyone wants to pass – and here’s why this author and other gender non-conforming people need us to ditch the idea.
Read More4 Lies We Need to Stop Believing About Racism If We Ever Truly Want It To End
“#1: That racism only happens in individual interactions.” Conversations on systemic racism get derailed a lot – and these lies are some of the most common reasons we miss what’s important.
Read MoreHere’s the Problem With ‘You Can’t Love Someone Else Until You Love Yourself’
Do you believe that you can’t love someone else until you love yourself? This idea has good intentions – but are we missing something when we say it? Here’s Celia Edell with some smart insights on this saying.
Read More4 Problems With How We’re Talking About ‘Female Friendships’
It’s hard to see women as potential allies when you’ve been taught that they’re your competition. Here’s what to look out for so you can have healthier friendships.
Read MoreA Love Letter to All The Feminists Who Don’t ‘Look Like’ Feminists
Do you fit the internal stereotypes of what a feminist supposedly “looks” like? We don’t all need to be the same kind of feminist, and this ode to the “uncool kids” of feminism is for you.
Read More3 Ways Gender and Sexuality Are More Fluid Than We Think
This author’s identity is more fluid than they once thought. These lessons they’ve learned through the process of discovering that might just change your perspective on gender and sexuality, too.
Read More4 Reasons Why Calling a Woman of Color ‘Exotic’ Is Racist
Is “you’re so exotic” a compliment? You may it as one, but here’s what these phrases really mean for women of color. Spoiler alert: The truth is not pretty.
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