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5 Things You Don’t Realize When You Defend Cultural Appropriation
You’re not trying to defend cultural appropriation without realizing what it is, are you? Get an informed perspective with this info.
Read More5 Things You Got Wrong About Narcissistic Personality Disorder
“Myth #1: People with NPD are in love with themselves.” You might believe some of these myths about narcissistic personality disorder – so make sure you’re not perpetuating harmful stigma.
Read More8 Critical Things to Remember When Booking a Trans Performer
If you’re inviting trans and gender non-conforming people to speak, make sure you take these steps – or your event might not be as trans-friendly as you want it to be.
Read More10 Things Teachers Need to Avoid When Teaching Native Students
“Don’t speak about Natives only in the past.” If they’re not careful, teachers can end up spreading hurtful Native stereotypes. Here’s how teachers can avoid common mistakes, and how parents can help.
Read More8 Things You Only Know If You Are Born Intersex
Do you know what it means to be born intersex? The experiences and lives of intersex people are diverse, but here are some lessons this author has learned that everyone should know about.
Read More6 Things You Need to Know About Invisible Illnesses
“You don’t look sick.” Do you know what it’s like to live with an invisible illness? Many people don’t, so they end up saying hurtful things. Here’s some of what you may have never realized about chronic illnesses.
Read More8 Things Transgender People Do Not Owe You
If you’re cisgender, expecting some of these things from transgender people might seem harmless to you. But here’s how you might be intruding on someone with your entitlement – even if you don’t mean to.
Read More12 Things Not to Say to People with Depression
Chances are, you know someone with depression – and you might have said something hurtful when you were trying to help them. Here’s what Marina Watanabe found out when she asked about the harmful comments people with depression get all too frequently.
Read More18 Things Orthodox Jewish Feminists Are Tired of Being Told
“Why call it feminism? Why can’t you call it something less provocative?” You might think Orthodox Judaism and feminism are incompatible – but check out this hilarious account of what happens when they come together.
Read More7 Things ‘Fiscally Conservative, But Socially Liberal’ People Don’t Understand
Ever come across this before? “I’m conservative, but I’m not one of those Tea Party bigots! I just want smaller government…” Here’s how being “fiscally conservative” is a lot more harmful than it seems.
Read MoreThere’s No Such Thing as ‘Trans Enough’: A Postscript
Did you catch this artist’s last comic about how there’s no such thing as “trans enough?” Here’s an important follow-up – with the disturbing reality about trans experiences with the medical industry.
Read More10 Things I’ve Learned About Gaslighting As An Abuse Tactic
If you’ve experienced gaslighting or this is your first time learning about it, you need to read this. This abuse is hard to heal from, but you’re not alone, and this little-known info can help.
Read More4 Things You’ve Thought About Hijabis That Are Completely Wrong
These ideas are so common – do any of them match what you think about hijab? This info can make you think twice about your assumptions and help you be a better ally to Muslim women.
Read MoreThere’s No Such Thing As ‘Trans Enough’ – And Here’s Why
If someone comes out to you as trans, your job is to affirm and validate – not argue. Otherwise, you look like this.
Read More8 Things You Should Never Say to an Asexual Person
Being asexual in a sexual world is frustrating enough without these tired old questions being asked all the time. This shows what not to say to an asexual person – and why.
Read More5 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Somebody Dealing with Anxiety
Saying the second one always seems like it’s helpful – until you find out what it’s like to hear it.
Read More9 Things Latinxs Are Tired of Explaining to Everyone Else
These common remarks and questions only marginalize and “other” Latinxs in our society. Make sure you’re never the one to say them.
Read More5 Things to Consider After a Recent Sexual Assault
(Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault) There’s no right or wrong way to respond to a sexual assault. But sometimes it’s hard to know what to do next. So here are some things to keep in mind. They’ll help you remember that you know what’s best for yourself, so you get to make your own choices. Read on and treat yourself with the same kindness you would give to others – you deserve nothing less.
Read More5 Things You Should Know About Being Genderqueer
The concept of being genderqueer can be confusing for folks who aren’t really sure how it differs from identifying as trans or non-binary or gender non-conforming. It can also be confusing for people who just want to know how to be best supportive. It can even be a confusing experience for genderqueer people themselves! So watch Jacob Tobia unpack some of that confusion.
Read More6 Things Women Are Tired of Encountering in the Media
Enough is enough. Here are six things so many women are tired of, but have to face daily through media, culture, and regular interactions. Irritated with being dismissed as nothing more than a sexual object, a pretty face, or a hysterical ball of emotions? We shouldn’t have to deal with this everyday misogyny, so check out this video and spread the word.
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