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I remember it more clearly than I want to – the memory of being forced to acknowledge the illness that my diet had spiraled into. We were at a pizza place, my friend Rob* and I. Despite everything that was going on,the only topic that I had energy to talk about was calories. A grimace passed Rob’s face, and he looked me right in the eye when he said: “I think you have a problem.”

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Even when you’re intentional about anti-racist work, you’ll make mistakes. That’s normal, but there’s a difference between a sincere mistake and a lack of effort. It’s up to you to make an effort to unlearn oppressive attitudes, and you can’t just rely on someone else to cure you of your racism. Here’s why – with basic steps you can take to make a big difference.

The trans community needs official institutions tasked with protecting our rights as individuals, especially from those that wish to marginalize us from our jobs and careers.

Two people sitting at a bar – one is out of focus in the background, resting his head in his hand and staring at the other person, who appears skeptical and rests their chin on their fist.

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.

“Is the problem behavior yours – or theirs?” Adults need to be aware of their bias towards disabled children – and these insights can help.

It may seem pretty obvious that the considerable gender wage gap in this country is an issue of institutionalized sexism. And yet, there are those who argue that women get paid less than men because they “make different choices than men.” Here’s a comic for anyone who’s ever tried to make that argument.

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#OscarsSoWhite is trending, but is a celebrity awards show really the way to aim for equality? Check out the answers to the questions you’ve been asking, and see why media diversity’s more important than you might think.

Two people sitting on the ground, catcalling someone walking by

We get it. It can be hard sometimes to understand the difference between catcalling and complimenting people. But what it really comes down to is respect – and you’re usually better off saying nothing at all. This article is to help those who have the best intentions, but are struggling with understanding when it’s appropriate to approach someone in public.

#2: “If I give homeless people money, they’ll just buy drugs or alcohol.” If you believe these common ideas about homelessness, here’s what you’re missing.

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Fandom has a reputation as a progressive utopia – but it still falls short in some pretty messed up ways. Do these ideas for improvement speak to the kind of fandom you’d like to be part of?

Exactly two years ago, I sat apprehensively in the reception area of the public health clinic, waiting for my name to be called. I remember looking around the room at the other trans girls sitting nearby. I couldn’t wait to be just like them. Two years and 4,860 pills later, I now realize how little I actually understood back then. Today, I’d like to share ten lessons that I wish I had known.

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Did you hear what a writer just did after he decided white men aren’t getting published enough? This is absurd. Here’s the info on how white this industry really is – and what you can do to change it.

“I’m angry that I can’t just ‘get over it.’” How can we shift support for suicide attempt survivors so they don’t have to feel these kinds of shame?

They’re “just jokes” – must be harmless, right? Here’s the disturbing connection between racist jokes (even the “ironic” ones) and the racism you’d never want to support.

“Our child’s life depends on it.” For a white parent of a black child, preparing for parenthood means learning these crucial lessons.

I met with a new specialist to talk about the osteoporosis I’ve developed in my left femur. I have multiple risk factors for this condition: family history, small-boned, thinner, white. My internist advised me to consult with a rheumatologist to see what further steps I should take. As we were talking, Dr. M asked what…

You deserve a therapist who will honor your cultural identity. Check out this article to learn what you should expect from a culturally competent therapist.

The belief that women can’t be complete without children lingers and leads to some pretty ignorant statements. Here are some we shouldn’t be saying.

Misspelled tattoos. Culturally appropriated tattoos. Defiant tattoos. Are we missing something in our conversations about what tattoos mean to us?

The relationship of Asian fetishization to white supremacy is rarely explored or explained but is present in every corner of the space it creates.