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7 Ridiculous Things You Need to Stop Saying to Mixed Race People
“What are you?” Are you making harmful assumptions about mixed race people? Check out the dangerous mindset behind these common phrases.
Read MoreService Dogs 101: 3 Things Every Feminist Should Know About Service Dogs and Their Owners
Service animals provide disabled people with therapeutic emotional support. Additionally, they’re trained to specifically cater to their owners and to assist them with their unique disabilities. But there might be a lot that you don’t know about them – which can lead to unintended ableism. Learn more about how to broaden your intersectional feminism around dis/ability.
Read MoreStill Think White Privilege Isn’t Real? These 6 Lessons Will Erase All Doubt
This author wasn’t always aware of how she benefitted from being perceived as white – but she’s sharing the disturbing experiences that led her to realize just how harrowing the forces behind white privilege are.
Read MoreWhy the Left Isn’t As Trans-Friendly As You Might Think
Liberals support transgender folks way more than conservatives…right? This long history of anti-trans actions on the political left may surprise you.
Read More5 Things to Remember When You Still Love the Abusive Partner You Left
Can you relate to how this author felt after leaving her abusive partner? You deserve to know there’s nothing wrong with your healing process – and these reminders can help.
Read More20 Facts About Living in Poverty That Rich People Never Have to Think About
If you’ve never been poor, you probably believe some of these common misperceptions about people in poverty. Here’s the truth.
Read More7 Everyday Things Poor People Worry About That Rich People Never Do
These are awful – and they reveal a lot about what really needs to change.
Read MoreSo You Call Yourself an Ally: 10 Things All ‘Allies’ Need to Know
There are lots of ways to be a great “ally” – and innumerable ways to be a terrible one. But it’s not rocket science. There are simple things you can keep in mind and do in order to be a better person “currently operating in solidarity with” the marginalized or oppressed. And while this list is not comprehensive, it’s definitely somewhere to start. So “allies,” let’s talk.
Read MoreMale Rape Is No Laughing Matter (Even Though We’re Taught to Think It Is)
Male rape survivors often face a specific kind of victim-blaming. One man shares his experience and why our culture’s idea of masculinity confirms that, to him, rape is sincerely hilarious.
Read MoreGet Mad When Folks Ask You to Be Scent-Free? Here Are 8 Things to Consider
When you think of them this way, these common arguments against going scent-free really don’t hold up.
Read More10 Common Things Well-Intentioned Allies Do That Are Actually Counterproductive
You’re trying your best to be a supportive ally – so it might be hard to realize that well-meaning people make mistakes. Lots of them. Here’s what you need to know to correct these common behaviors.
Read More5 Things to Do (And Not Do) to Support Someone with Depression
People with depression need folks around us who understand our illness and how best to interact with us. So here’s a guide on how to support a loved one with depression.
Read MoreStill Think Trans Women Have Male Privilege? These 7 Points Prove They Don’t
The debate is fierce, bitter, and as old as second wave feminism: do trans women experience male privilege? Some people believe they do, but here’s the important information they’re missing.
Read MoreThis Is Why Poor People Can (And Should) Have Nice Things
“Why do homeless people have cell phones?” Sound familiar? There’s a popular myth that poor people shouldn’t, and can’t, have “nice things.” These reasons why they do put that myth to rest.
Read More5 Things Light-Skinned People of Color Say That Make Us Sound Like Racist White People
White people say the darndest things. And these days, many Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), along with many White people, are in agreement that there are certain statements or ways of thinking that are classic evidence of a White person. You know, the kind of White person you wouldn’t want sitting on the…
Read MoreI Think I Might Not Be Straight – So What Am I?
I’m not going to tell you that labels are for soup cans, although I understand that sentiment. But the secret that no one is telling you is this: This is who you are, and your experience is valid – with or without a label affixed. But for everyone who’s got a hold on identifying their feelings, but needs help figuring out a label, let’s talk about it.
Read More7 Totally Normal Things Breastfeeding Parents Might Feel About Their Bodies
If you’re feeling these while you’re breastfeeding, you might feel like a weirdo – but you’re not the only one.
Read More5 Things I Learned About Holding A Predominantly White And Cisgender Feminist Space
If your feminist space is predominantly white and cisgender, chances are that it’s got a lot of messy unchecked dynamics at play.
Read More3 Things America Doesn’t Want To Tell You About White Terrorism
If American people are truly worried about terrorism and the safety of their country and people, then we need to shift our focus onto white terrorists, as they increasingly seem to be the real threat.
Read More3 Things Our Media Should Have — But Doesn’t (Because It’s So White Cis Heternormative)
The media we consume can impact the way we see our own bodies, our perspectives on races, cultures, sexualities, and genders. It’s disheartening to see the media prioritizing the stories of only a set group of people. It is absolutely essential that we continually call for improvement. So how can we to do that? Here are three things we must demand from media.
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