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3 Things to Remember When You Can’t Stop Being Hard on Yourself
Letting yourself be as you are is hard, but it’s also possible. Here are some techniques to help you through.
Read MoreHow Most Things You Know About Feminists Are Vicious Conservative Lies
Most people believe feminists are angry, man-hating, hairy butch lesbians. But it’s just the conservatives telling lies so you don’t take a stand against sexism. Learn the truth here.
Read MoreI Recorded the Racist Things People Did to Me For 2 Weeks – And Here’s the Result
When this author realized she was trying to make white people comfortable with her otherness, she decided to try an experiment. Here’s what she learned from responding to their microaggressions.
Read More10 Things You’re Actually Saying When You Ignore Someone’s Gender Pronouns
One of the most everyday challenging parts of coming out as transgender is the resistance people have to changing the pronouns they use. Sure, some slip-ups are understandable at first. But when people actively refuse to use your pronouns, then that’s a whole other story. Here are ten things that this refusal actually signifies to the trans person.
Read MoreKnow Someone with Food Allergies? Here Are 6 Things to Avoid Saying to Them
It might not seem like a big deal to say these things – but you should really find out what it’s like for a person with food allergies.
Read MoreDon’t Think Racist Football Team Names Are a Problem? Try These Names on For Size
Ever felt like people should “lighten up” about racist mascots? Defending those mascots might make sense to you – until you find out what happens when the same defense is applied to these other team names.
Read MoreSigns Your Anti-Oppression Space Isn’t as Welcoming as You Think It Is (With 3 Steps to Make It Better)
Do you believe your communities are safe and welcoming for all? This comic shows some of the ways you can tell if not everyone feels that way. This practical information is vital to our understanding of why intersectionality is a priority. It’s not about you being a good or bad person, but having better tools – so here are the tools you need to create safer spaces.
Read More5 Everyday Things You and Your Partner Can Do to Support Each Other When You Both Have Depression
We know it’s not easy, but these tips can be doable even on the hardest days. Have you found anything else that works?
Read More8 Things a Grown-Ass Man Should Say When She Says ‘I’m Ready to Go Back to Work’
Gender norms create some messed up ideas about women going back to work after having a baby. Here’s how a man can be a supportive partner.
Read MoreI Think I Might Be Trans: 8 Important Notes On Questioning and 50+ Resources to Get You Started
So you think that the gender you were told to have your entire life is not, in fact, who you are. Now what? This is a huge moment in your life, and it can be hard to start navigating this world designed for cis people as someone who’s trans or questioning your a/gender identity. Here are some tools to help your process of affirming yourself and others.
Read MoreNeed Proof of Rape Culture? Here Are 5 Ridiculous Things Some Men Say When Accused of Rape
Check out these ways that men often react to being accused of rape – and how society accepts their excuses. What would you add to the list?
Read More4 Things We Can Do to Make Feminist Organizing More Inclusive and Empowering for All of Us
For too long, the feminist movement has excluded too many people. And that hurts all of us. You might have learned about how oppression is connected and why solidarity is important, so here’s the next step – how to create actual inclusivity. From someone who’s fought for her own inclusion, learn what it takes to change how we do our work for a more equitable world.
Read MoreWhy Dumpster Diving Is a Thing (And 3 Ways We Can Stop Shaming Those Who Do It)
You may gag at the thought of dumpster diving, and it’s true that it’s not pretty. But it’s also true that there are too many people in the US who are too hungry to care. Dumpster diving can feed hungry people and reduce the massive food waste problem in this country, but it can also be dangerous and dehumanizing. Here’s how and why we should change that.
Read MoreHere’s How Elder Abuse Shows Up in Native Communities – And 4 Things You Can Do About It
Do you know the common signs of elder abuse? This isn’t commonly discussed, but it’s definitely affecting Native communities. Here are some simple strategies to help you address it.
Read More4 Things People Say When They Learn I’m a Sex Writer (And the Awful Gender Norms They Reveal)
“You’re so brave!” There are some really uncool stereotypes about women and sex that become SUPER clear when she says she write about sex and relationships.
Read More7 Things You Might Not Know About the Minimum Wage (and Why We Need to Raise It)
Most of us have had a shitty job or two. But how many of us have had to support ourselves fully – let alone support a family – on a job like this? There are a lot of people out there who have to do just that. They earn the minimum wage at a thankless job that is their only form of income. And that income is extremely low. Simply put, the minimum wage is too low and has been that way for too long.
Read More6 Sexist, Racist, and Generally Messed Up Things We Hope The New Star Wars Films Get Right This Time
The Force Awakens is the most anticipated movie of 2015, and it’s essential that we make sure the next Star Wars installment gets it right. While racists have made their displeasure about the #blackstormtrooper known, we’re gearing up for the film with these six issues to correct. Use this list to call for a more inclusive galaxy, not a more racist, misogynistic one.
Read MoreUnschooling, Radical Self-Expression, and Other New-Age Necessities: Tips for Managing Your Life as a Nontraditional Thinking Parent
My daughters are the most eye-opening experiences I’ve had in my 36 years of living. They’ve helped me to see both my potential and my limitations, and they’ve helped me to understand the need for deeper, more consistent dialogue around self-exploration and radical self-expression. These understandings have led to some pretty radical shifts in how the four of us choose to live.
Read More‘I’m Single Parenting Tonight, Too’ and 7 Other Things That Aren’t Helpful to Say to Actual Single Parents
Do you know any single parents? Then you should know what’s hurtful and helpful to say to them. This mom has learned a lot about the judgments thrown at single parents, including well-intended words that cause harm. Find out what not to say to a single parent, and get ideas for how to offer support. Let’s help break the isolation and stigma single parents face.
Read MoreConsent Can Be Withdrawn At Any Time and 10 Other Things You Need to Know About Consent
We often talk about how important consent is, but what, exactly, is consent? Here it is – a video from Lex Croucher covering the basics of what it means to consent to sexual activity. Rape, sexual assault, and coercion are far too common among all types of people. So spread the word, and let’s raise awareness of this clear understanding of consent. (Content Warning: Rape)
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