As long as it’s not a medical decision that involves a child’s actual safety, it can be empowering for children to make choices about their own bodies.
15 Common Phrases That Are Way More Ableist Than You May Realize
“Stop complaining – other people have it worse.”
“Stop complaining – other people have it worse.”
10 Anti-Feminist Trolls You’ll Meet on the Internet – And What They’re Really Saying
They say the same stuff over and over again, and the true meanings of the words are incredibly thinly veiled.
They say the same stuff over and over again, and the true meanings of the words are incredibly thinly veiled.
Getting Called Out: Why Acknowledging Oppression Matters More Than Your Hurt Feelings
Getting called out isn’t about needing to defend yourself.
Getting called out isn’t about needing to defend yourself.
Hey, White People! If You Really Want to Help End Racism, You Need to Invest in Other White People (Yeah, We Know It Sounds Counterintuitive)
We must take up the long, difficult, often emotionally-exhausting work of calling them in to change.
We must take up the long, difficult, often emotionally-exhausting work of calling them in to change.
5 Common Behaviors Cis Men May Not Realize Are Abusive (And How to Stop Them)
Violence against women and girls can’t end until the rest of us, the good guys, call these men out and demand that they change!
Violence against women and girls can’t end until the rest of us, the good guys, call these men out and demand that they change!
10 Defensive Reactions to White Privilege That Make No Damn Sense – But Are Super Common
I know it probably makes me a weirdo to want to talk about white privilege so much, but I actually enjoy conversations on this topic – even with people who disagree with me.
I know it probably makes me a weirdo to want to talk about white privilege so much, but I actually enjoy conversations on this topic – even with people who disagree with me.
4 Ways White People Can Process Their Emotions Without Bringing the White Tears
If you’re a white person who has been in many activist spaces, then you’ve probably experienced a specific, often unspoken ground rule: There’s no room for white tears in this space.
If you’re a white person who has been in many activist spaces, then you’ve probably experienced a specific, often unspoken ground rule: There’s no room for white tears in this space.
13 Questions Most Cis Men Will Never Have to Ask Themselves
In reality, the man gets a high five from his doorman, drinks a beer while enjoying his lunch break, and rests easy because he knows his coworkers won’t criticize his work ethic just because he’s a dad.
In reality, the man gets a high five from his doorman, drinks a beer while enjoying his lunch break, and rests easy because he knows his coworkers won’t criticize his work ethic just because he’s a dad.
6 Reasons People Claim Waving the Confederate Flag Isn’t Racist – Squashed
We’re using that flag to represent Southern pride, yes, but that doesn’t change the fact that it still represents slavery.
We’re using that flag to represent Southern pride, yes, but that doesn’t change the fact that it still represents slavery.
Why We Need to Stop Policing the Gender of Men Who Like ‘Feminine’ Things
Gender expression and gender identity are not the same thing.
Gender expression and gender identity are not the same thing.
7 Ways to Practice Consent Outside of the Bedroom
When we hear the word “consent,” we usually think of sexual consent. But there’s actually a whole host of things outside the bedroom that people all too often do without consent – and our culture needs to acknowledge that they’re harmful as well.
When we hear the word “consent,” we usually think of sexual consent. But there’s actually a whole host of things outside the bedroom that people all too often do without consent – and our culture needs to acknowledge that they’re harmful as well.
7 Everyday Things Poor People Worry About That Rich People Never Do
Every time a poor person spends money, there is anxiety.
Every time a poor person spends money, there is anxiety.
5 Battles the LGBTQIA+ Movement Needs to Be Fighting (Beyond Marriage Equality)
LGBT youth are at high risk of homelessness, often as a result of family rejection and abuse.
LGBT youth are at high risk of homelessness, often as a result of family rejection and abuse.
9 Facts That Disprove the Most Common Stereotypes About Fat People
People are allowed to make their own decisions regarding their own bodies, but we need to start treating people of all sizes with respect.
People are allowed to make their own decisions regarding their own bodies, but we need to start treating people of all sizes with respect.
6 Unhelpful Comments That Gaslight People in Conversations About Social Justice
It can take courage to talk about how social injustice has affected you – and that makes it all the worse when you open up about it and people try to shut you down.
It can take courage to talk about how social injustice has affected you – and that makes it all the worse when you open up about it and people try to shut you down.