‘Healing from abuse has taught me to believe in magic. How else would we be able to alchemize violence into a loving vision of hope?’ Read more
In The #MeToo Era, #SurvivorLoveLetter Centers Love For Survivors
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4 Ways To Get Trans People Out Of Poverty Now
Trans people are at increased risk for unemployment and homelessness, with trans women of color bearing the brunt of this oppression. Read more
Why Aren’t Black Voters Rewarded By The Party That Depends On Them?
Democrats need to do more to protect black Americans from institutionalized racism. Read more
Every Day Can Be A Horror Story If You Tell It Right
I’m not talking here, deliberately, about the give and take of sexual play, of dominance, of submission. This is not about that. Read more
Every Day Can Be A Horror Story If You Tell It Right
I’m not talking here, deliberately, about the give and take of sexual play, of dominance, of submission. This is not about that. Read more
When Protecting Yourself From Racism Is The Selfish Choice
I’m choosing not to visit my racist mother-in-law in the hospital — because I have a right to not sacrifice my own well-being. Read more
Why Do So Many Women Continue To Deny The Existence Of Sexism?
A startling number of women participate in their own oppression. I once did too. Read more
America Worships Mom-And-Pops— But They Can Mistreat Employees, Too
In an effort to not only humanize, but glorify the small business owner, workers often disappear. Read more
Whisper Networks Are Flawed — But Not Because Of How They Affect The Accused
No, whisper networks are not a ‘witch hunt.’ But they’re also not above reproach. Read more
To Raise A Feminist Son, Talk To Him About Aziz Ansari
What my son must know is that none of this is as difficult as the men around him might be saying it is. Read more