The gay marriage movement brought about massive cultural change, but did very little to change straight people’s perspectives on gender. Read more
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How Alcoholics Anonymous Psychologically Abuses The Marginalized
In some ways, AA helped me. But as an afrolatin trans woman, it also hurt me. Read more
White People, It’s Time To Prioritize Justice Over Civility
In striving to be ‘civil,’ white moderates provide cover for deadly white supremacy. Read more
‘Good Grammar’ Comes From Privilege, Not Virtue
The hunger to justify underdog grammar details—beloved Oxford comma included—has an ugly side. It can hurt people. Read more
When Will People Of Color Start Raising The Bar For White People?
I’m challenging fellow people of color to call out white fragility. Read more
Trumpian Conspiracy Theories And Anti-Semitism Are Intimately Connected
Our modern political climate has helped bolster the oldest conspiracy theory of all. Read more
What Trans Women Have Is Far More Complicated Than ‘Male Privilege’
We must be accurate in our understanding of how privilege is given and received. Read more
Why The Land Privatization Movement Is A Feminist Issue
We cannot let women and Indigenous people drown in polluted estuaries while the rest of us can scramble toward higher ground. Read more
What We Forget When We Talk About Trump’s Horrifying Budget
Yes, Trump’s budget is alarming. But he’s not the one who wields real power. Read more
‘Special Snowflake’ My Ass: Why Identity Labels Matter
Let’s debunk some myths about identity labels, shall we? Read more