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Social Progress
Ancient Civilizations Where It Was Okay to Be Gay
Homophobia and enforced heteronormativity are not the deeply rooted human tradition conservatives like to pretend they are.
A Weekend Tour of Atlanta’s Civil Rights History
Atlanta is the birthplace of Dr. King. It’s also the LGBTQ capital of the South. Spend the weekend learning how a Southern city became a beacon of civil rights.
22 Movies Where the Lesbians Get a Happy Ending
Lesbians are dealt a pretty tough hand in most movies. Revive your spirits by watching something where the lesbians actually get a happy ending.
This Interactive Map Lets You Explore the History and Culture of the Native Land You Live On
Native Land Digital is an interactive map of ancestral territory and native land rights around the world. Use it to learn more and become a better ally to Indigenous people.
Holiday Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Self-Care With These Black-Owned Spa Day Products
Check people off your gift list and put your money where it will do the most good by choosing black-owned products to give out this holiday season. This Self-Care Holiday Gift Guide will make everyone in your life feel pampered and loved.
What Is Compulsory Heterosexuality or Comphet?
Coined by feminist author Adrienne Rich, compulsory heterosexuality or comphet describes the pressure to conform to gender and sexuality norms. Here are the quiet ways comphet harms quer women.
Why the Climate Crisis Is Harder on Women
As COP26 begins, it’s time we acknowledge and address the disproportionate harm the climate crisis is doing to women.
What Is Straightwashing? Some History and a List of Would’ve-Been Queers
TV and movies have long downplayed or erased queerness in the stories they tell. Here’s an incomplete list of characters who’ve fallen victim to this straightwashing.
America Is Lying Flat: The Rise of R/Antiwork
At nearly a million members strong, r/antiwork is now one of the fastest-growing subreddits. Their mission? Better working conditions and pay for all workers.
8 Poor People Things That Are Cool Only if You’re Rich
When poor people get handouts, they’re bums. When elites do, it’s “stimulating the economy.” Why? Because #OnePercentRepresent
All-Too Male Gaze: Why There Are Still So Few Women Behind the Camera
Women built the film industry but now they’re scarcely seen behind the camera or in writers’ rooms.
A Queer Horror Movie Marathon to Watch This Halloween
Despite strict censorship and a general social attitude of intolerance, LGBT+ filmmakers have always found creative ways to use horror to tell their stories.
The Quiet Power of Stock Images
Stock photos are everywhere but what seems like harmlessly absurd cliches can influence how we perceive the people and world around us.
Where Amazon’s The Wilds Is Feminist — And Where It Isn’t
Amazon Prime’s The Wilds is part survival drama, part slumber party, but its feminist messaging is a little uneven.
What Does It Mean to Be Demiromantic?
Meet a group of people that’s not necessarily into the idea of romance. Demiromantic people have a unique approach to love.