Pink Pussy Hats, Pantsuits, and Beyond: The Symbols of White Feminism
Among the different symbols of white feminism, we see common themes of selfishness, co-option, and faux allyship emerge. CW: Sexual Assault By Gloria Oladipo Throughout history, white women have used a variety of symbols to define their “feminism” and commitment to dismantling the
Committing Harm Is Not The Same As Being Abusive
In conflating harm with abuse, we contribute to disposability politics and stray further away from a more just future of accountability and healing. This essay discusses sexual violence and mentions r/pe My queer parent, Hunter Shackelford, and I sit around and talk
The 19th Amendment Did Not Give All Women The Right To Vote
In an effort to correct the narrative that the 19th Amendment gave all women the right to vote, here’s a glimpse into when the (written) law actually allowed other women to vote. By Vanessa Taylor Often hailed as giving American women the
Affirming Trans People Means Caring For AMAB-Nonbinary Folks Too
Showing up for amab-nonbinary people means giving a damn about trans folks who ain’t got no interest in proving or performing our gender. In November of last year, I attended a rally coordinated by Black Womxn For, and hosted at Clark
White Women Are Complicit in Rape Culture Too
White women are either ignorant or indifferent to how white supremacy uses sexual violence to maintain the oppression of racialized bodies. This essay contains discussions of r/pe and sexual violence It’s not that I don’t like white women, it’s that I can