Sexism and misogyny are often conflated, and while the two certainly support each other, they are not one and the same. They both affect women in concrete negative ways, from…
Emotional labor’s presence in platonic relationships
When talking about emotional labor, articles frequently describe women’s romantic emotional labor in a relationship. This is a real and prevalent problem, and there is no denying that, but emotional…
Media’s misunderstanding of queerness
We often rush to label people, especially celebrities, when they show any sign of being non-straight and/or non-cisgender. Media tend to mislabel those who have come out that don’t fit…
The way we frame mental illness matters
The debates surrounding causes of mental illness and how to treat it have gone on for decades. How we discuss these issues matters. Mental illness stigma is enough of a…
Accessible ways to get outside
Trails and parks don’t always cater to individuals with disabilities. Here are a few local places that offer clear, defined trails with minimal obstacles for those with physical disabilities. People…
The problem with OkCupid’s lesbian ad
OkCupid’s recent DTF ad campaign, running on Portland billboards and TriMet buses, has been turning heads and not in a positive way. There are multiple problems with the image itself—the…