Racism & white guilt
TRIGGER WARNING Mass murder, genocide, racism We uncovered the fundamentals of what racism looks like when we say all white people are racist. If you missed the foundational post on this concept, you might want to backtrack before reading on. Now let’s look into predictable reactions…
Why you should find a hobby
On average, far fewer women have hobbies than men. There’s a reason for that. Globally speaking, the unpaid domestic labour that women do annually is valued at over ten trillion dollars. Women spend almost four and a half hours a day completing this form of…
The benefits of breastfeeding
The misogyny around breastfeeding is generally shifting to becoming socially unacceptable. We understand that babies need food to grow and that they’re hungry when it suits them, not when it’s convenient. We also understand that women don’t exist solely as sexualized objects. Nor do they…
Rape culture in The West: sexual objectification
TRIGGER WARNING Assault, abuse, sexual assault Rape culture in The West is something commonly misunderstood. The act of rape does not have to be widely supported for a rape culture to exist. Though this is a widespread misconception. Yes, we have rape culture in The…
How online dating becoming problematic was inevitable
TRIGGER WARNING Murder, assault, abuse, sexual assault, racism, homophobia Most would agree that online dating has become problematic in some regards. It’s allowed us to connect with people far and wide. In exchange, we surrender a degree of privacy and even more concerning, safety. How…
How a universal basic income could save America
Universal basic income has a few different names depending on what country you were speaking about. But the concept behind it remains the same. In short, it is a guaranteed income for every citizen regardless of their job income or their gender. The only factor…
Why it’s worth debating basic human rights
Something has always struck me as deeply unsettling when advocating for human rights. The fact that some individuals see this as an opportunity for debate is deeply disturbing to reflect on. Some people genuinely think speculating on whether or not marginalized groups should have specific…
How to debate successfully (part 2)
Now that you’ve learned the foundational part of debating, let’s continue to expand. The ultimate goal is to educate people on their blind spots. And to open their mind to views they presently oppose. As mentioned in part one, this entire experience demands emotional labour…
Policing: reforming a culture of brutality
TRIGGER WARNING Racism, assault, abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, gun violence There are nearly endless options when it comes to resolving the issue of militarized policing and police brutality in America. Fortunately, they range. From simple solutions you can support directly and immediately. To more…
How to debate successfully (part 1)
Debating is a skill like any other and takes time to develop and then fine tune. The task becomes easier when we keep a few mental notes top of mind. Look at controversial conversations with friends, family and peers as opportunities. They are. They’re a…
