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It is not US!

selective focus photography of woman

As I have seen no stories in this hashtag I took it upon myself to speak out for people who are suffering from the effects of #religousdiscrimination .There are people many who think that women wearing hijab or niqab are…

Why are Women Sexualized in Video Games?

A lady lifting a barbell at a Crossfit.

Being a female gamer, I hate seeing constant depictions of female characters being sexualized. This depiction doesn’t give female identifying gamers a whole lot to choose from as far as female character choices in the game. When talking about sexualization…

This Has to Change

A friend of mine came out as trans about a year ago. Earlier this year, she signed up to play on the girl’s field hockey team with her friends. Then, the night before her first game, her parents received a…

One Size Fits All?

Colorful clothes on a wooden rack

When looking for new clothes, stores, whether it be online or in a store, don’t always carry the right size. If you are not “standard size” it can be incredibly hard to find something that fits and feels comfortable. There…

Aren’t I too young for this?

The truth is you’re not, and that’s a shame. You may remember if you were a young girl, either being taught to you by your parents or a fellow kid, self-defense. I’m sorry if I seem immature when I say…

We aren’t the problem.

My cousin got jumped when he was walking at night on his college grounds. He had his money stolen and a bruised stomach. I remember showing up there with my mom and my aunt (his mom). He was hunched over…

I am a Woman

I remember the first time a man approached me. He was staggering, obviously drunk and in a bad state. He asked for a hug and when I refused he grabbed me by my wrist and tried to force himself onto…