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7 Women of Color Who Fought for Gender Equality #WomensEqualityDay

7 Women of Color Who Fought for Gender Equality
In honor of Women’s Equality Day, here are seven amazing women of color who have helped fight for — and win — greater equality for women. Read more »
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"I won't judge you for why you eat the things you do, or how much of them you eat."

Shakesville: A Letter About Food and Judgment
Written by Melissa McEwan | "Dear You: I will not judge you for what you eat. ... I won't judge you based on what your body looks like..."
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"...Veganism is for everyone and is not solely the domain of White people." #vegan

Vegetarianism: A Black Choice | Ebony
"Vegans Tracye McQuirter, Bryant Terry and Dr. A Breeze Harper discuss all the hows and whys of many African-Americans switching to veganism."
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"The Riot Grrrl movement is really important because it’s the intersection of arts and culture and #feminist activism." #Boston

Today Is Officially 'Riot Grrrl Day' In Boston. How Are You Celebrating?
"The Riot Grrrl movement is really important because it's the intersection of arts and culture and feminist activism," says Boston Chief of Policy Joyce Linehan.
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7 TV Shows About Trans Women Coming Soon to Your TV | #LGBT #TV

7 TV Shows About Trans Women Coming Soon to Your TV
Which of these shows featuring trans women are you most excited for?
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Finally, a Summer Movie Season for Women | #film #movies

Finally, a Summer Movie Season for Women
Comedies, dramas, action movies, all of them led by women.
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On #veganism: "If you can live well and be happy without causing unnecessary harm, why wouldn't you?" #vegan

Animal Rights Activist Gene Baur Extended Interview on 'The Daily Show'
Animal rights' activist Gene Baur discusses his book "Living the Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer, and Feeling Better Every Day."
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On #WalterScott and police brutality: "...But when the worst case scenario hits of [police officers] abusing that power, we do not have a system in place that ensures we will know what happened."

"Why do they never try to save them?": On Walter Scott
"We have thousands of police officers entrusted with other people’s lives every day, but when the worst case scenario hits of them abusing that power, we do not have a system in place that ensures we will know what happened. In fact, when the worst case scenario hits of an officer abusing their powe…
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9 Reasons We Need #BlackGirlsRock: "...It’s uncommon for black girls to see positive representations of themselves on TV."

In Celebration of Us: 9 Reasons We Need "Black Girls Rock"
Yes, Black Girls Rock and the rest of y'all can just be mad about it.
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Meat Industry Rails Against Pro-Vegan Federal Report | #vegan

Meat Industry Rails Against Pro-Vegan Federal Report
The meat industry is vocal in its condemnation of a federal report that says plant-based diet is better for environmental sustainability.
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On Rolling Stone's victim-blaming of Jackie: "This is the responsibility of anyone who agrees to tell a survivor's story: To do everything in one's power to make sure that survivor is protected from inevitable blowback."

Shakesville: Rolling Stone, Jackie, and What Went Wrong
Shakesville is run as a safe space. First-time commenters: Please read Shakesville's Commenting Policy and Feminism 101 Section before commenting. We also do lots of in-thread moderation, so we ask that everyone read the entirety of any thread before commenting, to ensure compliance with any in-thre…
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Watch "Be Your Own Hero" During #WomensHistoryMonth (and Every Other Month): A montage of women film role models.

Watch: "Be Your Own Hero" During Women's History Month (and Every Other Month)
As this year's Women's History Month comes to a close, let's remember to be our own heroes and heroines all year long. Here's a montage (commissioned by Women a
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10 Things You Can Do for Transgender Day of Visibility #TDoV

10 Things You Can Do For Transgender Day Of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day to show your support for the trans community! It aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people everywhere while fighting cissexism and...
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It Is All Too Easy for Pregnant Women To Be Put on Trial in the U.S. | #PurviPatel

It Is All Too Easy for Pregnant Women To Be Put on Trial in the United States
Purvi Patel's 41-year sentence for contradictory charges is a glaring reminder of the fact that abortion’s legal status in the United States does not mean prosecutions for pregnancy loss can’t happen here.
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Support #abortion access, donate TODAY to my #Bowl15 page and double your $$! Your donation will help Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund and matched to Chicago Abortion Fund!

National Abortion Access Bowl-a-Thon
Support me as I raise money for National Abortion Access Bowl-a-Thon
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"The mainstreaming of #veganism shouldn’t mean the silencing of all things #vegan ethics; just the opposite..."

Staying Silent: Hiding Vegan Ethics to Win Friends & Influence People
Recently, I came across this article that I had started two months ago and, for whatever reason, never published. I re-read it and feel that the conversation I was trying to start then is still valid and important now, so I'm publishing it to see if you feel the same. Let's talk; I want to
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For White TV Writers Who Have Considered Racism When *Ethnic* Diversity Is Too Much | #Deadline

For White TV Writers Who Have Considered Racism When *Ethnic* Diversity Is Too Much
Many of you alerted us to the recent irresponsible article from Deadline Hollywood asking whether an increase in ethnic* lead roles included in the current pilo
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