My favourite outlets to write for are independent, feminist publications that prioritize queer, Black and brown voices, but they’re few and far between. As Western society becomes overrun with fascists, there’s no doubt that journalism is more important than ever. The media, especially online publications, are an incredibly important tool for everyday citizens to hold...
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Orgasm Girl: How My Relationship to Masturbation Grew From Secrecy to Celebration
Giving myself an orgasm is a reminder of my strong sense of intuition and a reminder that I am all I need to feel complete. By Maggie Lam I often think about how exploring my sexuality at a young age has led to my current relationship with sex and my knowledge of self-pleasure. I remember...
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To Freedom! Independent Creators on Patreon You Should Be Learning From
We want to share with you a list of other independent creators on Patreon doing important work that aligns with our own mission. Over the last few months, the Wear Your Voice team has greatly appreciated your generosity in supporting us on Patreon and via monthly donations, whether large or small. It’s incredibly important to...
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Aurora Perrineau Deserves Justice From Lena Dunham’s Violent Whiteness
White women have a legacy of protecting white men, even if it means hindering their own progress and especially when it means gaslighting Black women. [TW- mention of sexual assault.] Men who attack and harass women, other men, non-binary, trans and gender non-conforming people live in our social circles. It’s a culture and it’s unavoidable but...
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A Feminist Recap Of Season Seven’s Premiere Of ‘Game of Thrones’
I dare not praise this exciting episode’s success without bowing down to the women played in it. By Rachael Edwards [Warning: spoilers ahead] A girl is still recovering from last night’s Season 7 premiere of “Game of Thrones”. My voice is hoarse from screaming every other scene, and my edges have fallen off from how...
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5 Intersectional Moments from the MTV Movie & TV Awards
The first-ever MTV Movie & TV Awards took place last night, and featured a handful of memorable moments highlighting gender and racial diversity. Here’s a list of the most feminist moments that went down last night, hopefully signifying more progressive award shows in the years to come. 1. The Nonbinary Acting Award For the first time ever,...
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Dear Virgie: I’m Tired of Being Strong
“You are allowed to be angry or sad or hurt, and it is, in fact, very important that you not ignore or shut down those feelings.” Dear Virgie, I feel this incredible pressure not to let people’s fatphobia bother me and to pretend that it doesn’t affect me when other people say or do hurtful...
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Star Wars: Rogue One Is Feminist AF But Still Has A White Savior Problem
The latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, Rogue One, has an incredibly talented and remarkably diverse cast with a woman as the lead. But in a galaxy far, far away, it still seems next to impossible for a woman of color to be the hero. Don’t get me wrong. Felicity Jones is brilliant as Jyn Erso,...
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10 Reasons Fat People Should Take and Share Their Selfies on Instagram
by Kobi Jae In our current climate of self-representation and online existence, barely a week goes by where I don’t read some piece of internet wisdom proclaiming that selfies are an indicator of our descent into cultural desolation. According to some sources, anybody who engages with selfie-taking behavior is an arrogant narcissist. Hi. *waves* Can...
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Why the Zika Virus is a Feminist Issue
As the Zika virus rapidly spreads through the Americas, we have to be aware of its effects, as well as preventative measures and treatments. What folks are not discussing is that it is an inherently feminist issue. What separates the Zika virus from other epidemics is that it affects pregnant women so profundly. Zika has...