Op-Ed

Op-EdHere you will find all of the articles that fall into the “Op-Ed” category. Op-Ed stands for “Opinion Editorial” (just like your local newspaper, if it still exists). Articles in this category are allowed a bit more of a subjective slant than the rest, but are still usually grounded in at least a little research.

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Popular tags include rant, funny, video, in-the-news, religion.

30+ Examples of Masculine Dude (“Bro”) Privilege

It's Pronounced Metrosexual

I’ve written a few privilege lists, several of which are about privileged identities I possess. They are serious articles that provide a couple hundred examples of systemic oppression (in the… I’ve written a few privilege lists, several of which are about privileged identities I possess. They are serious articles that provide a couple hundred examples [...]

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5 Reasons Why So Many People Believe Feminism Hates Men and Why They’re Not True

I'm a Feminist

I originally wrote the following article for Everyday Feminism. You can view that here. “The feminist agenda is not about equal rights for women. It is about a socialist, anti-family political… I originally wrote the following article for Everyday Feminism. You can view that here. “The feminist agenda is not about equal rights for women. It is [...]

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Build Your Own World

"Build Your Own World" Comic

Look around you.  Every product, gadget, building, company — every thing — was created by a person who is just like you or me or Uncle Jesse from Full House… Look around you.  Every product, gadget, building, company — every thing — was created by a person who is just like you or me or [...]

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How To Avoid Being a Stereotype

"One Planet"

You want to be seen as an individual, right?  Of course you do.  But it’s bordering on impossible to avoid perpetuating at least some of the stereotypes attached to the… You want to be seen as an individual, right?  Of course you do.  But it’s bordering on impossible to avoid perpetuating at least some of [...]

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A few considerations about health and body size

health-at-every-size

I wrote an article and apology yesterday about a poorly-thought-out graphic I posted to IPM’s Facebook page.  One of the things I mentioned was how I don’t know nearly enough… I wrote an article and apology yesterday about a poorly-thought-out graphic I posted to IPM’s Facebook page.  One of the things I mentioned was how [...]

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An apology and reflection: my accidental fat-shaming

My mistake.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again right now: I make mistakes.  In fact, I’m pretty good at it.  I take a lot of risks in what I… I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again right now: I make mistakes.  In fact, I’m pretty good at it.  I take a lot [...]

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I’m not anti-Christian, but religion shouldn’t have a place in political decisions.

"Fly Away" Comic

Let’s make a deal. Promise me that you’ll do everything in your power to read this entire article (all 800 words of it) before you start mentally formulating the comment/email/death… Let’s make a deal. Promise me that you’ll do everything in your power to read this entire article (all 800 words of it) before you [...]

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My Reasons for being an Ally (AKA Social Justice Advocate)

Sam Killermann as a kid

Hey, folks.  First of all, thanks for continuing to read what I write here, and thanks even more for sharing.  I don’t say that enough.  I’ve been thinking a lot… Hey, folks.  First of all, thanks for continuing to read what I write here, and thanks even more for sharing.  I don’t say that enough. [...]

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An open letter to Bradlee Dean (and all Biblical literalists who label homosexuality as sin)

Bradlee Dean

Bradlee Dean, heavy metal rocker slash minister, recently alluded that the Muslims who were calling for execution of gays are “more moral” than Christians (read about it at the Huffington… Bradlee Dean, heavy metal rocker slash minister, recently alluded that the Muslims who were calling for execution of gays are “more moral” than Christians (read [...]

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Sorry, Kirk, homosexuality isn’t unnatural, religiosity is.

growing-pains

If you haven’t heard, Kirk Cameron, teenage heartthrob and man-boy perm enthusiast from the late 80s TV series Growing Pains, made tremors when he said homosexuality is “unnatural” and that… If you haven’t heard, Kirk Cameron, teenage heartthrob and man-boy perm enthusiast from the late 80s TV series Growing Pains, made tremors when he said [...]

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One reason I’m a social justice advocate (as a white, straight, male)

Rainbow Trolls

I’ve dedicated my life to progressing social justice, in the hopes that one day we can have a society that is equitable for all.  I have a lot of reasons… I’ve dedicated my life to progressing social justice, in the hopes that one day we can have a society that is equitable for all.  I [...]

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Why I’m Boycotting Marriage

Sarah Silverman Supports Marriage Equality

If five days ago you told me I would consider Sarah Silverman a role model, even in just one aspect, I would have laughed milk through my nose.  And I… If five days ago you told me I would consider Sarah Silverman a role model, even in just one aspect, I would have laughed milk [...]

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Ron Paul: When the morality changes, it will reflect on the laws

Ron Paul

I was watching one of the recent GOP debates and I heard Ron Paul say something that really struck me, responding with his thoughts on abortion.  I transcribed the quote,…I was watching one of the recent GOP debates and I heard Ron Paul say something that really struck me, responding with his thoughts on abortion. [...]

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10 reasons LEGOs aren’t for girls

LEGO LadyFigs

Update: check out this video of a little girl explaining her frustration with gendered toys. It’s amazing how gendered toys are.  If you see an action figure, you think boy.  If…Update: check out this video of a little girl explaining her frustration with gendered toys. It’s amazing how gendered toys are.  If you see an action figure, [...]

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