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Lizzo says 'complicit silence' is partly to blame for transphobia, racism, and fatphobia
"I think if we knew 'why' these people felt this way there would way less support for these ideals,…
Barnaby Lane
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As a plus-size mom, other parents often ask my advice on body-related issues. I use it as an opportunity to fight fatphobia.
This Plus-size mom teaches other parents and subsequently their kids about body acceptance with the…
Elizabeth Endicott
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When fatphobia is disguised as wellness it hurts all of us, says author Aubrey Gordon. Here's how everyone can combat weight bias.
You can push back against diet culture with action steps to fight sneaky fatphobia in your own life…
Gabby Landsverk
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'Harry Potter' has a problem with fat characters, so I'm changing how my kids consume the series
As I notice problematic parts of the "Harry Potter" series, such as the blatant fat-shaming, I'm st…
Laura Wheatman Hill
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Lea Michele wore a different finale dress to Beanie Feldstein in 'Funny Girl' on Broadway — and it sparked a conversation about 'fatphobia'
"Glee" star Lea Michele replaced Beanie Feldstein, who said she was leaving earlier than she expect…
Maria Noyen
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A woman is re-creating popular outfits on TikTok to highlight the double standards plus-size women face
"Not every single thing a fat person does is making a statement," Brooklyn Allen, a 23-year-old sty…
Armani Syed
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A Missouri pastor is reportedly seeking 'professional counseling' after he told women to lose weight and strive to be like Melania Trump for their husbands
Pastor Stewart-Allen Clark of Missouri's Malden First General Baptist Church gushed over an "epic t…
Yelena Dzhanova
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2 'fat-phobic' Airbnb hosts have been slammed for banning guests weighing over 220 pounds
"Specifying a certain weight is fat-phobic as it's discriminating against people who have a larger …
Rachel Hosie
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A plus-sized woman criticized slimmer influencers for 'taking up too much space' in the body positivity sphere, and it sparked a huge debate
Raffela Mancuso said slim influencers "are making big bucks from brand deals," but she and others "…
Rachel Hosie
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I was a fitness influencer with 1 million Instagram followers. I made a career U-turn after I realized my content was damaging myself and others.
Madalin Giorgetta would get 60,000 likes on a bikini photo as a fitness influencer. She re-trained …
Kim Schewitz
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Lizzo says 'I quit' following performance at Biden campaign event
Singer Lizzo posted a message on Instagram saying she's quitting, although it's unclear why.
Hannah Getahun
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A business coach sparked outrage saying he pulled his kids out of school because the teacher was '200 pounds overweight'
Author and business coach Kris Krohn received backlash when he posted a video to his 1.2 million fo…
Andrew Lloyd
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I'm Gen Z and spent 7 hours a week on TikTok. I deleted the app and now have more time to do actually fun things.
A Gen Z reporter decided to delete TikTok from her phone ahead of a potential ban on the app in the…
Hannah Getahun
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My doctor told me I had to lose weight or die. I'm still plus-sized and have run 8 marathons, proving health comes in all sizes.
Martinus Evans started running after years of fatphobia. The Slow AF Run Club founder describes the…
Martinus Evans
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Some disgruntled 'Bridgerton' fans are turning on the showrunner
"Bridgerton" is facing an unprecedented amount of pushback from fans after season three. Some are c…
Caralynn Matassa
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Thank Black creatives for more size inclusivity in fashion — they're leading the charge even as big brands drop plus sizes
Despite challenges from the industry, Black designers and influencers are at the forefront of build…
Yoonji Han
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A plus-size South African health influencer was told a fitness class was too hard for her. She finished the class anyway and out-stepped her peers.
Lethabo Kgadima said a Virgin Active instructor judged her based on her weight, but she's not letti…
Hannah Getahun
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Taylor Swift's video for 'Anti-Hero' has been edited to delete a scene featuring a scale with the word 'fat' on it after activists argued it was fatphobic
Taylor Swift's video for "Anti-Hero" sparked backlash with a now-deleted scene showing her standing…
Michele Theil
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A hairstylist says she lost her job after a TikTok about her messages calling a client a 'clown' went viral
Ellen Davies said she had lost her job and was receiving death threats after a client leaked DMs sh…
Lindsay Dodgson
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Clips from TV shows in the 2000s suggesting women would be dumped if they gained weight have resurfaced after a TikToker shared how they impacted her
A TikToker posted clips from 2000s TV like "Friends" and "How I Met Your Mother," highlighting the …