Content Warnings

Inclusivity is not only about who you let into a space, but about how welcoming you make that space feel. To that end, we use an innovative Content Warnings system to warn readers of material you might not be prepared or willing to read, so that you have the tools to use our site in ways that feel safest for you. These warnings are attached to the headline of any article we think might need it, using a short acronym. Below are the meanings of each acronym.

  • Child Abuse \\
  • GV
    Gendered violence \\

    This article contains descriptions of gendered violence such as misogynist attitudes, harassment, pickup artists, etc.

  • HPh
    Homophobia \\

    This article contains descriptions of anti-queer hatred, violence, abuse, etc.

  • MSG
    Misogyny \\

    Violence toward or hatred of women

  • RV
    Racist violence \\

    This article contains descriptions of racist, colonial, or anti-indigenous violence or abuse.

  • SH
    Self Harm \\

    This article contains descriptions of suicide, eating disorders, substance abuse, or other forms of self harm.

  • SV
    Sexual violence \\

    This article contains descriptions of rape, sexual assault, or other sexual abuse.

  • TMSG
    Transmisogyny \\

    Misogyny directed specifically at trans women

  • TPh
    Transphobia \\

    This article contains descriptions of hatred, violence, or abuse against people who are trans, non-binary, genderqueer, or Two Spirit.

  • VD
    Violence against the disabled \\

    This article contains descriptions of violence, abuse, or hatred against disabled or chronically ill people.

  • WPh
    Whorephobia \\

    This article contains descriptions of anti-sex worker hatred, violence, abuse, etc.