Welcome back to Dirty Words. 2025 kicked our as**s so we thought we'd try again in 2026.

Join us for messy chats, researched discussions, and gossip as we talk about today's Dirty Words.

DEI

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

DEI is under attack in the US for being... discriminatory? Sit down and chat with us as we explore what DEI actually means, how it is applied, and what we can do to support our local communities

Action steps:

1. educate yourself and apply that knowledge
2. show up to local events and community spaces
3. vote with your dollar
4. Order and pass out Red Cards from ILRC

Bystander /ˈbīˌstandər/one who is present but not taking part in a situation or event

We are personally guilty of witnessing things and doing nothing and want to encourage ourselves (and others) to move from inaction to action. Join us as we discuss the bystander effect and how to become an active bystander with the 5 Ds.

CTA: test out different bystander intervention techniques and be brave.

Grief /ɡrēf/ the deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement.

The world feels kind of sh*tty so lets talk about it. From personal loss to the state of politics in the US join us as we delve into how to use grief to guide us.

CTA:

• Take a moment of mindfulness
• Do something you care about

SCOTUS is an acronym for the Supreme Court of the United States. The highest judicial body in all of the US.It is illegal to be houseless now? America has a King?! But somehow the Supreme Court protected the abortion pill... what is going on?

Let's talk about some of the recent SCOTUS court decision that made headlines across the global and others that you may have missed that are going to have major implications for people.

It's been a minute (well maybe a year) and we are excied to be back. This is a short intro about where we have been and what the plans are. Feel free to listen or skip but yayyyyy!

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Barbie: a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy company Mattel and launched in 1959. The toy is the figurehead of the Barbie brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories.

In the summer of 2023, Barbie has taken the world by storm. We hope you have had time to see and think about the film-- now, let's talk about it. Join us as we talk about the movie, society, and more.

Favorite things right now:

Libraries (in the US? Find yours here)

FIFAWWC and the USWNT