Laurel Dickman

We honor these eight plus-size queer activist Instagrammers who are changing the world around them. They also have incredible fashion sense!

Every New Year people tout the idea of “New Year, New YOU!” But what if the problem isn’t you? I propose we let go of the things that no longer serve us.

When we don't allow fat girls access to age-appropriate clothing, we're sending one terrible, chilling message: You're too big to deserve a childhood.

Stripes. Love them or hate them, they make a statement. Found at the top of every fatphobic fashionista’s list, stripes almost always make it onto the list of “Don’ts” in plus size fashion. But why?

Instead of spending time looking at smaller bodies that the world suggests you should be aspiring toward, why not surround yourself with images of fat people with bodies like yours — who are living their best lives and seriously having fun in their swimsuits?

We love Kane because she takes the position of kindness and generosity above all else, creating safe spaces online for plus sizes, especially those above a US size 24. She backs that up by creating clothing for those bodies, as well.

Yes, just like “not all men,” not all cops are racist or bigoted. But this guy’s Facebook posts would absolutely suggest otherwise

Plus-size Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, particularly women, rarely see themselves in media. Let's highlight plus-size Asian bloggers!

Fatphobia is rampant in the workplace. But being plus-size just gives us an excuse to be extra stylish at work. Check out these plus-size workwear looks!

We asked plus-size people to share images of their booties and to tell us why they loved those photos. We received responses that were heart-felt!