Beyond the Safety Pin

Solidarity Inside Your Own Home

How will we support the workers that millions of us rely on for help…

Building Sanctuaries for Survivors

“You know what happened. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Trust in your gut.” — Carolyn Shayte

Bringing Justice Home

The Thanksgiving Discussion Guide

I Don’t Want It To Be Real Either: Racism

Today, I rode the LIRR, heading home for Thanksgiving. I sat in a 6 seat configuration…

The Thanksgiving “Trump Discussion”

On Being the Face of the Opposition around the Holiday Table

Like every other progressive I know facing a Trump presidency, I’ve been struggling to balance my anger and outrage with a compelling need…

How to Be an Ally Beyond a Safety Pin

This election forced many Americans to confront the racial issues that divide our country…

About Beyond the Safety Pin

Our Mission

Beyond the Safety Pin is an online space dedicated to fostering dialogue on race and identity. We’re creating a space where individuals can share first-hand accounts of discrimination and celebrate acts of solidarity, and we’re hosting…