Allies are amazing resources for activists - but they are often afraid of misrepresenting an issue they don't know enough about. But fear no more! This 32 page guide produced by the Portland Intersex Initiative  on how to be an ally to intersex activists has everything allies could want to know about the intersex movement and how to represent it. It's a collection of advice and essays written by intersex people. The guide includes:

Intersex basics, including history and FAQs

Cash mobs have been adopted by communities and occupiers alike. Participants organize independently of the store's knowledge and flood it randomly with customers. The businesses that benefit from cash mobs are often agreed on by all participants. They tend to be examples of businesses that do more than sell items; they give back to the community and are actively involved. Each customer typically commits to spending a certain minimum, say 10 or 20 dollars. These micro-purchases, when completed en masse add up to a lot for a local business.

History