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Abuse Is Not Romantic
America, we have a problem when it comes to our media — and it isn’t just the spread of fake news. In 2017 and throughout modern...
Jan 11, 2017
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It Isn't Locker Room Talk
Although I have never had the opportunity to be a part of a locker room with the “rich and famous,” I have been in my fair share of...
Oct 12, 2016
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Enough.
Enough. Tonight, news broke that Donald Trump was recorded in 2005 talking about women in incredibly crude and degrading terms. Donald...
Oct 7, 2016
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Why Are Judges Giving Light Sentences to Rapists?
Over the past months, the internet has been abuzz with the news that a judge has — once again — given a convicted rapist an incredibly...
Sep 21, 2016
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Consent: A Refresher
Last week, the internet exploded with anger over the extremely lenient sentence given to Brock Turner, who was convicted of three...
Jun 15, 2016
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How We Can Help: Hotline
If you or someone you know or love has been affected by violence, it can be hard to know where or how to find help. At Blackburn Center,...
Jun 1, 2016
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What The Bathroom Debate Misses
Recently our news (and social media feeds) have been consumed with one subject: the ability of transgender people to use the bathroom of...
May 25, 2016
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Why Rape Isn’t Rape, Depending on Where You Live
Last week, the shocking headline made waves across the internet: the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals found that oral penetration of an...
May 4, 2016
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Lift the Statute Of Limitations
Last week, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office released a report on a grand jury investigation into child sexual abuse by Catholic...
Mar 9, 2016
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On Kesha + Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault
In 2014, recording artist Kesha (also known as Ke$ha) publicly accused her producer, Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald), of drugging and raping...
Feb 24, 2016
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The Not-So-Super Reality of the Super Bowl
Next weekend, football fans from around the country will converge in Santa Clara, California for the largest sporting event in the...
Jan 27, 2016
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What Do You Do When Your Hero May Be An Abuser?
Last week, the world mourned the passing of David Bowie. As his legions of fans paid tribute to the legendary rock star, many pointed...
Jan 20, 2016
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Why Risk Reduction Isn't Enough
Almost without fail, if an article about rape is posted on the internet, there will be at least one comment listing what steps potential...
Jan 13, 2016
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside?
In recent years, many have questioned whether one classic Christmas song — Baby, It’s Cold Outside — should be retired. With lyrics that...
Dec 23, 2015
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Yes, Porn Stars Can Be Raped.
Last week, several women accused a well-known man of raping them, including an ex-girlfriend and former co-workers. Witnesses to some of...
Dec 9, 2015
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Stop Calling It Sex
At least once a week, we see a headline in the local or national news discussing the latest case of child sexual assault (or rape). ...
Nov 11, 2015
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We’re Protesting The Wrong People
In August, news broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers had signed Michael Vick as a backup quarterback. The backlash was immediate: animal...
Sep 16, 2015
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We're Anti Anti-Rape Underwear
In November 2013, a campaign was launched to fund the manufacture of a new type of garment designed to prevent rape. Recently, the...
Sep 2, 2015
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Viral Victim-Blaming
Last week, we posted a graphic on our Facebook page that quickly went viral — at the time of this writing, it had been viewed by over...
Aug 12, 2015
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Rape Culture Is When...
In recent weeks, it’s become apparent to just about everybody that Bill Cosby is a serial rapist. The first known rape occurred in the...
Jul 29, 2015
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