Most rapists aren’t monsters who lurk behind bushes and in dark alleyways waiting for unsuspecting women to walk by. Read more
Men See Themselves In Brock Turner — That’s Why They Don’t Condemn Him
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Directors Shouldn’t Abuse Actors For The Sake Of ‘Brilliant’ Art
“I’m not trying to take the blame off of these directors and actors, but to even wrap our brains around how could this possibly be? Just look around us. It points back to rape culture, because the message is everywhere, from a boy pulling a girl’s hair in first grade and the teacher saying ‘that means he likes you’ to a father is defending his son who was charged with rape. The gender norms in place are so pervasive, and they have hegemonic power. Read more
I Will Not Be Gaslighted For Speaking My Mind While Dating
I felt my inferiority complex kicking in. Read more
You Don’t Have To Go Home For The Holidays
Too often, we allow nostalgia and guilt-tripping to convince us that there is a ‘right’ day and time to be with family. Read more
I Ache For My Trans Friends Abandoned During The Holidays
We have our chosen families — but how do you mend the hole your blood relatives make when they abandon you? Read more
To Whoever Called My Hotel Room While I Was Masturbating
A woman’s naked body is deemed a danger. Read more
Centuries Later, The Myth That Women Are Never To Be Believed Endures
If too many women come forward against famous men, they’re portrayed as lying bloodsuckers, trying to get money or fame. If too few do, they’re regarded as unreliable. Read more
The Sexist Editing Of Anne Frank’s ‘Diary Of A Young Girl’
The edits on Anne’s diary are more than disrespectful to her memory — they seem to be an act of misogyny. Read more
The Absurd And Feminist Genius Of ‘Lucha Underground’ Wrestling
They always say: Play the game. But I’m not here to play games. I’m here to work, make an impact, and make a difference. Read more
‘Condom Regulation Will Take Away Our Consent’
“Nobody should have to risk their health in order to keep their job! A YES vote for Prop 60 is a vote to protect California adult film workers from disease, Porn producers refuse to provide a safe workplace for their performers. As a result, thousands of workers have been exposed to serious and life-threatening diseases. It is time to hold the pornographers accountable for worker safety and health in California’s adult film industry.” Read more