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Turn Down for What: Why Media Amplifies Rape Apology

a white woman teenager with long, brown hair sits in a courtroom
by s.e. smith
April 18, 2019 at 10:00am
Instead of putting women in control at the heart of their own narratives, society talks around them, keeping them voiceless and powerless.
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Believe Me: Genderqueer and Nonbinary Survivors on Visibility and Identity

by Lexie Bean
April 16, 2019 at 9:00am
Those living at the intersection of nonbinary and survivor are forced to reconcile with others reshaping their bodies and needs. Read more »
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Punishment Is Not Justice: Defying Definitions After Sexual Violence

by Wendy C. Ortiz
April 10, 2019 at 8:09am
We need to move beyond binary survivor-perpetrator framing. Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Workplace Discrimination Is Only Illegal on Paper

by Bitch HQ
March 1, 2019 at 6:00am
Data shows that discrimination in the workplace is far from over. Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The Racist Backlash against Marie Kondo

by Bitch HQ
February 12, 2019 at 6:00am
  “The idea that we should maybe look at the sum total of our belongings and decide if we’re happy is not a controversial or even new idea.” Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: How Hazing Escalates to Sexual Assault

by Bitch HQ
November 29, 2018 at 3:00am
St. Michael’s College School has expelled eight students so far for a hazing turned sexual assault. Read more »