Posts tagged: violence

*Trigger Warning* Fuck the police. When this phrase is used, I argue that it refers to “police” collectively, rather than each individual.  Although some folks … Read More

The Violence Against Women Act serves to protect and assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Last Thursday, the House finally approved the renewal of … Read More

Last Thursday I had the opportunity to attend an event called One Billion Rising which was put on by the UCF School of Social Work … Read More

2012 was full of fascinating–and occasionally terrifying–reproductive justice dialogues. Beginning in February when Rush Limbaugh made disparaging comments about Georgetown University student Sandra Fluke’s congressional … Read More

“He refuses to use a condom. I’ve bought them and he throws them out.” –Survivor on the National Domestic Violence Hotline “He threatened me when … Read More

For the most part, I exist within two realms: That of American women and that of LGBT Americans. When a friend makes the playful joke … Read More