Posts Tagged: sexual assault

A Million Years of Misogyny

Donald Trump knows his HIStory. For a million years stars have been given carte blanche to sexually molest women. Just ask Betty Rubble and Wilma Flintstone. In 10,000 B.C. when Hollyrock movie star Rock Quarry visited Bedrock, all the gals

A Million Years of Misogyny

Donald Trump knows his HIStory. For a million years stars have been given carte blanche to sexually molest women. Just ask Betty Rubble and Wilma Flintstone. In 10,000 B.C. when Hollyrock movie star Rock Quarry visited Bedrock, all the gals

What Type of Woman Is Rape Worthy?

“She’s not my type!” It’s becoming a trope for Trump. This has been Donald’s go-to line since  E. Jean Carroll first accused him of raping her in Bergdorf Goodmans.  It has been his gold s Always said with a misogynist

What Type of Woman Is Rape Worthy?

“She’s not my type!” It’s becoming a trope for Trump. This has been Donald’s go-to line since  E. Jean Carroll first accused him of raping her in Bergdorf Goodmans.  It has been his gold s Always said with a misogynist

Why E. Jean Carroll’s Voice is More Important Than a Scream

She didn’t scream. Real rape victims scream. I was raped. Twice. I did not scream either time. Really This is just one of several sexual assault myths perpetrated by the perpetrator Donald Trump in his flaccid attempt to undermine E.

Why E. Jean Carroll’s Voice is More Important Than a Scream

She didn’t scream. Real rape victims scream. I was raped. Twice. I did not scream either time. Really This is just one of several sexual assault myths perpetrated by the perpetrator Donald Trump in his flaccid attempt to undermine E.

Why Bill Cosby’s Overturned Conviction is another Assault to Sexual Assault Victims”

If only PTSD were as easy to overturn as a sexual assault conviction. If only Bill Cosby’s victims felt as free as he will now be. What do we tell those 60 plus victims of Bill Cosby, whose sexual assault

Why Bill Cosby’s Overturned Conviction is another Assault to Sexual Assault Victims”

If only PTSD were as easy to overturn as a sexual assault conviction. If only Bill Cosby’s victims felt as free as he will now be. What do we tell those 60 plus victims of Bill Cosby, whose sexual assault

Joe Biden -A Touchy Subject

Joe Biden’s behavior has become a touchy subject. A second woman has come forward accusing the former Vice President of inappropriate contact that made her feel uncomfortable. I have no doubt these women felt uncomfortable, and am genuinely sorry for

Joe Biden -A Touchy Subject

Joe Biden’s behavior has become a touchy subject. A second woman has come forward accusing the former Vice President of inappropriate contact that made her feel uncomfortable. I have no doubt these women felt uncomfortable, and am genuinely sorry for

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No Always Means No

No, no doesn’t mean yes. No does not even mean convince me. Reluctance doesn’t mean consent. Being drunk doesn’t mean consent. Being passed out doesn’t mean consent. Not now. Not ever.   Before the  MeToo movement pushed up the conversation

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No Always Means No

No, no doesn’t mean yes. No does not even mean convince me. Reluctance doesn’t mean consent. Being drunk doesn’t mean consent. Being passed out doesn’t mean consent. Not now. Not ever.   Before the  MeToo movement pushed up the conversation

Melania Trump: CSI

Is First Lady Melania Trump auditioning for a part on CSI? That is the only reasonable excuse for her recent  insulting and insensitive statement saying victims of sexual assault “Need to have really Hard Evidence.” Hard evidence Melania?!? Sorry, I

Melania Trump: CSI

Is First Lady Melania Trump auditioning for a part on CSI? That is the only reasonable excuse for her recent  insulting and insensitive statement saying victims of sexual assault “Need to have really Hard Evidence.” Hard evidence Melania?!? Sorry, I

Dr Ford a Profile in Courage

I am awed, I am inspired, I am enraged, and I am heartbroken. But I also feel emboldened by this strong, recognizable and honest voice that resonated in a Congressional hearing room. As a survivor of multiple sexual assaults, Christine

Dr Ford a Profile in Courage

I am awed, I am inspired, I am enraged, and I am heartbroken. But I also feel emboldened by this strong, recognizable and honest voice that resonated in a Congressional hearing room. As a survivor of multiple sexual assaults, Christine

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Traumatic Memory- Remembering What We Want to Forget

The GOP cite a  “gap” problem in the Kavanaugh scandal, when the real  problem is the GOP. Both Christine Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez amd Julie Swetnick report gaps in their memory of their traumatic events. They must therefore be remembering

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Traumatic Memory- Remembering What We Want to Forget

The GOP cite a  “gap” problem in the Kavanaugh scandal, when the real  problem is the GOP. Both Christine Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez amd Julie Swetnick report gaps in their memory of their traumatic events. They must therefore be remembering

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Boys Will Be Boys – Sexual Assault and College

In 1973 Syracuse University promised their  students that college life would provide lasting memories. They didn’t disappoint. Even decades later, college memories remain etched deeply in my psyche. Especially, if like me, you were sexually assaulted. More than once. My

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Boys Will Be Boys – Sexual Assault and College

In 1973 Syracuse University promised their  students that college life would provide lasting memories. They didn’t disappoint. Even decades later, college memories remain etched deeply in my psyche. Especially, if like me, you were sexually assaulted. More than once. My