Thursday, March 28, 2024

Tag: #MeToo

10 good things about a TERRIBLE year

As we head into the new year, let’s keep ourselves inspired by the hard work of folks at home and abroad who gave us something to cheer about for 2017.

The Fempire strikes back

If serial sexual predation disqualifies a man from several high profile jobs, in politics and media, why shouldn’t it disqualify a man from being president of the United States?

Six women sue Harvey Weinstein and associates for covering-up sexual assaults

“Let’s finally do something about it.”

The backlash against the bullies

The revolt against Trump is a backlash against bullying in all its forms.

What happens when men say #MeToo, too?

As a self-identified feminist man who has survived abuse, I wonder how and if I should participate in the conversation.

I am woman, hear me roar

Over half a million women (and some men as well) have used the #MeToo hashtag, exposing in a few short days how pervasive are the crimes of sexual harassment and rape.

Me too. And you. And you.

We can't stop sexual violence until we understand how very mundane it is.

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