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The NFL’s New Stance on Domestic Violence Isn’t a Step in the Right Direction

The NFL has a new action plan for players who commit domestic violence, but it’s not clear how much action it really calls for.

Helen —

Sep 5, 2014

intimate partner violence

personal essay

gender

Imagining a Better World For Trans Women Survivors Of Domestic Violence

Being a survivor has taught me that resiliency is in the marrow of my bones and with it I can imagine a better world.

Morgan Collado —

Dec 19, 2013

body image

interview

lgbt book reviews

With “Portable Homes,” Domestic Violence Survivors Reclaim Their Bodies

The second book to come out of the “Attention: People With Body Parts” project invites survivors of domestic violence to heal through discussions with their own body parts.

Kaitlyn —

Dec 10, 2013

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intimate partner violence

politics + activism

“In Our Own Voices”: Making Partner Abuse Resources Work for Queer Survivors

Organizations around the U.S. understand that the barriers queer people in abusive partnerships face are related to issues that are bigger than the relationship. They envision an end to all…

Maddie —

Dec 9, 2013

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intimate partner violence

politics + activism

Domestic Violence Is Even Worse Than You Thought, And Isn’t Being Asked About Enough

Women in the U.S. who have experienced domestic violence are more likely to have chronic health conditions. Healthcare professionals are still failing to adequately recognise and treat harm caused by…

Fikri —

Nov 10, 2013

advice

intimate partner violence

community

Be a Human: Helping People Through Trauma When You Don’t Know What To Say

At some moment in your life, you will be in a room with someone who is disclosing to you about their trauma. You are not going to be a counselor,…

Morgan M —

Oct 24, 2013

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intimate partner violence

politics + activism

House Finally Passes Expanded Violence Against Women Act, With Extremely Minimal GOP Cooperation

Today the House of Representatives has finally passed the Violence Against Women Act – and it includes expanded protections for Native women and survivors in same-sex relationships.

Rachel —

Feb 28, 2013

advice

greatest hits

health

You Need Help: After Sexual Assault

“How do I deal with an assault that wasn’t rape? How can I keep from feeling like my assault is being minimized?”

Kate —

Dec 3, 2012

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intimate partner violence

relationships

Run Anyway: Real Talk About Abusive Lesbian Relationships

“The further away I got, the clearer it became. She had been my first serious girlfriend after a succession of boyfriends, and I was more in love than I had…

Gabrielle Korn —

Aug 21, 2012

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homophobia

politics + activism

Violence Against Women Act Doesn’t Include LGBT Protections; White House Disapproves

Republicans may have succeeded in making sure the Violence Against Women Act doesn’t have any protections for LGBT people — unless Obama vetoes it.

Rachel —

May 17, 2012

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intimate partner violence

politics + activism

Violence Against Women Act May Be Stripped of LGBT Protections Because of Awful Republicans

The Violence Against Women Act was going to be updated to include protections for gay people, undocument immigrants, and Native American communities, but House Republicans are doing their best to…

Rachel —

May 4, 2012

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intimate partner violence

politics + activism

Republicans Don’t Get Why Domestic Violence Is Still Bad When It’s Gay People Doing It

“Is the violence any less real, is the danger any less real because you happen to be gay or lesbian? I don’t think so.”

Rachel —

Mar 19, 2012