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Unfortunately, This Magical Anti-Rape Nail Polish Won’t Save Us

On their Facebook page, the creators of Undercover Colors say they “hope to make potential perpetrators afraid to spike a woman’s drink because there’s now a risk that they can…

Adrian —

Aug 26, 2014

Daily Fix

rape culture

politics + activism

When It Comes to Campus Sexual Assault, Administrators Are Failing Their Communities

A New York Times cover story graphically depicts the sexual assault a student named Anna experienced when she was freshman at Hobart and William Smith colleges. It also details the…

Carmen —

Jul 15, 2014

Daily Fix

rape culture

politics + activism

Senate Delay Threatens Funding for Thousands of Untested Rape Kits

Money designated for the testing of kits across the country is caught up in a Senate dispute over how to approve amendments to 2015 budget legislation.

Kaitlyn —

Jun 23, 2014

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rape culture

pop culture fix

VIDEO: Mary Dickerson is Neither Artist Nor Predator

Following NY Mag’s inexcusable cover story on sexual predator Terry Richardson, our own Robin and Carly bring you “Neither Artist Nor Predator: The Mary Dickerson Story.”

Intern Grace —

Jun 19, 2014

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politics + activism

Cecily McMillan’s Conviction Provides Helpful Primer on How the Criminal Justice System Is Totally F*cked

Much about this case is confusing, but one thing is clear: the stories that our culture tells itself about violence, justice, and women were ultimately more convincing to the jury…

Rachel —

May 5, 2014

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Daily Fix

politics + activism

Obama, Biden, Male Celebs Call for Ending Sexual Assault, Being “Part of the Solution”

The White House has released a 60-second public service announcement calling for an end to sexual assault featuring such household names and faces as Daniel Craig, Dulé Hill, Benicio del…

Rachel —

May 1, 2014

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college

school

We Have Lots of Noise, We Need Lots of Solutions: Preventing Sexual Assault at (Every) American University

The recent scandal surrounding the disturbing messages leaked from American University’s Epsilon Iota is a national story, and sheds light on a national problem. The response of AU students shows…

Carmen —

May 1, 2014

Daily Fix

rape culture

politics + activism

Brown University Student Seeks Justice For Sexual Assault Survivors On Campus

Sclove’s courageous push to bring her attack to the spotlight in order to call attention to the way her university mishandles sexual assault cases is indicative of a greater crisis.…

Helen —

Apr 25, 2014

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gay marriage

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Why We Really Need Gay Bars and Other Stories We Missed This Week

The more we talk about things, the better they get. 2013 was proof.

Carmen —

Jan 1, 2014

2013 list

end-of-year-list

politics + activism

More Than Words: The Year In Words 2013

It was wacky! It was depressing! It’s finally over! From “undocumented” to “transphobia” to “affluenza,” come look at the words that defined a year and defined themselves at the same…

Cara —

Dec 30, 2013

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gay marriage

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Jean Grae and The Rando Have Their Eyes on The “Harvard Lampoon” and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Romi Klinger’s getting divorced, Dot-Marie got married, trans* voices are getting published, and we’re celebrating the holidays in a special space where it’s just you, Ari Fitz, and the rest…

Carmen —

Dec 25, 2013

rape culture

sexual assault

politics + activism

When Women Rape: Everything We’re Not Talking About

“The three main implications are ‘Women are too weak to harm someone,’ ‘Lesbian rape is hot and it’s harmless. It’s not real.’ and ‘All rapists are men.”

Casey Quinlan —

Sep 27, 2013