Is There a Silver Lining to Trump’s Vile Comments About Women?
The #TrumpTapes exposed the Republican Party's long history of supporting rape culture. And women aren't having it anymore.
Rape Culture
“Pretty Little Liars'” Not-So-Pretty Little “Love” Story
The wildly popular ABC Family series has missed a teachable moment about statutory rape in their troubling portrait of a relationship between a high-school student and her teacher.
You Better Believe Her
The Brock Turner rape case and the abuse allegations against Johnny Depp are the latest reminders that no matter the evidence, women's testimony is always called into question.
The Day I Knew I’d Finally Confront My Rapist
For 20 years, the psychological-suspense novelist Emily Winslow’s sexual assault went unsolved. And then technology tracked down her alleged assailant.
Why Did Feminism Get a Bad Rap?
In this brilliant exclusive excerpt from WE WERE FEMINISTS ONCE, author Andi Zeisler describes the cynical cultural climate of the 1990s that set the stage for so-called “post-feminism."
I’m OK With ‘Game of Thrones’ Being the “Rapiest Show on TV”
For this feminist 'GoT' fan grappling with her past sexual assault, seeing these female characters violated has been cathartic. But that’s not the only reason the show should keep exploring rape.
How the Law Failed Kesha
The pop-star's lost case is just another example of a systemic failure to protect victims
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The NFL Should Take a Page Out of the Porn Industry’s Playbook
The adult film world took swift action when several women accused porn star James Deen of rape. Why can’t the top brass of America’s favorite pastime follow their example?