Male Rape and Romance Novels
I’ve just started reading Cassandra By Starlight, the first in a series of three novels by Susan MacNicol. I don’t normally read romance novels – as in NEVER. However, I met the author on...
Category: Blog, Commentary and Articles
Executive Order – Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking In Persons In Federal Contracts
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 25, 2012 Executive Order – Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking In Persons In Federal Contracts EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – –...
A Simple Gesture of Hope, Strength, and Courage
A Simple Gesture of Hope, Strength, and Courage by Natasha Hagan Showing support to Rape and Sexual Assault survivors can be shown from a simple gesture of ‘Hope’ and willingness to help, with...
Our Peaceful Holy Wars of Empire (or My God Kills Better Than Your God)
Anyone, like your average "Christian Conservative", who wants to have "my religion is better than yours" wars should feel completely free to actually fight themselves, rather than electing proxies (like your average big government...
Pious Cupcakery (or Why Your Religious Beliefs are Suspect)
It is always fascinating how so many of the people who are intolerant of same sex marriage because it violates their "religion", expect everyone else to bend over backwards to show tolerance and even...
Selected as One of The Best of GMP’s Men’s Stories
Wow, my survivor story "I've Got the T-Shirt…" was chosen as one of The Best of GMP's Men's Stories: http://goodmenproject.com/good-feed-blog/the-best-of-gmps-mens-stories/ When I wrote it, I truly did not expect the level of response it would...
Sexual Violence Survivorhood and Selective Reading (or It is Time to Get Over the Stupid Internet)
I’ve been having an interesting discussion with artist M.K. Hajdin on male rape survivors. She linked to a blog commentary by Wayne Myers – On Being A Male Rape Survivor. Read Wayne’s commentary. ...
Executive Order — Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 31, 2012 Executive Order — Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPROVING...
Dear Huffington Post: Cherry Picked Rape Myths Do Not Equal Innocence
Dear Huffington Post: Cherry Picked Rape Myths Do Not Equal Innocence by Matt Atkinson David Protess, writing for the Huffington Post on Did Oklahoma Wrongfully Convict a Chicago Hoops Standout? "Oh my Jesus...
Akin is Not Unique
Donald D’Haene, writing for The Huffington Post, on “As a Rape Survivor, You Get Used to Stupid Remarks Like Akin’s“: Todd Akin’s ridiculous declaration on the serious crime of rape has created a justifiable...