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...
Tagged: Sexual Violence
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. ...
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...
Todd Akin and the False Equivalency of the Enraged
Mom-Blog on Todd Akin and Rape: What did you say?? I’m not at all happy what’s going on with politics lately. I’m supposed to keep quiet and say things like, “There’s no war on...
McKeon and Smith Statement on HASC Briefing on Lackland AFB
MCKEON AND SMITH STATEMENT ON ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE BRIEFING ON SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATIONS AT LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE Aug 2, 2012 Press Release Washington D.C. – House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA) and...
Executive Order — Preventing and Responding to Violence Against Women and Girls Globally
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 10, 2012 Executive Order — Preventing and Responding to Violence Against Women and Girls Globally EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – –...
On Healing and Forgiveness (or You Probably Think This Blog Is About You, Don’t You?)
DISCLAIMER: I am not advocating forgiveness, nor advocating against it. How you proceed in your life is entirely your choice and not subject to my judgment. As you read this, please remember that this was MY...
Presidential Memorandum — Implementing the Prison Rape Elimination Act
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 17, 2012 Presidential Memorandum — Implementing the Prison Rape Elimination Act May 17, 2012 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND...