Originally published on The Christian Science Monitor on February 21, 2016 By Christopher Johnson, Contributor. Ohio’s second-largest city has become a national leader in responding to rape cases and dealing compassionately with victims. CLEVELAND — Registered nurse Elizabeth Boothis was haunted by one rape victim: petite, late 20s, clad in…
Originally published on Everyday Feminism Magazine on May 30, 2016 and re-published here with their permission. There’s this song that I like by LA-based pop-punk band The Dollyrots called “Watch Me Go (Kiss Me, Kill Me).” In it, cutie pie lead singer Kelly Ogden divulges the tales of multiple men…
Originally published on Elle on May 24, 2016 By MATTIE KAHN. Backed by overwhelming bipartisan support, the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act was passed in the Senate on Monday. The final vote came to a unanimous 89-0. The bill is the first federal law to outline what basic services victims…
Originally published on TheCHRISTIANSCIENCEMONITOR.com on March 21, 2016 By Stacy Teicher Khadaroo PATHS TO PROGRESS A ‘survivors’ bill of rights’ has been introduced in the Senate and the Massachusetts State House. Seven states are considering similar legislation. Nashua, N.H. — A woman in California shows up at a hospital for…
