All posts tagged "Sexual Assault"
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Rolling Stone Just Set Back Rape Victims’ Progress in America
Rolling Stone is fueling rape culture in the U.S.
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ICYMI: Best of the Week
ICYMI, here are the top three stories of the week, including dangerous states, school dress codes, and UVA's...
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ICYMI: Best of the Week
ICYMI check out Law Street's top three posts of the week.
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Bill Cosby Allegations: A Striking Example of Rape Culture
The sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby are a striking, powerful example of rape culture in America.
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Children “Drop F-Bombs For Feminism,” Are You Listening?
The 'F-Bombs for Feminism' video may shock or entertain you, but its message should move you.
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Reyhaneh Jabbari: Another Victim of Iran’s Harsh Death Penalty
The Iranian government executed a woman on Saturday for murdering a man who she said attempted to sexually...
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Killers of Craigslist
Since the arrest in 2009 of Philip Markoff, aka the “Craigslist Killer,” the website has faced increased scrutiny...
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ICYMI: Best of the Week
Monday again, huh? It's rough. I'm not even going to try to dispute that. Ease into the work...
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The Case of Hannah Graham and the Myth of Stranger Danger
On September 13 2014, 18-year-old University of Virginia student Hannah Graham went missing.
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#GamerGate Takes Misogyny to a Whole New Level
#GamerGate goes after women in the gaming industry.
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Harvard’s New Sexual Assault Policies Spark Dissent From Professors
Are Harvard University's new sexual assault policies fair?
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Kesha Lawsuit: Victim Of Assault Or A Bad Contract?
The grunge-pop diva we all know and love (or love to hate), Kesha, filed a lawsuit this week...
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Rape Culture Can (And Must) Be Changed
The White House began the It's On Us campaign to end campus sexual assault.
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Who Does the Gag Order on Rehtaeh Parsons’ Name Really Help?
The story of Rehtaeh Parsons was a compelling one that hit the media, particularly North American media, last...
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Uniformity Isn’t the Only Reason Organizations Enforce Dress Codes
I was recently married, and my husband is in the armed services. While military life isn't quite what...
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Africa Gets Screwed Over Once Again by the White Man
A 19-year-old Oklahoma teen admitted to raping and molesting young girls and boys on a missionary trip to...
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Todd Akin Needs to Legitimately Stop Talking
Most of us remember Todd Akin, former Missouri Senate candidate, for his comments about how women cannot get...
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Dear George Will: Sexual Assault Isn’t a Privilege
In a recent article, Washington Post columnist George Will referred to sexual assaults on college campuses as a...
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Startling Effects of Repeated Sexual Assault
A new study conducted by the University of Missouri finds that those who experience repeated sexual assault are...
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Jessica’s Law Should be Law of the Land
Jessica’s Law focuses on increasing the monitoring of sex offenders and lengthening their sentences. The original bill was...
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Did FSU Drop the Ball on Jameis Winston Rape Case? DOE Investigates
It was difficult to discern reality from fantasy in Tallahassee last winter. Jameis Winston, the college football phenom...
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Redefining Rape: The FBI’s Latest Statistics
Law Street’s inaugural Crime in America rankings, based on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Statistics,...
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Woody Allen: Dating Your Girlfriend’s Daughter is Kind of a Big Deal
Folks, what is going on with Woody Allen these days? In case you’ve missed all the drama amid...
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All I Want For Christmas: Stop Telling Rape Victims to Get Over it
Merry Christmas Eve, folks! Today, I’ve got ridiculousness upon ridiculousness. And it’s infuriating. Salon reported today, via Raw...
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Title IX Complaints Against Universities Grow
Lately, we’ve been hearing more and more about the mishandling of sexual assaults on college campuses. Although these...
