Gender-based violence

Breaking the Silence: Addressing Gender-based Violence

Breaking the Silence: Addressing Gender-based Violence

The silence must be broken. Women, men, and children are being harmed on a daily basis by this public health…

8 years ago

CNN Host Smacks Down Rape Apologist’s Attempt To Victim Blame Sexual Abuse Survivors

During a segment on CNN's Newsroom Thursday, host Carol Costello pushed back against author Susan Patton's attempts to both blame…

10 years ago

Hateful Misogynist Rush Limbaugh Tells Men That Women Mean Yes When They Say No

Another day, another new low reached by bottom-scraping conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh. In this instance, Limbaugh justified rape culture…

10 years ago

No, the Fact Elliot Rodgers Killed More Men Than Women Doesn’t Change His Misogyny

Some men have been suggesting Rodgers' killing of more men than women means he wasn't a misogynist. Nothing could be…

10 years ago

After The Santa Barbara Shootings It’s Time to Talk About The Culture of Violence Against Women

So today, on this tragic Saturday when a very disturbed young man went on a murdering rampage against the "beautiful"…

10 years ago

Anonymous Cowards Try To Silence Female Journalists With Violent Sexual Threats

Women who are involved in journalism are increasingly the targets of violent sexual threats by anonymous cowards in hopes of…

11 years ago

It’s a BFD: Obama Renews Biden’s Violence Against Women Act After GOP Obstruction

President Obama said today while signing the Violence Against Women Act, "I promise you this - not just as your…

12 years ago

The GOP’s version of VAWA Should be called the Defense of Violence Against Women Act

The House GOP's watered down version of the VAWA is more about preserving their bigotry than anything about protecting women…

12 years ago

House Republican and OBGYN Says Akin Was Partly Right About Legitimate Rape

A pro-fetus House Republican from Georgia is defending legitimate rape Todd Akin of Missouri and the gift of rape Richard…

12 years ago

Defenders of the Steubenville Rape Crew Embrace the GOP’s Protect the Rapist Mindset

The response and support the Steubenville rapists are receiving is typical given the recent attacks on all American women at…

12 years ago

House GOP Shames America by Endangering Women

It's not just the Sandy bill. Eric Cantor (R-VA) and John Boehner (R-OH) also killed legislation that would help protect…

12 years ago

Indians Protest Brutal Rape of Young Woman Who Died Today

A 23-year-old female who was brutally gang-raped in India died today as a result of her injuries. Her attack has…

12 years ago

The Republican Party: The Crazy Ex in Charge of Your Freedom

The GOP is being overtaken by the crazy exes, bitter and bursting with desire for revenge against a world that…

12 years ago