I did report that first time, fearing it could happen to someone else. The policeman told me “You shouldn’t walk around like that – all hair and legs, or stuff like that’s gonna happen.” That was the last time I reported it in spite of other incidents. The response to Dr. Blasey has been so […]
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People don’t seem to understand what it takes to reclaim your life after rape. I have a few thoughts on the subject. The first time I was raped was even longer ago than the attempt on Dr. Blasey Ford. I was seventeen and four guys jumped over the wall on Central Park South and held
Last weekend I went to LA to visit my first voice teacher and dear friend, Amelia, who was in the hospital. Before I flew home I thanked her for giving me my voice and promised that I was going to use it. I had started studying with her shortly after I had been raped. When
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Well I’ve been quiet about Rockettes at the Inaugural thing for a while now and I figured it would work out. It seemed like it wasn’t so bad once MSG and AGVA had given the girls a choice, but actually it’s worse because now it’s divided the girls. With the division in the country at
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Keith Olbermann really gets to a big part of the problem. Grateful that he calls it out and shines a light on these misogynists and their enablers. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/26/olbermann-boycott-nfl-dra_n_7146928.html
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I was working on a presentation to be given on a college campus, editing my long-winded talk, trying to get this very thought across when my husband forwarded me this article. http://www.upworthy.com/kenyas-unique-approach-to-rape-prevention-should-have-the-rest-of-the-world-taking-note?c=upw1&u=94bcf4ba47bc0bcc68dbab1340d7d2298a115877
I just can’t get over the courage. Hope this woman finds a home and peace and the love she deserves. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/02/16/1364790/-Homeless-woman-in-Ohio-walks-miles-to-court-determined-to-face-rapist?detail=email
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Last Friday, my producer and I had a meeting with several college officials about booking “Asking For It” on their campus. I came away from the meeting feeling very excited that they “got” the importance of the artistic component in stopping sexual assault. Then two days later this speech by President Obama at the Grammys…
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Not that I want to spend my whole life on this subject but just latching on to any information that might help… Gathering ideas. Pressure on colleges to deal with sexual assault leads to growing cottage industry @insidehighered Source: insidehighered.com A quick search for terms like “campus safety” and “sexual assault” on the Apple App
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Another great idea to prevent rape but I agree with the writer about changing the culture… http://www.oxbowherald.sk.ca/Opinion/Columnists/2014-08-28/article-3850805/THATS-IT,-THATS-ALL%3A-We-need-to-change-the-rape-culture/1