When Todd Akin Made A Mistake Did Reporters Correct Him?
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The initial coverage of Todd Akin's remarks often failed state the obvious, he was flat out wrong. More »
Rape Joke Supercut: I Can’t Believe You Clapped For That
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Our Video Content Manager, Elisa Kreisinger, has created a new video, "Rape Joke Supercut: I Can't Believe You Clapped for That," that aims to suggest there is a crucial difference between playing rape for cheap laughs, and mocking or exposing the deep-rooted sexism that feeds and sustains rape culture. More »
When “Jane” Comes Marching Home Again
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In May the Army began a new Defense Department policy that will open an additional 14,000 positions for women. Will we be ready for them when they come home? More »
Three Weeks in January: End Rape in Los Angeles
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Artist Suzanne Lacy has recreated aspects of her landmark performance art piece, “Three Weeks in May,” with an installation that focuses on Los Angeles today, decades into the anti-rape movement, and features a candlelight ceremony on January 27. More »
U.S. Redefines Rape, Updating an 80-Year-Old Characterization of the Crime
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The new definition, a major step forward in providing justice and tracking the crime, came after advocates launched a viral "rape is rape" campaign. More »
Sexual Politics at Penn State—An Inside Look
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The author, professor emerita of Penn State University, describes the culture that produced the recent scandal—and suggests a path to a needed focus on the victims of such abuse. More »
The DSK Case: Gender, Race, Class and Politics
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Legal commentator Debbie Hines, formerly a prosecutor in cases of rape and sexual assault, calls on District Attorney Cyrus Vance to continue to pursue the case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn despite any difficulties. More »
