Today is Pay It Forward Day and all I can think about is how we’re going to make the world a better place. Actually, we are making it a better place. You show me that all the time. Whether it’s the success of the hate crimes event last week, your generous spirit in turning the…
Now that’s a headline I’ve been dying to write! Moments ago, the Assembly passed AB230, the comprehensive sex ed bill. Of course, we’re not out the woods just yet. There will, no doubt, be battles in the State Senate to come. (The rash of myths about this bill being particularly troubling.) But for now, let…
Are you ready for the NOH8 in Las Vegas hate crimes event TOMORROW? I can’t believe it’s almost here! You can still RSVP here. And all this planning has me thinking about the first time I organized an event for Erin Davies and her “fag bug.” I spent most of the summer of 2007 organizing…
When I wasn’t being blind-sided by the total lack of empathy on display at the comprehensive sex education hearing on April 1, I was dumbstruck by the purported “arguments” against updating our existing sex education law, passed in 1980, with a more comprehensive look at human sexuality and healthy relationships. I’m sorry, why wouldn’t you…
More from the #AlwaysAware campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month:
More from the #AlwaysAware campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month:
As part of the #AlwaysAware campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we want to focus on the myriad ways that individuals have to defend against and question rape culture on a daily basis. Get more info on the campaign and our intent here.
So, let’s talk about Retaeh Parsons, shall we? Parsons, 17, died in the hospital on Sunday after attempting suicide a few days earlier. Why did Parsons try to end her life? Relentless, viral cyber-bullying (and real-world bullying) by her peers and the perpetrators of her sexual assault in 2011. According to reports, no matter where…
We are cognizant that rape culture has messages for cisgender men as well as LGBT individuals. Rape is not just a “woman’s issue.” Learn more about the #AlwaysAware campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
A comprehensive look at why Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) matters. Keep this conversation going. And be sure to follow MakeMeASammich and I in our #AlwaysAware campaign!
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