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Tag Archives: bullying

LGBTQ Prom at The Center

This is a great event and an important way to create a safe (and fun) space for our LGBTQ youth. The Center has been doing a prom event for 10 years and they need all the help they can get. They estimate it costs $50 per person (and they only as $5 at the door!).…

April 27, 2012 in Feminist, get involved, Las Vegas, LGBTQ, queer.

Have you signed the UFC petition?

Please don’t forget to sign the petition calling for the UFC to enact a code of conduct! Ever since the organization decided to turn a blind eye to a rash of incidents of rape jokes and references to sexual violence by its fighters and even its president, Dana White, I have been working to encourage…

January 12, 2012 in activism, Feminist, LGBTQ, rape, sexual assault, Sports, violence.

In our own words: Broken but still breathing

**TRIGGER WARNING** In recent weeks I’ve been writing  a lot about sexual violence . It’s been in the news a lot lately, from indicted football coaches to professional athletes tweeting rape jokes. For someone who is a survivor, like me and like my friend Kris Hill who contributed today’s post, it can feel like you…

December 14, 2011 in Feminist, gender norms, health, motherhood, sexual abuse, violence.

Ultimate responsibility

The mantle of hero has always been heavy. In the comics, Spiderman is told that with great power comes great responsibility. And even though the web-slinger might not be a real person, the advice rings true for our flesh-and-blood heroes, too. In these modern times, heroes come in a variety of forms built up by…

November 11, 2011 in Community, Feminist, hate crime, Las Vegas, LGBTQ, media, Parenthood, rape, sexual assault, Sports, violence.

Stand Against Bullying

Today is Spirit Day, which is designed to take a stand against bullying. Even though I’m sick today, I’ve still got my purple on in solidarity. I hope you do too.

October 20, 2011 in Feminist, LGBTQ.

Feminist Files: It’s getting crazy out there edition

Is it something in the air? If you think there is no War on Women, you haven’t been paying attention to the full-scale attack on Planned Parenthood — which is nothing short of an indictment on women’s reproductive health care. And it’s not just about PP, people. The GOP is willing to let pregnant women…

October 17, 2011 in body image, Books, Feminist, health care, LGBTQ, politics, reproductive rights, violence.

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