As a feminist, I think it is critically important that males are allies in the quest for gender equality. I have some wonderful male friends who are feminists. Yet one concern I have is that many male feminists still engage in protective paternalism and benevolent sexism. Protective paternalism is the inclination to take care of…
VAWA Reauthorization and the NRA
Why the NRA should stop standing in the way of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
Why the NRA should stop standing in the way of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
I Am Not a Victim But Hear Me Out
Please accept my contribution to the anti-violence movement.
Please accept my contribution to the anti-violence movement.
The Disturbing Link Between Pet Abuse and Domestic Violence
Those who commit violence against people are likely to do so against animals.
Those who commit violence against people are likely to do so against animals.
Stopping Violence in Same-Sex Relationships
The needs of the LGBTQ community are often neglected in the context of dating violence.
The needs of the LGBTQ community are often neglected in the context of dating violence.
Reproductive Coercion Is Violence
Many women are coerced by men into making harmful reproductive choices.
Many women are coerced by men into making harmful reproductive choices.
Relationship Violence is not Entertainment
Here's how the media and pop culture glorify abusive relationships.
Here’s how the media and pop culture glorify abusive relationships.
Addressing the Domestic Violence Problem in Sports
Does Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy go far enough?
Does Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy go far enough?
An Unpresidential Presidents’ Day
Take time to reflect on Donald Trump's sexist policies and behavior on Presidents' Day 2019.
Take time to reflect on Donald Trump’s sexist policies and behavior on Presidents’ Day 2019.
Congress Must Reinstate VAWA
Women's lives are in jeopardy due to wrangling and delay despite bipartisan support for the Violence Against Women Act.
Women’s lives are in jeopardy due to wrangling and delay despite bipartisan support for the Violence Against Women Act.
Give Your Valentine the Gift of a Healthy Relationship
Valentine's Day is the perfect time to reflect on the state of your romantic connections.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to reflect on the state of your romantic connections.
It’s Our Responsibility to Fight Everyday Sexual Violence
The problem of sexual violence is so vast that all people most do their part to shift the culture in a better direction.
The problem of sexual violence is so vast that all people most do their part to shift the culture in a better direction.
Deliver Me from Protective Paternalism and Benevolent Sexism
Reflections on the attitudes of some of my male feminist friends.
Reflections on the attitudes of some of my male feminist friends.
Protect the Most Vulnerable
Federal action must be taken to protect indigenous women from violence.
Federal action must be taken to protect indigenous women from violence.
After #MeToo and #TimesUp
We need more than new hashtags to end violence against women.
We need more than new hashtags to end violence against women.
Dating Violence Leads to School Shootings
Schools should educate students on dating violence to prevent further shootings.
Schools should educate students on dating violence to prevent further shootings.