Tag Archives: rape

Surviving Fear

TRIGGER WARNING: This piece contains discussions of sexual violence and assault. Some readers may find it triggering. I found out a week ago that I am friends with a rapist. My hall-mate brought our friend (a quiet, unassuming boy who … Continue reading

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Gagging the Victim, aka Why a Louisville Teen Being Fined for Tweeting Her Convicted Rapists’ Names is Bullshit

[Editor’s note: According to Huffington Post, the charges against Savannah Dietrich have been dropped.] Over the weekend, I read an article on Jezebel about a teen who is facing contempt of court charges for tweeting the names of the boys … Continue reading

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