Do Not Throw “Studies” in Our Face
Women know this story all too well: We raise alarms. We say, this is unsafe, this will hurt us, this will hurt our children. And what do we hear back?…
Women know this story all too well: We raise alarms. We say, this is unsafe, this will hurt us, this will hurt our children. And what do we hear back?…
How come they can build these things that bring men in closer proximity to women and children but not more homes for the unhoused, affordable homes for working class folks,…
We don’t talk enough about women who have written their way through pain and abuse. Across history, when power concentrates in ways that silence people, writing becomes one of the…
Not all misogyny shouts. Some of it whispers. Some of it comes dressed as politeness, concern, or tradition. It’s when women are praised for being “selfless” while their needs go…
There’s a difference between choosing courtesy and being forced into compelled speech. Courtesy is voluntary. It’s when you call someone “Liz” instead of Elizabeth, or when you say “Your Honor”…
One of the realities of working with women trying to get away from an abusive relationship is the difficult work that must be done long after the break up, the…
People tend to treat Black women like our empathy is a faucet that you can turn on and off at will. When it doesn’t work they actually complain like we…
Reasonable conversations require honesty, humility, and respect. But sometimes, you run into people who treat reality like an enemy. They don’t want truth—they want control, comfort, or a shield for…
When Survivors hear “I’m sorry,” it can stir hope. How could it not? There’s love or at least caring there. But apologies from abusers are often tangled with manipulation, pressure,…
In recent years, we’ve seen debates play out over whether actors—or anyone in the public eye—should agree to certain scenes, roles, or performances. Sometimes, when an actor says “No, I…