Coercion

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 …