originally published in 2025 There is a dangerous lie being whispered and shouted in this world:That a woman is a feeling.That our existence—our lives, our flesh, our blood, our history—is …
DECEPTION
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Less Policing Women’s Relationships. More Recognizing the Patterns Around Us.
If we can take our eyes off the individual women long enough to study the system around her. We might finally see who has been moving the walls. I don’t …
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Civil Rights & Social JusticeCommunityDECEPTIONDisabilitiesDisability and Chronic IllnessFemale Civil RightsFemale Health and SafetyGirlsJustice is Authentic LoveLegal/CourtroomManipulationWomanism/FeminismWomenWomen's Rights
Frequency Is Not Permission: The Dangerous Math We Do With Women and Girls
Frequency tells us how often harm happens. It does not tell us how much harm we should be willing to accept. I have finally found the words for something I …
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When the Mask Matters More Than the Truth, Survivors Are Pushed to Disappear
There is a reason people cling so tightly to labels when harm is exposed. Often, it is not confusion. It is fear. Fear of admitting they were misled. Fear of …
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The Dangerous Person Is Always the Most “Interesting” Person in the Room
I will help build a culture where doing good is interesting again. There were so many morally bankrupt and inhumane comments about Jason Arday on social media. One of them …
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When Is a Woman’s “No” Not Considered a Form of Hate?
Her name was Marzieh Nieri. She was 23 years old. Marzieh said she fought back when a man attempted to sexually assault her. The man died from his injuries. Iranian …
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A Right You Cannot Define Is a Right You Cannot Defend
She demonstrated wisdom across a lifetime. She died a wise woman. And still people took advantage of her and her people. She Was Wise. They Broke Their Word. Wambli Autepewin, …
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She Lied to Herself First: How Women Protect Harmful Men—And Turn on Other Women
updated from June 7, 2025 There’s a quiet lie that echoes through many women’s lives.A lie whispered in silence. Repeated in prayer. Spoken with eyes closed tight. It goes something …
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The Burden of Blindness: How Systems Force Us to Ignore Our Own Reality
I have been talking about “institutional betrayal” and women and I wanted to acknowledge Dr. Jennifer Freyd who is credited with coining the phrase. “Institutional betrayal” describes how trusted institutions …
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“Say the Right Words and Walk Right In” Was Always Stupid AF
Women should not have to wait for a man to demonstrate the danger before anyone respects the warning….. This week, two former NBA players announced they intend to enter the …