Safety

You hear your own voice getting firm and immediately wonder whether you have become cruel. Perhaps someone crossed a boundary. Perhaps you have explained the same problem six times. Yet …

Wealth can travel through generations. So can the consequences of being denied it. Some people discover a deep concern for present-day human trafficking the moment Black people begin talking about …

Someone can be deeply loved and still have nobody at home they feel safe telling. Having worked on hotlines, I know that people sometimes call or open a chat because …

Putting Yourself First Isn’t Selfish: What an Airplane Oxygen Mask Taught Me About Caring for Others Have you ever felt guilty for taking care of yourself before taking care of …

Amongst Gen X, Boomers, and those blessed with more years, we have been having a conversation for a few years. About gender. When do we remember hearing that term first, …

There is something we need to pay closer attention to when people announce progress. Sometimes lawmakers and institutions expand the number of people included in a policy, and everybody celebrates. …

There is a larger conversation we cannot afford to keep avoiding. Women who advocate for women’s rights and safety are frequently accused of being hateful, divisive, selfish, or unreasonable simply …

Don’t ask, “Where are the women?” again. We’re getting slurred, blocked, threatened, attacked, and assaulted by men on behalf of other men. But thanks for your unavailing concern.  For all …

There is something deeply troubling about watching a documentary about murdered women and realizing how many of the dangers they faced extend far beyond the places where they worked.  Oxygen’s …

Most people are perfectly capable of thinking, reasoning, and making thoughtful decisions. We do it every day. We manage families, solve problems at work, care for loved ones, and navigate …