Violation

Here’s something about American history that deserves more attention. Jim Crow didn’t simply appear after slavery ended. Between slavery and Jim Crow, Black Americans made extraordinary progress. During Reconstruction, formerly …

Women Are Expected to Protect Men’s Feelings Women are often encouraged to soften their words, cushion rejection, and avoid embarrassing men. Even when a woman is uncomfortable, people may worry …

Have you ever noticed how often women are told that being more accommodating will make the world better? Be more understanding. Be more inclusive. Learn to compromise. Make room for …

Have you ever noticed how much patience people expect from someone they’re treating unfairly? They can deny you something that rightfully belongs to you. Make you come back tomorrow. Humiliate …

Have y’all ever noticed how quickly a woman’s presence becomes important when a man needs defending? I’m talking about those moments when a man is facing serious accusations, sometimes even …

One thing about getting older and living through things is that you get to learn. If you choose to anyway.  Sometimes you learn lessons you never wanted to learn in …

There is something I want more people to recognize because once you see it, you begin noticing how often it happens. It’s called transferred accountability. That’s a useful way to …

Years ago, I interviewed for a position with a statewide sexual violence coalition. I had earned my bachelor’s degree (Organizational Management and Development) from a Christian university not far from …

Every so often, somebody starts a conversation about women changing their last names when they marry. And before long, people are making judgments about women abandoning their history, rejecting their …

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 …