Rape Culture

Young person holds a poster that reads

I Founded Student Activists Against Sexual Assault. A New Lawsuit Could Make My Work Impossible. I Founded Student Activists Against Sexual Assault. A New Lawsuit Could Make My Work Impossible.

A defamation suit against leaders of an anti–sexual assault campus group could allow assailants to weaponize the court system against advocates.

Aug 14, 2023 / Ray Epstein

Tuberculosis hospital staff face criminal charges over abuse of convicts in Saratov, Russia

A Video Leak Reveals the Use of Rape as Torture in Russian Prisons A Video Leak Reveals the Use of Rape as Torture in Russian Prisons

Footage of sexual assaults against incarcerated individuals in Russia shows the glaring need to combat such violence around the world.

Oct 22, 2021 / Finley Muratova

Merrick Garland testimony

Why Is Garland’s DOJ Taking Trump’s Side Against E. Jean Carroll? Why Is Garland’s DOJ Taking Trump’s Side Against E. Jean Carroll?

There is no good reason for the Department of Justice to defend a former president against charges that he defamed a woman he allegedly raped.

Jun 10, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Women stand holding posters and calling for justice.

Mexico’s Women Demand Justice on Gender Violence Mexico’s Women Demand Justice on Gender Violence

Enraged at institutional failure to address the mounting crisis, they have occupied the National Human Rights Commission.

Sep 16, 2020 / Meaghan Beatley

For Trump, Defaming His Rape Accuser Is Part of His Job

For Trump, Defaming His Rape Accuser Is Part of His Job For Trump, Defaming His Rape Accuser Is Part of His Job

Such is the central claim at the heart of the DOJ’s attempt to intervene in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against Trump.

Sep 9, 2020 / Elie Mystal

How Men’s Rights Groups Helped Rewrite Regulations on Campus Rape

How Men’s Rights Groups Helped Rewrite Regulations on Campus Rape How Men’s Rights Groups Helped Rewrite Regulations on Campus Rape

E-mails shared with The Nation reveal a deep collaboration between the Department of Education and organizations that believe in a crisis of false rape allegations.

Aug 14, 2020 / StudentNation / Hélène Barthélemy

Penn State Campus

New Rules Would Discourage Colleges From Investigating Rape Accusations New Rules Would Discourage Colleges From Investigating Rape Accusations

The Department of Education says new regulations would reduce sexual-misconduct probes by 32 percent.

Feb 12, 2019 / StudentNation / Sara Darehshori

Denis Mukwege

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Denis Mukwege Has Treated Congo’s Rape Victims for 2 Decades Nobel Peace Prize Winner Denis Mukwege Has Treated Congo’s Rape Victims for 2 Decades

The doctor faced an assassination attempt and government retribution after speaking out against violence and government abuses.

Oct 24, 2018 / Lauren Wolfe

Brett Kavanaugh Senate Judiciary Hearing

Sports, Rape Culture, and Brett Kavanaugh Sports, Rape Culture, and Brett Kavanaugh

Brenda Tracy joins the show to talk sports, sexual assault, and why we must combat rape culture (TW).

Oct 9, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

What’s Next for #MeToo?

What’s Next for #MeToo? What’s Next for #MeToo?

Women who’ve worked a decade to get to this “moment” say more is needed to change attitudes about sexual harassment and assault.

Aug 1, 2018 / Bryce Covert

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