Rape Culture

What Was She Wearing?

What Was She Wearing? What Was She Wearing?

Katherine Cambareri’s photographs remind us: When its survivors are condemned, rape is condoned.

May 19, 2016 / Natalie Pattillo

DeAndre Levy on the bench

An NFL Player Stands Up to Rape and Gives a Lesson in Consent An NFL Player Stands Up to Rape and Gives a Lesson in Consent

Detroit Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy stands up to toxic masculinity and rape culture in professional football.

May 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Kobe Bryant After Last Game

Wrestling With Kobe Bryant’s Forgotten Apology Wrestling With Kobe Bryant’s Forgotten Apology

After being cleared of rape charges in 2003, the basketball star conceded that the absence of consent may have occurred. Here’s why that matters.

Apr 19, 2016 / Dave Zirin

A Little Life

A Larger Life A Larger Life

What A Little Life, the churn of narrative nonfiction, and, thus, likely our real views of victims of trauma are missing is the recognition of agency.

Feb 24, 2016 / Larissa Pham

Bureau of Sex Slavery

Bureau of Sex Slavery Bureau of Sex Slavery

For Yanar and my sisters in Iraq and Syria.

Oct 2, 2015 / Editorial / Eve Ensler

Lawyer for Patrick Kane’s Accuser Quits After Saying Evidence Bag Was Compromised

Lawyer for Patrick Kane’s Accuser Quits After Saying Evidence Bag Was Compromised Lawyer for Patrick Kane’s Accuser Quits After Saying Evidence Bag Was Compromised

The decision will cast public doubt on her claims in a society already disinclined to believe women who come forward.

Sep 25, 2015 / Dave Zirin

The Patrick Kane Case Marks a New Low in the Long History of Rape Accusations Against Athletes

The Patrick Kane Case Marks a New Low in the Long History of Rape Accusations Against Athletes The Patrick Kane Case Marks a New Low in the Long History of Rape Accusations Against Athletes

After a rape kit was dumped at the door of his accuser’s mother, the NHL can no longer be silent.

Sep 23, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Boko Haram

Women and Girls Raped in Conflict Need Abortion Care—but the US Is Standing in Their Way Women and Girls Raped in Conflict Need Abortion Care—but the US Is Standing in Their Way

An international campaign is demanding that the US overturn the Helms amendment, saying it defies the Geneva Conventions.

Jul 24, 2015 / Barbara Crossette

Emma Sulkowicz and the Benefit of the Doubt

Emma Sulkowicz and the Benefit of the Doubt Emma Sulkowicz and the Benefit of the Doubt

Another victim of Emma Sulkowicz’s alleged rapist has come forward, with a message for everyone who has doubted the mattress-carrying activist.

May 22, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Why the Campus Rape Crisis Confounds Colleges

Why the Campus Rape Crisis Confounds Colleges Why the Campus Rape Crisis Confounds Colleges

Virtually everyone agrees the system is broken. But while some feminists want colleges to deliver justice, others argue it’s just not their job. Who is right?

Jun 5, 2014 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg

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