Sexual assault

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

How Jock Culture Supports Rape Culture, From Maryville to Steubenville

How Jock Culture Supports Rape Culture, From Maryville to Steubenville How Jock Culture Supports Rape Culture, From Maryville to Steubenville

It starts in the locker room.

Oct 25, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

How VAWA Could’ve Helped Daisy Coleman Get Justice

How VAWA Could’ve Helped Daisy Coleman Get Justice How VAWA Could’ve Helped Daisy Coleman Get Justice

Unfortunately, Justice Rehnquist’s conservative Supreme Court made sure it wouldn't.

Oct 22, 2013 / Jill Filipovic

‘What the Hell!’: Steubenville High School Football Coach Gets a Two-Year Contract Extension

‘What the Hell!’: Steubenville High School Football Coach Gets a Two-Year Contract Extension ‘What the Hell!’: Steubenville High School Football Coach Gets a Two-Year Contract Extension

The Steubenville school board extended the contract of football coach Reno Saccoccia despite his behavior during his players' recent rape trial.

Apr 22, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Primitive Heterosexuality: From Steubenville to the Marriage Altar

Primitive Heterosexuality: From Steubenville to the Marriage Altar Primitive Heterosexuality: From Steubenville to the Marriage Altar

Straight culture teaches its children that sex is either of the jungle or the picket fence.

Apr 9, 2013 / JoAnn Wypijewski

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