Tag Archives: sexual assault
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and survivors are waiting in limbo as the landmark Violence Against Women Act awaits congressional reauthorization. It’s been 18 years since then-Senator Joe Biden … Continue reading
Rape on the Rez: The silent assault on Native American women
In modern warfare, rape has become a tool of combat. From Bosnia to Afghanistan, attacking forces have used the brutality of rape to control those they wish to conquer or … Continue reading
Un-silenced: KY survivor ‘outs’ her rapists on twitter
Vigilante justice on twitter? In these modern times of social media available with the flick of a thumb across a smart-phone screen, it was inevitable that a survivor of sexual … Continue reading
Feminist Files: Questioning the logic
Turning black eyes blue? Not sure what to make of this PSA illustrating ways to cover bruises from domestic violence with makeup. Is this one of those times that we … Continue reading
UFC Petition: Only 8 more days!
Have you signed the UFC petition, yet? You only have 8 more days until it closes! Then I will be delivering it to the UFC headquarters in honor of Sexual … Continue reading
Live through this
*TRIGGER WARNING FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE* Earlier today I participated in a tweet chat about sexual violence and the #IDidNotReport campaign with my Fem2.0 colleagues. It was a great and lively … Continue reading
Let’s go bowling!
Great news, everyone! We now have a date and time set for The Sin City Sirens bowling team for the National Network of Abortion Funds bowl-a-thon! Join us on Sunday, … Continue reading
Ch-ch-changes
As you might have noticed, I’m working on some things to spruce up The Sin City Siren a bit. I’m coming up on a 5th anniversary on May 6. If … Continue reading
The UFC hits the trifecta: A neo-nazi convicted of domestic violence AND rape
What do you get when you have a neo-nazi who has a conviction for domestic violence and rape? Well, if you are the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), you might just … Continue reading
The slut police
Is carrying condoms a crime? In New York it might just stop being evidence of one, if a new bill passes the state assembly. Just as Rush Limbaugh’s outrageous slut-shaming … Continue reading
