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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours agoEric Swalwell's Staffers Horrified' by Rape Accusations, Call for Americans to Stand With' His Accusers
Staff members of Rep. Eric Swalwell's office support women accusing him of sexual misconduct, including rape, and call for public solidarity with the accusers.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day agoThe Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation
S.B. 934, introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, would extend the statute of limitations for suing for conversion therapy to 22 years, starting when the victim turns 18.
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Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day agoStalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings | TechCrunch
A lawsuit claims OpenAI's technology enabled harassment, as a user allegedly stalked his ex-girlfriend after believing he found a cure for sleep apnea.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days agoCrime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences
Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days agoPsychology suggests the most reliable sign that someone had a difficult childhood isn't what they tell you about it - it's how startled they look when you are simply kind to them without a reason, as though kindness without a transaction attached is something the body recognizes as unusual before the mind has finished deciding what to do with it - Silicon Canals
Kindness can trigger confusion in those with a history of trauma due to learned survival responses from past experiences.
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fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoNot everyone who stays silent during an argument is shutting you out. Some of them grew up in houses where raised voices preceded things that couldn't be taken back, and their silence isn't withdrawal. It's the sound of someone trying very hard not to become a person they promised themselves they'd never be. - Silicon Canals
Silence after an argument can signify deeper emotional struggles rather than mere avoidance or rejection.
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LGBT
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
4 days agoSupreme Court Says Colorado Can't Ban Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Youth | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy violates free speech rights, allowing a discredited practice to continue despite medical opposition.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days agoClassmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation
Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days agoNot unique to war': millions of Americans suffer from moral injury. What's causing it?
Moral injury, recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, arises from actions contradicting deeply held beliefs, affecting mental health across various contexts.
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