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fromIndependent
4 days ago
Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Victims of sexual violence distressed by MPs' pugnacious' questioning

Witnessing pugnacious questioning resulted in her breaking down, sobbing and struggling to breathe. The committee chair failed to prevent the tone from escalating.
UK politics
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

The Hong Kong rape allegation that led to blackmail conviction

Isabel Rose, a woman from London, faces legal challenges in Hong Kong after alleging rape, leading to her arrest instead of her assailant's.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Can Survivors Regain Pleasure After Sexual Trauma?

Survivors of sexual trauma can experience a range of sexual responses, including both desire and avoidance, and their fantasies often overlap with non-victims.
#harvey-weinstein
fromwww.amny.com
16 hours ago
NYC LGBT

Harvey Weinstein's Manhattan retrial opens with clashing arguments over his relationship to accuser | amNewYork

NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
16 hours ago

Harvey Weinstein's Manhattan retrial opens with clashing arguments over his relationship to accuser | amNewYork

Harvey Weinstein's third rape trial centers on allegations of rape against Jessica Mann in 2013, with complex dynamics of their relationship being examined.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Jurors set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in New York

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial begins, focusing on a 2013 incident amid ongoing legal battles and the #MeToo movement.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds

Fifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 lawmakers in Congress over the past two decades.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
19 hours ago

Oregon to pay $295K to trans woman imprisoned until 2049

Oregon officials settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Appeals court clears path to move trans women into men's prisons despite sexual assault risk

Transgender women inmates may be relocated to men's prisons following a federal appellate court ruling that reverses a lower court's decision.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans women could be transferred to men's prisons after major appeals court loss - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court allows transfer of trans women to male prisons, increasing their risk of violence despite previous rulings against such actions.
#sexual-assault
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report

The evidence shows how sexualised violence is used to pressure communities, shape decisions about remaining or leaving their homes and land, and alter patterns of daily life.
Social justice
US politics
fromemptywheel
48 minutes ago

Todd Blanche's Weird Double Standard Protects Sex Traffickers and Racists - emptywheel

Todd Blanche and Kash Patel indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center for wire fraud, false representations, and conspiracy to money launder.
Higher education
fromIndependent
19 hours ago

UCD medicine student refused costs of High Court case following alleged rape

A medicine student alleging rape by a fellow student was denied legal costs for her High Court action against University College Dublin.
Women
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How to respond to 'benevolent sexism' at work

Benevolent sexism, while appearing positive, undermines women's careers by reducing self-esteem and increasing emotional exhaustion.
#violence-against-women
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Avoid men, German police association chief tells women

A police association head's remark about women avoiding relationships with men sparked controversy amid rising violence against women in Germany.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Media coverage of violence against women reaches dismal' low, report finds

Media coverage of violence against women and misogyny is alarmingly low, with only 1.3% of global news addressing these issues in 2025.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
fromAbove the Law
14 hours ago

Why Your Story, Engagement, And Empathy Matter More Than Ever - Above the Law

Trust begins with realness. When lawyers share their story and the reason behind their work, clients see themselves reflected in that narrative. Clients are not simply hiring legal skill; they are looking for alignment, empathy, and shared values. Storytelling bridges that gap.
Online marketing
Pets
fromPsychology Today
18 hours ago

Why People Risk Their Lives for Animals in War

Civilians in Ukraine face life-threatening decisions, often prioritizing their pets over personal safety due to emotional responses under extreme stress.
fromThe Oaklandside
14 hours ago

Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowing

Grayner claims there was a serious conflict of interest between the DA's office and the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury that wasn't properly addressed in 2021 and 2022, the period immediately preceding her hire.
East Bay (California)
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The people who were praised for being mature as children and punished for being needy as adults, and the decades it takes to untangle which one was actually true - Silicon Canals

Maturity in children often reflects adult expectations, leading to long-term consequences for the child's emotional development.
fromwww.npr.org
21 hours ago

Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths

Ruppanner emphasizes that acknowledging and measuring the mental load can significantly reduce it. 'Once we see it, we can't unsee it. We can start to address it,' she states.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The parents argue that their children were 'allowed' to identify as transgender at school, which they claim violated their rights to determine their children's upbringing.
NYC parents
Austin
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Emotional Cost of Becoming Someone New

Coping with life changes during a Ph.D. journey involves financial adjustments, emotional challenges, and personal growth.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'He could kill another woman': Brother of murder victim hits out at authorities over how killer's release has been handled

Authorities' handling of David McCord's parole breaches is criticized as 'madness' by the brother of murder victim Nichola Dickson.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rebel Wilson labelled nuts' by PR team she allegedly hired to attack colleague, court hears

Rebel Wilson is accused of hiring a PR team to create smear websites against a co-producer, leading to legal disputes and allegations of misconduct.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Canada's residential school abuse survivors face fresh battle to stop testimony being destroyed

About 38,000 former students came forward to detail the mistreatment they were subjected to in what was later described as a policy of cultural genocide.
Canada news
#murder
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

D4vd faces first-degree murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with potential life sentences or death penalty.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
NYC music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

D4vd faces first-degree murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with potential life sentences or death penalty.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
Television
fromVulture
1 day ago

Dakota Mortensen 'Does Not Agree' With Perception of Domestic-Abuse Allegations

Dakota Mortensen prioritizes his son and reflects on past challenges after Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic situation.
Arts
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The rape case that became one of Britain's greatest miscarriages of justice

A young woman was brutally raped in 2003, leading to a miscarriage of justice for an innocent man who spent 17 years in prison.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.
#stalking
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Man, 47, pleads not guilty to stalking and harassing Jess Phillips

Lee Owens pleaded not guilty to stalking and harassing Jess Phillips, sending her 94 aggressive emails that caused her significant distress.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

4 Words That Stop a Gaslighter in Their Tracks

Gaslighters manipulate perceptions to create self-doubt; using the phrase 'I remember this differently' helps disengage from their tactics.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says

Israeli soldiers and settlers are using sexual violence to displace Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
Education
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'I stood up to my workplace bully - everyone tells you not to, but fighting back was my therapy'

Ide Mhic Gabhann experienced mental health challenges due to mistreatment from a colleague during her teaching job.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.
SF politics
fromKqed
6 days ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump DoJ's mixed messages bode ill for Epstein victims, experts fear

Pam Bondi's non-appearance at a congressional subpoena raises concerns about accountability in the Epstein investigations.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'

A peer-led support group for women with gynaecological health conditions has been established to combat stigma and loneliness.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

No evidence' of reported rape in Epsom that sparked protests, police say

No evidence has been found to support the reported rape incident in Epsom, despite ongoing investigations by police.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Let's talk about sex in a world of porn | Letter

Straight male authors should embrace writing about sex, but the urgent conversation on sexual knowledge and pleasure is happening outside of literature.
Psychology
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

How grievance turns to violence in a mass shooter's mind

Mass shootings often stem from escalating grievances and personal trauma rather than spontaneous acts or primarily mental illness.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why False Confessions Are Surprisingly Common

False confessions are more prevalent than believed, leading to severe consequences and misconceptions among legal professionals and the public.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner of Harrods want enablers to face justice

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed demand accountability and regulation to prevent future incidents, emphasizing the need for meaningful consequences.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Labels protect us': Olivia Nervo wants reproductive coercion to be a standalone offence she is not alone

Reproductive coercion is a significant issue that needs recognition in family courts, as highlighted by Olivia Nervo's experience.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Claims Epstein's Victims or Whatever' Have Refused To Go Under Oath'

Trump stated that Epstein's victims refused to testify under oath, despite Melania Trump's call for public hearings.
#murder-trial
fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago
LGBT

His anti-gay murder went unsolved for over 40 years. Two suspects are finally on trial for it. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago
LGBT

His anti-gay murder went unsolved for over 40 years. Two suspects are finally on trial for it. - LGBTQ Nation

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Police say suspects remain unknown after woman raped in Epsom as protests break out

Protests erupted in Surrey after a woman was raped outside a church, with police lacking sufficient information on the suspects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Beyond the UK and US manosphere lies a deeper, darker global problem

Watching men revel in degrading women and manipulating young men is disturbing, but our cultural obsession with high-profile influencers distracts from a deeper global problem of misogyny.
Women in technology
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
#katy-perry
NYC LGBT
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Katy Perry Under Police Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault of Ruby Rose

Katy Perry is under police investigation following Ruby Rose's allegations of sexual assault at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.
NYC LGBT
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Katy Perry Under Police Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault of Ruby Rose

Katy Perry is under police investigation following Ruby Rose's allegations of sexual assault at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Brenda Power: Nameless TD who vouched for a paedophile owes us all an explanation

The provision of character references for convicted sexual offenders raises significant public concern, especially when taxpayer funds support the salaries of public officials.
Law
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
US politics

It's not normal to see your abuser's face every day,' Epstein survivor says

The Independent provides critical journalism on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

It's not normal to see your abuser's face every day,' Epstein survivor says

The Independent provides critical journalism on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The people who talk about their childhood like it was fine but can't remember most of it aren't lying. The absence of memory and the absence of trauma feel identical from the inside until something cracks the seal, and by then the person has built an entire adult identity on the version where nothing happened. - Silicon Canals

Childhood amnesia affects memory retention, leading to a lack of vivid recollections from early years despite having a normal upbringing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

What the Epstein case teaches us about grooming podcast

People talk about Jeffrey Epstein as though he's special or as though he's mysterious in some way. That takes away from the truth of it, which is that there are lots of people like him.
Books
Law
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Man who lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence jailed

A man was sentenced to two years in prison for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a pack of lies'

An asylum seeker filmed an alleged rape, claiming he tried to stop it, but faces accusations of lying in court.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Footballer pleads not guilty to assaulting woman

Former Bournemouth and Liverpool player Jordon Ibe pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman causing actual bodily harm in Lambeth on 14 December.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

He Never Hit Her. Then He Killed Her

Police underrecording of domestic violence cases masks the actual danger, as the most lethal incidents often involve minimal official system contact despite visible warning signs.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A safe space for girls who've faced sexual violence

The Toyokana Center in Kinshasa provides a safe, listening space for girls treated after sexual assault amid rising child sexual violence in the DRC.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols publicly disclosed her rape and criticized the Courts and Tribunals Bill for limiting jury trials, arguing victim experiences are being weaponized to justify legal reforms that may harm justice outcomes.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Understanding and Preventing Image-Based Sexual Abuse

Image-based sexual abuse is sexual violence causing enduring social, psychological, and economic harm, requiring changes in consent norms, empathy, and accountability for prevention.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Sexual Abuse in Intimate Relationships: Beyond Coercion

Intimate partner sexual abuse commonly uses coercion, entitlement, painful acts, humiliation, and strangulation, eroding victims' safety, self-worth, and well-being.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through'

Melinda French Gates left the Gates Foundation and hopes Epstein's victims receive justice, citing painful memories tied to Bill Gates' Epstein connections.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Lawyer Convicted Of Systematic Sexual Abuse Of Children - Above the Law

Bishop was found guilty on 24 counts of committing lewd acts on three minor victims, all described in court documents as victims under the age of 14. The span of these offenses covers multiple years. Evidence admitted at trial showed that Bishop possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material depicting two of the minor victims.
Law
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sexual Abuse in Families: Be Brave and Address the Harm

Sexual abuse is never the victim's fault; parents can and must address intrafamilial sexual abuse to break cycles of generational trauma and prevent further harm.
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