sexual assault
- LifestyleBeth Greenfield
Why Kavanaugh's virginity and alleged assaults are 'not mutually exclusive'
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has invoked the fact that he was a virgin in high school and college in an attempt to defend himself against allegations of sexual assault. Online commenters are pointing out that being a virgin does not prevent an individual from violating another person's sexual boundaries.
- Pop CultureMashable
Ted Cruz's dinner was gatecrashed by protesters against Brett Kavanaugh
If Ted Cruz thought his Monday night dinner was going to be quiet, uninterrupted affair, he thought wrong. The Texas senator was forced to leave a restaurant in Washington D.C., in a scene all too familiar to Department of Homeland Security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. SEE ALSO: People across the country stage walk outs in solidarity with sexual assault survivors Protesters entered Fiola, an upscale Italian restaurant, seemingly opposed to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and heckled Cruz and his wife. Apparently an "old friend" of Kavanaugh's, Cruz sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee who will decide his fate as a Supreme Court nominee. Kavanaugh is facing multiple accusations of sexual assault and misconduct, which prompted women's rights organizations to run a national walkout on Monday in solidarity with survivors. In a video posted on Monday night by Smash Racism DC, the group of activists can be heard chanting the words, "we believe survivors," referring to people who have experienced sexual abuse. BREAKING. Activists just chased @TedCruz out of a fancy Washington DC restaurant, chanting “We Believe Survivors!”Cruz has been friends with creep Kavanaugh for 20 years. Now Cruz is on judiciary committee hearing his testimony. Fascists not welcome! #CancelKavanugh pic.twitter.com/7mx6Tc32za — Smash Racism DC (@SmashRacismDC) September 25, 2018 "While our interruption does not compare in scale to the interruptions his actions as a Senator have had on millions of American lives, we hope that it reminds Cruz and others like him that they are not safe from the people they have hurt," Smash Racism DC wrote in a tweet. "This is a message to Ted Cruz, [Brett] Kavanaugh, Donald Trump and the rest of the racist, sexist, transphobic, and homophobic right-wing scum: You are not safe. We will find you. We will expose you. We will take from you the peace you have taken from so many others." In another video posted by the same Twitter account, a woman who describes herself as a survivor of sexual assault and a constituent of Cruz's asks him: "Do you believe in survivors? We believe survivors. Senator, I have a right to know what your position is on Brett Kavanaugh." Sexual assault survivor questioned Cruz during disruption at fancy Washington DC restaurant. Cruz ignores her. #CancelKavanaugh pic.twitter.com/bbtQ8TqE4H — Smash Racism DC (@SmashRacismDC) September 25, 2018 Cruz's dinner wasn't the only site of protest, either. NBC affiliate KXAN reported that survivors of sexual assault had protested outside Cruz's office on Monday, in support of Kavanaugh accusers Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez. Sexual assault survivors protest Kavanaugh outside Ted Cruz's officehttps://t.co/ubSi5g1UlW pic.twitter.com/gFmVFJ20JR — KXAN News (@KXAN_News) September 25, 2018 Kavanaugh's nomination was originally opposed by Cruz, although many including the Texas Tribune have noted his changing attitude. Cruz was also the committee member who suggested Ford testify in public. "These allegations are serious and deserve to be treated with respect," Cruz said in a statement, published by the Tribune . "Professor Ford should have a full opportunity to tell her story before the Judiciary Committee, and Judge Kavanaugh should have a full opportunity to defend himself. That hearing should be sooner, rather than later, so the committee can make the best assessment possible of the allegations." Ford will testify against Kavanaugh in an open hearing on Thursday, CNN reports. WATCH: A paralyzed man walks, with assistance, thanks to a new therapy that reactivates the spinal cord
- WellnessBeth Greenfield
'We believe Christine Blasey Ford' was the message of the national walkout. Here's what it looked like across the U.S.
The national walkout was a cross-country demonstration of support for the women who have accused Supreme Court hopeful Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.
- Pop CultureThe Cut
Christine Ford Will Testify Against Kavanaugh on Thursday
After back and forth between the GOP and her lawyers, Ford will get to testify against Kavanaugh.
- Pop CultureThe Cut
Everything to Know About the #BelieveSurvivors Walkout in Solidarity with Christine Blasey Ford
A national walk out is being organized to support Christine Blasey Ford and to protest against Brett Kavanaugh.
- Pop CultureTanya Edwards
Alyssa Milano shares powerful #whyididntreport essay about her sexual assault
"The highest court in our land is no place for an alleged sexual offender to sit."
- LifestyleTime
GOP Voter on Brett Kavanaugh Sex Assault Accusation: 'What Boy Hasn’t Done This?'
The Supreme Court nominee was accused of sexual assault at a party around 1982
- WellnessThe Cut
Sexual Assault Hotline RAINN Reports 42 Percent Increase in Calls
RAINN reported an increase in calls after Trump questioned why Christine Ford didn’t report the assault sooner.
- WellnessElise Solé
Patti Davis, daughter of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, reveals she was sexually assaulted, calls Christine Blasey Ford 'brave'
Davis says she was sexually assaulted — though many would describe what she experienced as rape — by a "prominent music executive" 40 years ago.
- WellnessKorin Miller
Why sexual assault often goes unreported
Trump questioned why Christine Blasey Ford's alleged sexual assault went unreported. The answers were not hard to find.
- WellnessKorin Miller
Brett Kavanaugh's accuser is getting death threats — inside the 'psychology of trolls'
As Christine Blasey Ford faces death threats from supporters of Brett Kavanaugh, psychologists weigh in on the people behind them. "[They] feel emboldened to release their innermost worst sadistic selves," says psychiatrist Gail Saltz.
- StyleKerry Justich
'Stop Kavanaugh' temporary tattoo makes Emmys red carpet political
Some people are making a statement with their fashion at this year's Emmy Awards. But Sarah Sophie Flicker, wife of "Glow" director Jesse Peretz, is making the loudest statement of all.
- LifestyleBeth Greenfield
Experts weigh in on judging Kavanaugh for alleged adolescent behavior: 'Most teens don't do that type of thing'
While Brett Kavanaugh has “categorically and unequivocally” denied the accusations by Christine Blasey Ford, she refers to the incident as an “attempted rape.”
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
'You’re a repulsive human': Donald Trump Jr. receives harsh criticism after seemingly mocking Kavanaugh's sexual assault accuser on Instagram
The first son's recent Instagram post was met with harsh criticism, after he apparently made fun of an alleged sexual assault victim.
- LifestyleThe Cut
Woman Who Accused Brett Kavanaugh of Sexual Assault Speaks Out
“I thought he might inadvertently kill me…He was trying to attack me and remove my clothing.”
- Pop CultureHayley Miller
Brett Kavanaugh Accuser Goes Public: 'I Thought He Might Inadvertently Kill Me'
The woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault
- LifestyleMaggie Parker
Turns out Louis C.K. did a warm-up act at another club last weekend: 'He just stopped by'
The comedian performed unannounced at more than one club last weekend. His comeback has stirred up a lot of criticism, but the club owners seemed to be happy to have him.
- WellnessElise Solé
Betsy DeVos's new college plan allows alleged sexual offenders to demand proof from their victims
The secretary of education is introducing new measures to colleges and universities that would, among other changes, allow people accused of sexual misconduct to cross-examine their victims.
- WellnessAbby Haglage
Why Louis C.K.'s return to the stage could be triggering for survivors of sexual assault
After a surprise standup gig, Louis C.K. is getting a digital booing on social media that's urging him, once again, to get off the stage.
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
Who is Rain Dove? Rose McGowan reveals her partner took texts from Asia Argento to the police
According to Rose McGowan's statement, the model and activist Rain Dove took texts supporting Jimmy Bennett's accusation against Asia Argento to police.
- Pop CultureMeghan DeMaria
66% of women in U.K. study say they fear sexual assault at music festivals, and the U.S. isn't much better
Even the men surveyed said they feared sexual assault.
- BeautyDana Oliver
'Southern Charm' star Cameran Eubanks talks #MeToo movement amid Thomas Ravenel sexual assault allegations
"In the South, you have this good ol' boy mentality. I think it's quickly dying ... hopefully. It needs to," Eubanks told Yahoo Lifestyle.
- Pop CultureThe Independent
Man who tied up and sexually assaulted 14-year-old girl will not go to jail after US court hears incident was 'consensual'
A man who tied up a 14-year-old girl before sexually assaulting her will serve no jail time after defence lawyers told a US court the incident was consensual. Logan Michael Osborn, 19, pleaded guilty and was originally sentenced to 10 years in prison with eight years suspended by a judge in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
- WellnessThe Cut
United Allegedly Did Nothing to Stop Pilot From Posting Flight Attendant’s Nudes
A new lawsuit claims the airline was aware the pilot was posting nudes of a flight attendant.
- WellnessKorin Miller
Lindsay Lohan says #MeToo makes women look 'weak'
Months after defending Harvey Weinstein, Lindsay Lohan is adding more fuel to the #MeToo fire.
