Survivors of sexual assault face many barriers that make reporting abuse or speaking publicly about it much more difficult than keeping quiet. The psychological response to trauma is to bury painful memories, but retrieving them is required if a victim turns to the legal system. Allegations of sexual assault may be met with hostility from […]
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Woman sues over alleged sex assault by UCLA gynecologist
A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by a gynecologist who worked for the University of California, Los Angeles, has sued the university’s regents, the doctor and 20 other parties. The woman’s lawsuit says Dr. James Heaps inappropriately touched her genitals, breast and buttock during a 2017 appointment to remove her intrauterine device. She […]
McDonald's Workers Will Strike to Bring Attention to Sexual Harassment Concerns
Although the press surrounding the #MeToo movement has predominantly focused on victims and perpetrators who work in media and entertainment, sexual harassment is pervasive in less high-profile industries and suffered by employees at jobs of all kinds — including "America's best first job," according to new reports stating that McDonald's workers around the country are […]
Lady Gaga Opened Up About Struggling With Chronic Pain in This Month's Vogue
Almost exactly one year ago, Lady Gaga took to Twitter to share that she had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, which caused chronic pain and eventually led to her postponing several of her fall 2017 European tour dates. In her cover interview for the October 2018 issue of Vogue, the pop star opened up further about […]
Cate Blanchett Slams Sexism In Powerful Speech
On stage to accept the coveted Style Icon award at the InStyle Awards in Los Angeles last night, Cate Blanchett took the opportunity to champion women’s freedom of expression. “For me, the true icons of style, and I think there’s a bit of a theme emerging here tonight, it’s that for me it’s always those women who’ve […]