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Category Archives: Rape
Ari Shavit Is the Least Interesting Part of the Ari Shavit Scandal
From the Forward: To be clear, Shavit is not accused of rape. When I say “rape culture,” I’m referring to the way our culture, based on patriarchal values, objectifies women, disregards their rights and normalizes and legitimizes sexual violence against … Continue reading
LAT: ‘After an L.A. reporter accused him of sexual assault, a top Israeli newspaper columnist steps down’
Is an unwanted grope sexual assault? Is an unwanted kiss sexual assault? I’ve had guys plant unwanted kisses on my face as part of their horsing around. I’ve had guys grope me in the same context (though never on my … Continue reading
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Feminism’s Lie: Denying Reality About Sexual Power And Rape
It’s a shame that nobody was around to teach Danielle Berrin these facts of life. Camille Paglia wrote in 1991: RAPE is an outrage that cannot be tolerated in civilized society. Yet feminism, which has waged a crusade for rape … Continue reading
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Israelis Finger Ari Shavit For Groping Danielle Berrin
A few years ago, I took a silent pledge to stop writing about Danielle Berrin because it felt like picking wings off a fly. Yeah, such writing was fun, but I hated myself for doing it. Critiquing her articles was … Continue reading
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Maryland man instructed others ‘like a coach’ during recorded gang rape
Washington Post: The 35-minute audio recording, as described in a Maryland courtroom Thursday, was horrifying. “Hold her down,” a young man said. The voice belonged to Cecil Burrows, 23, who was sentenced to 18 months in jail for his role … Continue reading
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‘Hispanic activist @TonyYapias, who criticized Trump’s comments about Mexican rapists, has been charged with rape.’
Hispanic activist @TonyYapias, who criticized Trump's comments about Mexican rapists, has been charged with rape. https://t.co/anRoSApGb2 — American Renaissance (@AmRenaissance) September 16, 2016
Is Sex Through Deception Rape?
BBC: New evidence has emerged in the widely-reported case of Sabbar Kashur, an Israeli Arab who was found guilty of rape by deception after having sex with an Israeli Jewish woman. Back in July, it was reported that the two … Continue reading
Jim Goad: We must NEVER forget #EmmettTill…and NEVER mention how ridiculously lopsided modern interracial rape rates are
Chaim Amalek writes: So? If you were a rapist and had your pick of targets, who would you pick to rape? This sort of racist interpretation of what is essentially a market-driven decision has got to stop. NOW. We must … Continue reading
IDF’s chief rabbi-to-be permits raping women in wartime
YNET: Rabbi Col. Eyal Karim, who was announced on Monday as the IDF’s intended new chief rabbi, has provoked controversy with previous misogynistic statements, such as opposing female conscription and implying that rape was permissible in times of war. The … Continue reading
What Hollywood director told co-ed who accused him and his friend of raping her is revealed – and he changed his story THREE TIMES before he was acquitted
Daily Mail: The Hollywood director who has described being tried for rape as ‘one of the most painful moments’ in his life repeatedly changed his story and dismissed his accuser’s pleas for help dealing with her trauma her with the … Continue reading