Category Archives: Rape

Ari Shavit Is the Least Interesting Part of the Ari Shavit Scandal

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Luke Ford

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 →

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LAT: ‘After an L.A. reporter accused him of sexual assault, a top Israeli newspaper columnist steps down’

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Luke Ford

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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