Alleged or Just True? Film Stars You May Want to Boycott

Click here to read a list of film stars accused of sexual assault, harassment or rape, and WHY it’s important to give them the benefit of the TRUTH, not the doubt.

Article of the Week: The Lilith Question

My favorite mythical (or real?) figure is Lilith. Read this article and I’ll share more on why she’s my muse tomorrow. Cheers, Evelyn Riggs

Too Familiar: Rebecca Lentjes’s ‘On Hypocrisy and Insularity in New Music’

My last post mentioned three separate occasions of sexism or harassment at one new music festival. I shared a sentiment with Lentjes: “I still built relationships… Spending time with musicians whose craft I have come to admire over the years was invaluable, and the festival organizers were incredible.” This being said after describing several instances […]

Guest Post by Gaia Florence: What Now?

To all the men who, in light of #metoo, have spoken out in support– thank you. ❤ To the men who instead have used this time to get defensive, dismiss the hashtag, deny womens’ experiences, etc.– your reactions come as a disappointment. Here are three common reactions to #metoo that are problematic: 1.) “Men are sexual abuse […]

#MeToo: Uncomfortable, Unfair, but Important

#MeToo. I think it’s unfair that the men perpetrating acts of harassment aren’t doing the uncomfortable, vulnerable task of “outing” themselves on social media. But since when do I rely on those types of men to create change? However much I did not feel comfortable outing myself – I chose not to share details publicly […]

Feminism is for Everyone (But That Doesn’t Matter)

Feminism: striving for equality by lifting up women to the freedoms of men, not by bringing men down. The source-less saying “When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression” is never more true than in sexism. Sexism covers so many intersectional issues. I have a hard time beginning to write about it! I get sidetracked […]

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