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By Alexandra Brodsky • 10 years ago

SCOTUS recognizes expansive definition of domestic violence

It’s been a rough year at the Supreme Court for feminists. The Justices curtailed voting rights; Baby Veronica was separated from her father; the Hobby Lobby contraceptive mandate arguments on Tuesday didn’t seem to go our way. But a distinctly feminist decision on domestic violence (DV) law, written by Justice Sotomayor and issued on Wednesday, should restore a little of our faith.

In United States v. Castleman, the Court unanimously held that a man convicted of misdemeanor domestic assault was prohibited by federal law from owning a firearm.

It’s been a rough year at the Supreme Court for feminists. The Justices curtailed voting rights; Baby Veronica was separated from her father; the Hobby Lobby contraceptive mandate arguments on ...
By Alexandra Brodsky • 10 years ago

Quote of the Day: Tasteful rape

Trigger Warning: Discussion and description of sexual violence

Rape happens. In a game, it can be shown tastefully–with a fully clothed victim, a flaccid aggressor, and the opportunity for the player to intervene. — PlayStation Universe

You’ve heard of gray rape. You know your rape rape, your legitimate rape. And now… tasteful rape?

A bizarre clarification from Rockstar Games that what looks like an attempted rape in Grand Theft Auto V is actually “naked cannibalism” has brought attention to a blog post on PlayStation Universe discussing said rape/zombietime. Let me tell you, it’s a weird read. The blog’s editor-in-chief opines about how saving a virtual woman from a virtual rape made ...

Trigger Warning: Discussion and description of sexual violence

Rape happens. In a game, it can be shown tastefully–with a fully clothed victim, a flaccid aggressor, and the opportunity for the player to intervene. — PlayStation Universe

You’ve heard of ...