Dating and domestic violence have been important issues for me for close to 25 years. I first learned about the issue of domestic violence as a board member of the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV). I served on their board for 10 years, including 2 as president.
Last month, New York became the first state to propose decriminalizing sex work state-wide. Other parts of the United States, such as some counties in Nevada, have decriminalized sex work, but New York’s proposed bill is the first to address it on a state level rather than by region. The bill incorporated new language, such as gender neutral wording, and would decriminalize sex work between adults while excluding any acts with a minor.
June is Pride Month, and since 1970 it has been set to highlight the LGBTQ+ community and LGBTQ+ history. Pride celebrates the achievements of and brings awareness to the LGTBQ+ community.
You’ve likely been seeing a lot of news about the recent abortion legislation passed in Alabama and Missouri. Alabama is now the first state to institute a full ban on abortion, eliminating all exceptions, even in the case of rape or incest.
The central idea for the zine is about how to love: yourself, people around you, and your community! It is meant to be a positive space for people to share their stories about being healthy physically, mentally, and in relationships. The project puts an emphasis on the perspectives and stories of Q/T/POC to create a space to express love freely and without judgement.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) may be almost over, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop considering the importance of raising awareness. One of the most important ways to be a good ally in the fight to end sexual assault is to get educated. That’s why the theme of this year’s SAAM is #IAsk.
The recent release of the Netflix documentary The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann has sparked an international dialogue about sex trafficking.
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