The Epstein Files: Abuse, Power, and No Consequences
What we are seeing with the latest release from the Epstein files is not a breakthrough, but a burial. As of January 30, 3.5 million pages are now public, but no prosecutions, reforms, or consequences have come with them. This is not an accident. The release has been carefully separated from real justice, trying to […]
Trump and Epstein Are Only Two of the Many Predators We Need to Get Rid Of
Donald Trump and his administration have been engulfed in yet another scandal. But unlike previous scandals, this one is creating real divisions among many of his supporters. The issue today centers on Trump’s refusal to release information regarding Jeffrey Epstein, and his recent mocking of many supporters who were hoping to get transparency on this […]
From Argentina to the World: Ten Years of Ni Una Menos Movement
Ten years ago, on June 3, 2015, thousands of women took to the streets of Argentina chanting “Ni Una Menos”—not one (woman) less. The spark was the brutal femicide of a young woman, but the fire quickly spread beyond borders. It became a rallying cry not only against gender-based violence but against the social system […]
Diddy – Not Like Us
More details have been coming out about the sexual violence and abuses of the rap star, Sean Combs, aka Diddy. Unfortunately, this problem isn’t new. Names of other rich and powerful men like Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Bill Cosby come to mind. The rich and powerful often feel that they can operate […]
Massive Catholic Church Child Sexual Abuse in Baltimore Area Documented; But Where is the Justice?
Earlier this month, the Maryland Attorney General’s office released an explicit, brutal, and horrifying report detailing decades of child sexual abuse by clergy and employees of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Not only does the report identify countless instances of abuse by hundreds of abusers, but it also details the role of Church leadership in covering […]
Review: We Need to Talk About Cosby – And Capitalism
A review of the docuseries We Need to Talk About Cosby, and the social issues it raises.
Cuomo is Going, But He’s Just the Tip of the Iceberg
As the sexual harassment scandal surrounding New York Governor Andre Cuomo built towards his resignation, the revelations of his slimy behavior highlighted once again the complete and callous indifference of capitalist politicians – of both parties – to our needs.
Landlords Use COVID-19 Crisis to Exploit Tenants for Sex
To the wealthy, we are things to exploit, not people who deserve respect. Nothing could make this more clear than the sick fact that landlords are using the current economic crisis to demand sexual favors.
The Latest in the Harvey Weinstein Case
Jury negotiations began for Harvey Weinstein’s multiple allegations of rape on Tuesday, February 18th. Though more than ninety women have come forward claiming they were sexually harassed or assaulted by the movie mogul, only two cases have been brought before the court. The defense claims all sexual encounters were consensual, ignoring the testimonies of multiple […]