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Indigenous Mexican Woman Kills Rapist, Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Sofía AguilarMay 22, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMay 22, 202302427

Throughout all of Latin America, it has become increasingly difficult for women to live and thrive due to high rates of gender-based violence and femicide. In Mexico there were more than 1000 femicides in 2021— second only to Brazil in...

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R.Kelly Allegedly Bribed Official to Marry 15-Year-Old Aaliyah

Virginia IsaadDecember 6, 2019July 7, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 6, 2019July 7, 202001332

While R.Kelly sits in jail awaiting trial, a new charge has been brought against him and this time it’s related to his marriage to the late singer Aaliyah 25 years ago. On Aug. 31, 1994, Kelly married Aaliyah with an...

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Watch the Chilean Demonstration Against Sexual Violence That Has Gone Global

Yvette MontoyaDecember 4, 2019July 7, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaDecember 4, 2019July 7, 202003705

Since November there have been countless demonstrations and protests all over Chile demanding the resignation of President Sebastián Piñera. But one of the most recent demonstrations has gone worldwide for its catchy lyrics, deep meaning, and important message. The most...

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’13 Reasons Why’ Season 2’s Most Empowering Feminist Moments

Priscilla BlossomJune 1, 2018September 24, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomJune 1, 2018September 24, 202004288

Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why has been out for less than a month, and despite the backlash it’s receiving, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t done plenty right. This important show tackles some incredibly heavy themes, many of which are...

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Sexual Harassment and Assault Was Prevalent at Coachella 2018

Johanna FerreiraApril 19, 2018October 15, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraApril 19, 2018October 15, 202001579

For music lovers Coachella is a BIG deal, especially with this year’s lineup which included everyone from Beyonce — who slayed of course — to Cardi B who twerked onstage pregnant — The Weeknd and more. These performers killed it...