Category Archives: Rape, intimate violence, & related issues

Claiming The Politics of My Survival: A Male Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse Tells His Story

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

In March of 2018, as part of Nassau Community College’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Awareness program, I was invited to give a talk about my experience as a survivor of childhood sexual violence. I received my copy of the video of the … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month, #MeToo, Leaving Neverland, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month—All In The Same Post

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

On February 27th, at the invitation of 1in6, an organization that advocates for male-identified survivors of sexual violence, I attended the Oprah Winfrey screening of Leaving Neverland, the documentary in which James Safechuck and Wade Robson tell their stories of … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: HE would never do that!

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Ampersand

If you enjoy these cartoons, please help me make more by supporting my Patreon. A $1 pledge really matters! TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON This cartoon has four panels, plus an additional tiny “kicker” panel below the bottom of the cartoon. PANEL … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: But she never said “NO”

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Ampersand

This stip was created with Becky Hawkins, who is also my collaborator on SuperButch! Becky drew this comic, while I wrote, lettered, and added the colors. If you enjoy these cartoons, and can spare it, please support them on Patreon! … Continue reading →

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Claiming the Feminist Politics of My Survival

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

Author’s Note: In March of this year, I was invited to give a talk about being a male survivor of sexual violence during my campus’ Sexual Harassment/Assault Awareness Week. Uncharacteristically for my campus, where panel presentations on topics like this … Continue reading →

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A PSA About Male Survivors of Sexual Trauma from 1in6

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

I think it speaks for itself. 1in6 is an organization worth knowing about in this regard. So is MaleSurvivor.

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Lines That Didn’t Make The Cut: Ruth’s Story

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

Trigger warning: These lines describe the sexual exploitation of a young woman. Ruth’s Story It wasn’t like I showed him anything he hadn’t seen before. Besides, he took the ones with clothes, the good ones, only if I did a … Continue reading →

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Repost: Domestic Violence Has Always Been a Current Running Through My Life

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

Going through some old emails, I recently came across the name of the woman I talk about in the beginning of this post, in whose escape from her abusive husband I played a small role. I remembered this post, which I wrote … Continue reading →

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Woman Says Bill Clinton Sexually Assaulted Her in 1980s

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Ampersand

Former TV reporter says Bill Clinton sexually assaulted her in 1980s – CBS News We’ll probably never know for certain, especially with something that took place all those years ago. And maybe new evidence will emerge which changes things. But … Continue reading →

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A Launch Party, Some Other Upcoming Events, and Publication News

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

Upcoming Events It’s been a while since I’ve posted here—I’m hoping to get back to more regular blogging soon—but June is coming and I have a lot to tell you about, starting with Ghostbird Press’ 2016 launch party, which will be … Continue reading →

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