Category Archives: Rape, intimate violence, & related issues

The Duke Rape Case, TalkLeft, and FrontPageMag

Posted on April 7, 2006 by Ampersand

It seems unlikely that many “Alas” readers are fans of how the liberal website “TalkLeft” has been discussing the Duke rape case (you can find a summary of the case here) . Because although Jeralyn of “TalkLeft” is a liberal, … Continue reading →

Posted in Duke Rape Case, Race, racism and related issues, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues, Sex work, porn, etc | 106 Comments

Student Who Wrote Woman-Hating Email Attended "Take Back The Night" Rally

Posted on April 7, 2006 by Ampersand

Ryan McFayden, the Duke Lacrosse player who wrote a vile email fantasizing about what a turn-on it would be to murder and skin a stripper, apparently attended “Take Back The Night,” an annual feminist rally against rape, just a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Duke Rape Case, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 17 Comments

Pedophilia Fears Contributed to Child's Death

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Ampersand

It’s a rare day in Mudville that I agree with Wendy McElroy… The toddler wandered from her nursery school, Ready Teddy Go, through a door left open. A bricklayer named Clive Peachey drove past her in his truck. At the … Continue reading →

Posted in Rape, intimate violence, & related issues, Sexism hurts men, Wendy McElroy | 55 Comments

Duke Rape: Second Search Warrant Reveals Sick Thoughts of at Least One Lacrosse Player

Posted on April 5, 2006 by Rachel S.

Today was a big day for updates in the Duke case. The lacrosse coach has resigned and the University has suspended the entire season for the team. Here is a quote from the Raleigh News Observer: “Coach Pressler offered me … Continue reading →

Posted in Duke Rape Case, Race, racism and related issues, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 57 Comments

I still believe Louise Nicholas

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Maia

A relative of Louise Nicholas left this comment. I replied with this I would take these posts down if there was any chance it could make things worse for Louise Nicholas, or anyone else who was trying to get justice. … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues, Whatever | 45 Comments

Duke Rape Case: Regarding "Innocent Until Proven Guilty"

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Ampersand

A great number of posts have criticized me and other folks for forming an opinion about the Duke rape case before a jury has weighed in. Steve of “A Republic, Madam” writes: Liberals, stick to your guns! The accused deserve … Continue reading →

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I'll write about something else soon; I'll think about something else soon

Posted on April 1, 2006 by Maia

This photo was taken at a police college open day yesterday. The action lead the news about the case on both channels. I was so happy that that message got out there. I’ve talked to people on the protest; there … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues, Whatever | 10 Comments

Duke Rape Updates

Posted on April 1, 2006 by Rachel S.

I should start by reminding everybody that Justice 4 Two Sisters is following the case closely. So many bloggers have been following this story closely. Feel free to put your links to your postings in the comment section or links … Continue reading →

Posted in Duke Rape Case, Media criticism, Race, racism and related issues, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues, Sex work, porn, etc | 61 Comments

White Guys Gone Wilding?

Posted on March 31, 2006 by Rachel S.

Update:Tiffany at Blackfeminism.org has an excellent post to elaborate of how the slang of the late 80s ended up leading to the media and police incorrectly coining the concept of wilding. The Duke Lacrosse team rape case has really touched … Continue reading →

Posted in Duke Rape Case, Media criticism, Race, racism and related issues, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 60 Comments

I believe Louise Nicholas

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Maia

The jury has found Brad Shipton, Clint Rickards, and Bob Schollum not guilty of raping Louise Nicholas. [deleted] Obviously some members of the jury believed Louise Nicholas, or else the deliberations wouldn’t have taken this long. I pay tribute to … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 263 Comments