Many readers are now familiar with the name Jeffrey Epstein. Thanks in large part to the laser-focused investigative journalism of Julie K. Brown from the Miami Herald, Epstein, a wealthy former hedge fund manager, was recently arrested on sex trafficking Read More
Category: Activism
The 5 Biggest Sex Trafficking Myths Debunked
We might have actor Liam Neeson to thank for getting us riled up about sex trafficking. After all, as the very angry father of a young woman kidnapped to be sold as a sex slave in the Taken (2008) film Read More
How Women Become Vulnerable to Human Trafficking
Human trafficking occurs all around the world, and in each and every one of the 50 United States. It is estimated that there are over 40 million global victims and hundreds of thousands in the United States. While the United Read More
How Foster Care Youth Become Human Trafficking Victims
There are over 400,000 kids in the United States child welfare system, more commonly known as foster care. These children and teens typically face myriad barriers, such as the lack of a permanent and stable family, and limited access to Read More
How Does Sex Trafficking Happen?
You may think that human trafficking happens somewhere far away and to people much different from yourself. But the truth is: human trafficking exists in every country in the world, and possibly even in your hometown. In the United States, Read More
Broadening Our Women’s Issues Advocacy to the LGBTQIA+ Community
Why we must make efforts to extend our love and advocacy to the LGTBQIA+ community. Broadening the Initiative Each year we celebrate Pride Month to recognize the hardships that the LGBTQIA+ community face as they struggle for acceptance and equality. Read More
A Crisis Within A Crisis: The Disparate Experience of Refugee Women
Today is World Refugee Day, an internationally recognized day for a crisis that has swelled the corners of the world and is proliferating every day. The word “refugee” stems from the French word réfugié, originally referring only to Protestants who Read More
How To Celebrate Pride Month
June is Pride Month! This month is a time dedicated to celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ community. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or are an ally, everyone can join in the celebration of love. It’s great to attend a parade Read More
Violence Against Transgender Women: A Growing Crisis
Amid the parades, celebrations, and rainbow capitalism that make up Pride Month, it’s important to remember that we have a tremendous way to go before we achieve liberation for LGBTQ people. One especially shameful issue that must be discussed more Read More
The History of LGBTQ Rights in America
Part of celebrating Pride Month is understanding the history of LGBTQ rights. It’s been a long road for folks to be given the freedom to love who they want to love and be who they want to be. And we Read More