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While Hurricane Irene breezed on by the coast of Florida and only left behind big puddles -- that doesn't seem to be true for the rest of the East Coast. Here are some hurricane preparedness tips to keep you safe:  Read more >

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When I read MTV’s Real World Contract posted by The Village Voice, one of the many elements that struck me was the danger and acceptability of misusing language when used for financial gain. Words like “rape,” “violate,” and “sexual assault” are nasty, heavy, uncomfortable words, words that land like bricks, words that everyone has difficulty understanding when they are “appropriate” to use, and ironically, even survivors have trouble using these terms to describe their experiences. It is much easier to say “non-consensual physical contact.” It is easier to write “interacting” or “carries the risk.”It is easier to dress it all up under the guise that a signature means consent.  Read more >

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