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"Dirty Old Man" Is Not An Excuse For Sexual Assault

Women have been conditioned to dismiss this predatory behavior and use the excuse of "Dirty Old Man" as a pass for sexual assault. Read...
joni edelman, RN
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DaddyOFive Doesn't Deserve The Title Of "Daddy"

IT IS NOT FUNNY TO ABUSE YOUR KIDS ON THE INTERNET

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joni edelman, RN
Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby Was A Father Figure—How Do I Reconcile This With His Rape Conviction?

No, Bill Cosby isn't my dad. But he was like one to me growing up.

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Joni Edelman
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As A Mother, Feminist And Abuse Survivor, Here's What I Think Of The Lena Dunham Sex Abuse Allegations

When I heard about accusations that Lena sexually abused her sister, I was astonished. And my visceral emotional reaction prompted powerful questions.

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Joni Edelman
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American Apparel's Sketchy CEO is Canned; We Rejoice

Dov Charney was let go in wake of a harassment scandal. But there's more to the story of his firing than that.

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Giana Ciapponi