violence

Suicide is a calculated escape from desperation—it is also a paralytic of the patriarchy, used to thin the herd of potential disruptors.

The place where her shoulder blades almost met was suddenly purple, and I tasted blood, slick and tangy, against my lipstick.

If the words of Leelah Alcorn's suicide note—penned by the tender hand of a teenager—make you uncomfortable, they should.

Now, what can we do to leverage this research into action?

A helpful guide for what to get that person in your life demonstrating against systemic injustice (aka, me).

Fear of this magnitude—i.e. possible violent death—shouldn't have a place at school.

Let's not forget that this artistic genius was also abusive.

For this year's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the UN Refugee Agency is zeroing in on child marriage.