Believe women. Believe non-binary people. Believe survivors.
When women say “no,” believe us that the answer is no. When women say “this isn’t good for me,” believe…
To the fierce freedom fighters of Charlottesville: Thank you, I love you, and please take care of each other
Here are some words I shared at a beautifully generous birthday/goodbye gathering that my dear friend G hosted during my…
5 Ways Sexual Objectification in Mainstream Media can Impact Adolescent Viewers
This piece was originally posted on May 3, 2018 with the Society for Research on Adolescence. Adolescents learn about themselves,…
How to Support the Adolescent Activists in your Life
This piece was originally posted on March 16, 2018 with the Society for Research on Adolescence. We are watching them mobilize…
Tips for men confused/overwhelmed by #MeToo and #TimesUp
You have a role in this work. You have a responsibility to yourself and to people you care about. You…
Be Better to Me than Aziz was to Grace (A Script of What He Could Have Done)
I wrote a fan fiction spin-off of Grace’s story in Babe. I didn’t write it for Grace or for Aziz…
18 Things for Men to Say in ’18 — at the Golden Globes, or Anywhere
Not one male Golden Globe winner used a moment on camera to mention #MeToo or #TimesUp or sexual assault or…
“What do you do for fun?” (Seeking pleasure, finding joy)
The top highlights of my winter vacation stemmed from opportunities to witness changes that are bringing joy to the lives…
Hopes and Dreams for 2018
Cry in public, as needed. Write blog posts: about what’s happening in my life, and what’s happening in my community….
What you’re doing when you simply call it “Charlottesville”
Please don’t use “Charlottesville” as a stand-alone word to refer to the white supremacist terrorist attacks of August 11-12. As…