Penn State Plans March To Counter Sorority’s Mexican-themed Halloween Photo

by Jorge Rivas on December 11 2012, 11:17AM

Penn State officials chose not to pursue any disciplinary actions but the student body is planning it’s own action later this week.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

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Tyler Perry Writes Open Letter to Victim in Penn State Sex Abuse Case

by Jorge Rivas on November 29 2011, 11:22AM

Hollywood’s most financially successful director and producer, himself a sexual abuse survivor, offers words of encouragement to one of Jerry Sandusky’s accusers.

Topics: Schools & Youth

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CNN’s Don Lemon Talks Sex Abuse, Calls Penn State Case ‘Rape’

by Jorge Rivas on November 21 2011, 1:40PM

CNN’s Don Lemon says let’s just call what Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky did for what it is: rape.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality

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What You Need to Know About Childhood Sexual Abuse

by Akiba Solomon on November 17 2011, 10:00AM

It’s one of those unspeakable crimes, until a high-profile case like the one at Penn State makes it inescapable. Here, some basic-but-vital facts about its victims and impact.

Topics: Akiba Solomon, Schools & Youth

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How Do We Dismantle Rape Culture? [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on November 14 2011, 9:30AM

From Penn State to Herman Cain, the hazards of patriarchy have come out in full force. Here’s what you had to say.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality

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Penn State Student: ‘We Must Hold Our Leaders Accountable’ [VIDEO]

by Jorge Rivas on November 11 2011, 2:41PM

One courageous student spoke up with a sobering truth this week as Penn State rioted amid a sex abuse scandal that’s brought down college football’s most celebrated coach.

Topics: Schools & Youth

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What Do Herman Cain and Joe Paterno Have in Common?

by Akiba Solomon on November 10 2011, 11:19PM

The scandals engulfing the Republican presidential candidate and the deposed Penn State football coach are fruit from the same poisoned tree.

Topics: Akiba Solomon

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