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“As progress spreads from State to State, as justice is delivered in the courtroom, and as more of our fellow Americans are treated with dignity and respect — our Nation becomes not only more accepting, but more equal as well.

“Across Nashville and the rest of the United States, undocumented immigrants like Claudia are often terrified of the police – to the point that they hope to avoid officers even when they desperately need police protection.

“Health advocates are engaging men in sexual assault prevention, challenging the negative aspects of traditional manhood.” Read more: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/05/becoming-men-teaching-positive-masculinity/361739/

“What if I were to tell you one of the most pervasive and serious public health issues in the country is preventable? It’s an issue that hugely impacts women, men, children and communities. Would you be surprised to learn I was talking about sexual violence?”

“From survivors to politicians, activists and lawyers for the accused, TIME has gathered opinions from across party lines to weigh in on how to keep students safe. Here’s what they had to say.” Read more: http://time.com/100038/college-sexual-assault-debate/

“In 1973, Jenny Smith became one of the first abused women to find sanctuary at a refuge. Forty-one years later, she says women are suffering more than ever.”