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When they get it wrong, do journalists have an ethical responsibility to make things right? In 1994 Donna Minkowitz wrote a well known article about Brandon Teena after his murder that inspired some and prompted outrage among others. After years of reflecting on how her original article was written and interpreted, Donna wrote a secondContinue reading “Reflection”

Sex work is the oldest profession in the world, one which has changed drastically over the years. Sex work is real work, so let’s treat it that way. A sex worker shares her story of how she got into the profession, and her advocacy to decriminalize the profession. Show Notes: Websites:Global Network of Sex WorkContinue reading “Grande Horizontale”

What do you do when you lose the people closest to you and have no where to go? Can you imagine having to live out of your car? Hear one woman’s tale of being homeless and how she survived. Show Notes: Websites:The National Alliance to End HomelessnessThe National Coalition For The Homeless

This is the conclusion of our two-part episode with Greg Bucceroni. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we also discuss sexual assault statistics, the assistance survivors can receive, and we shed light on the amazing work that various organizations do to support survivors of sexual assault. In particular, we spoke with Rachel Copen fromContinue reading “Resilient: Part 2”

The Penn State child sex abuse scandal in 2011 rocked the nation. However, prior to and since the Sandusky case, there have been a number of child sex abuse and trafficking cases. How is it that some of the most powerful people, that have gained the trust of their communities, are able to commit suchContinue reading “Resilient – Part 1”

Marriage rates have declined, and there’s been a rise in single motherhood by choice. What does it mean to be a single mother by choice, and what motivates them to be one? Hear one woman’s story of becoming a mother and all of the obstacles she had to face along the way. Show Notes: Articles:Continue reading “Just Me and You”

The Satanic Panic instilled fear in communities across America and beyond. Go on a journey with us back in time as we delve into the climate of fear that plagued the 80’s and 90’s. We also reflect on how moral panics have affected society for centuries. Show Notes: Books by David Frankfurter: Evil Incarnate: RumorsContinue reading “Wise in Good, Innocent in Evil”