Yesterday's testimony by Professor Christine Blasey Ford about being sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was a testimony to the bravery and courage of survivors everywhere. A sympathetic, articulate, and well spoken individual, Ford highlighted...
Men In Virginia Should Want Kavanaugh Gone
Should circuit court judge Brett Kavanaugh be appointed to the Supreme Court, the lives of women throughout the U.S. will change, starting with the court being overshadowed by a man who clearly has a proclivity for lying about sexual assault, straight through to the...
After Cartoon Belittles Sexual Assault, Another High-Profile Resignation at RTD
Chesterfield reporter Vanessa Remmers announced her resignation from Virginia's paper of record today, over a political cartoon that belittled women who allege sexual assault. The latest offensive cartoon from the Richmond Times-Dispatch compares Brett Kavanaugh,...
Vintage Shop Closes Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
This is a developing story. Fan-based vintage shop Yesterday’s Heroes closed abruptly this week, following allegations on social media from multiple women that the shop owner, Drew Spruill, sexually assaulted them and others. Initially, a sign on the door informed...
William & Mary Rescinds Honorary Degree Given to Bill Cosby Amid Sexual Assault Charges
On Friday, Aug. 10, the Board of Visitors at the College of William & Mary announced they had rescinded the honorary degree given to Bill Cosby. The Masters of Arts degree was given in 1993. In a statement that was posted on the William & Mary website, the...
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