A Reflection on Holding Multiple Identities As A Survivor and AdvocateFor some strange reason I thought in a place where advocates against violence were virtually meeting, there would be a… read more “Refusing Invisibility in the Anti-Violence Movement”
A guest blog by NARAL Pro-Choice VirginiaImagine being trapped in a house with an abusive partner. You’re unable to leave for a variety of reasons. Now, imagine you are in… read more “Supporting Reproductive Freedom for Survivors During a Global Pandemic”
As a Black and gay male, I understand the urgency of addressing the HIV epidemic that affects me and others within our community. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7,… read more “A Brief Reflection on the Intersections between Race, HIV, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity”
Did you know that all 40 State Senate and 100 House of Delegates seats are up for election this November? These members of the Virginia General Assembly will make decisions… read more “Nov. 5 is Our Chance to Start Building a Radically Hopeful Future– #SurvivorsVote”
Firearms and domestic violence are a lethal combination. In an average month, 50 women are shot to death by intimate partners in the United States. In Virginia, the Office of… read more “TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT SENSIBLE GUN CONTROL”
We are excited to welcome Brooke Taylor (they/them) to the Action Alliance staff! Brooke joined us in April as the new UPLC Coach! What excites you about the UPLC Program?… read more “Introducing Brooke Taylor, UPLC Coach!”
Early last month, Dr. Vanessa Tyson came forward to share her story of sexual assault at the hands of Virginia Lieutenant Governor, Justin Fairfax, at the Democratic National Convention in… read more “In a Perfect World…Reflections on how we should respond to sexual assault allegations made against Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax”
As the holiday season approaches and you start to think about what you’ll be gifting your loved ones, our team at the Action Alliance wanted to share a few things … read more “Holiday Gift Guide for Social Change Enthusiasts”
On September 27th, I watched Christine Blasey Ford testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee in my mostly darkened office. The day was already gray, and only my small… read more “Responding to the Kavanaugh Hearing With a Commitment to Prevention”
Content warning: sexual assault, suicide, physical violence On May 10, Sudanese courts sentenced a 19-year-old girl to death for defending herself and stabbing her rapist, whom she had been forced… read more “Ending Child Marriage: A Priority to Ending A Cycle of Violence”
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