domestic-abuse
A Salute to ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome),’ Tina Turner’s Forgotten ‘Mad Max’ Anthem
In the midst of her well-deserved 1980s comeback, the iconic singer decided to play the villain in ‘Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.’ The soundtrack smash that accompanied the film may be a bit cheesy, but it’s had a surprising afterlife in the worlds of high art and indie-rock.
The Invisible Voter Suppression of Domestic Violence
Emotional abuse, stalking and sexual assault have a direct impact on democracy. But we never hear (or talk) about it — because it doesn’t look like the violence we know
The Secret Lives of Police Wives — And the Abuse They Suffer in Silence
For the victims of abusive police officers, silence seeps into almost every aspect of their lives. But now, in the wake of George Floyd’s death and the subsequent police reckoning it inspired, their voices are finally starting to be heard
What It’s Like to Be on Lockdown With Your Abuser
Incidents of violence and abuse are likely to rise during the coronavirus pandemic — which makes a customized ‘safety plan’ even more vital than before
