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Sexual Misconduct Policy and Education Guide
Purpose Our community is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all members. Sexual misconduct—including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation—will not be tolerated. This policy outlines key concepts, responsibilities, and available resources for prevention, education, and response. Understanding Consent Consent is a clear, knowing, and voluntary…
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Federal Government’s Banned Words List
The Trump administration issued a list of words federal agencies were discouraged from using—words like “victim,” “diversity,” “advocates,” “racism,” and “women.” Officials claimed this was about messaging, about neutrality. In reality, it was about control. When words disappear, so does accountability. It starts small. A directive. A memo. A quiet shift in language. Words like…
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Pete Hegseth: A Dangerous Choice for Secretary of Defense
Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense: A Catastrophe for the U.S. Military and Sexual Assault Reform The potential appointment of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense would be disastrous for the U.S. military—particularly for the progress made in addressing military sexual assault. Hegseth is not only unqualified for this role but also one of the…
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What Does Emotional Abuse Look Like?
A common misconception about abuse is that it always involves physical violence. In reality, abuse can take many forms, including emotional abuse, which can be just as damaging but often goes unnoticed. What Is Emotional Abuse? Emotional abuse includes any behavior meant to control, manipulate, threaten, or belittle another person. Unlike physical abuse, it doesn’t…
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Understanding Trauma Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
Understanding Trauma Responses: How Our Minds and Bodies React to Stress Trauma affects people in deeply personal and unique ways. When faced with distressing or harmful experiences, individuals may react differently depending on their background, biology, and coping mechanisms. These responses are often categorized into four primary types: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Each of…
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DA: Army National Guard Recruiter accused of rape will face three trials
FORT EDWARD, N.Y. – Robert Haas was once a well-respected Army National Guard Recruiter but now authorities say the man used his position to gain the trust of women and then take advantage of them. Haas, 36, is accused of raping two women in Washington County and strangling a third. He is facing three separate…
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Midshipman facing sexual assault charges wants superintendent removed from case
One of two midshipman facing court-martial in the alleged sexual assault of a classmate asked a federal judge Wednesday to remove the U.S. Naval Academy’s superintendent from the case, saying he is biased against the defendants. Joshua Tate, 21, of Nashville, filed a motion in federal court in Baltimore asking U.S. District Court Judge Ellen…
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