Blaming sexual assault on what the victim is wearing ignores all the evidence that clothing doesn’t matter; evil intentions do.
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Posted inSun Investigation
Sexual abuse, misconduct allegations kept quiet for decades at world-renowned Colorado Center for the Blind
More than a dozen previously unreported instances of sexual misconduct and abuse spanning at least two decades at the Colorado Center for the Blind in Littleton have surfaced during an internal investigation of the school’s parent organization. Among the offenses were the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl by a summer youth camp counselor […]
Posted inColoradans, COVID, Crime and Courts, Culture, Health
Namaste Noir: A Colorado yoga co-op seeks to diversify, heal racialized trauma
Beverly Grant spent years juggling many roles before yoga helped her restore her balance. When not doting over her three children, she hosted a public affairs radio talk show, attended community meetings or handed out cups of juice at her roving Mo’ Betta Green MarketPlace farmers market, which has brought local, fresh foods and produce […]
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Carman: If it weren’t for Megan Rapinoe, we’d be up “Schitt’s Creek”
The news lately has me on edge. If I turn on the TV, I’m likely to face a parade of bitter white guys in dark suits talking about Ukraine, Rudy Giuliani and extortion. The internet delivers a picture of the long-lost, oh-so-reptilian Alex Cranberg. The oilman behind Douglas County’s sinister dalliance with school vouchers as […]
Posted inBusiness, Growth, Technology
A Denver startup asks every potential investor: Have you faced sexual harassment complaints?
Last spring, Elizabeth Giorgi was shocked but not surprised by the inappropriate questions from potential investors about her relationships and whether she planned to have children. The cofounder of Denver video-startup Soona decided — enough! She understood the funding world’s reputation for bad behavior. It blew up in mid-2017 when several prominent Silicon Valley male […]
Posted inArts, Culture
“A Doll’s House” times two: DCPA Theatre Company experiments with epic-length production
I attended the double-header of “A Doll’s House” and “A Doll’s House Part 2” on Saturday. That meant strapping in for Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 classic when the sun was still shining, taking a dinner break after the 2-hour, 10-minute play (plus a 15-minute intermission), then returning to the theater for Lucas Hnath’s clever 2017 sequel […]
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Nicolais: Trying to “do better” for sexual assault victims
I’m a sucker for a good television series. I get sucked in by well-written story arcs and the evolution of complex characters. That’s what I hoped to find in Netflix’s new limited series Unbelievable. I came away shaken, but hopeful. Embarrassingly, I did not know the premise of Unbelievable before I began watching; I’d just […]
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Opinion: Women are rising in the conservation movement, but still face #MeToo challenges
The #MeToo movement has caused profound shake-ups at organizations across the U.S. in the last two years. So far, however, it has left many unresolved questions about how workplaces can be more inclusive and equitable for women and other diverse groups. In its latest twist, over the last month a series of top executives have exited The Nature Conservancy, the largest […]
Posted inPolitics and Government
Democrats look to revive the #MeToo movement at Capitol to make lasting change
A year after a series of #MeToo moments rocked the Colorado Capitol, the promised changes to the policies that govern sexual harassment complaints remain unfinished. A special panel of lawmakers met for months ahead of the legislative session to develop new rules to address concerns about a toxic climate at the Capitol but agreed only […]
Posted inNews, Politics and Government
Colorado Democrats launched a #MeToo commission this year, but so far there is little to show
In January, as the #MeToo movement burned at the state Capitol, Colorado Democrats made a big statement: The creation a new commission to examine and improve the party’s policies on gender equity and workplace harassment. The move put the Democrats in front of a major controversy and made the party appear responsive to women and men […]