Weekly Column: WRighteous – #SameBlood
“And when I looked down at my hands, I couldn’t tell his blood from mine.”
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Mothers of Young Men Slain by NYPD Plea for Justice
For some, such as Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, the loss is still fresh. Others have been dealing with the death of their sons for years. Here is a sampling of their remarks.
Take It from Me: D.C. Rape Bill Needs More Muscle
If a strong bill passes and is put into effect, I’d encourage rape survivors to turn to the police in Washington, D.C. If not, my own experience will remain a cautionary tale. Instead of professionalism, I was treated with skepticism. The process dragged on. He was never arrested.
Note to Biden: Cops Aren’t Answer to Rape
Joe Biden recently threw the rape card at opponents of Obama’s failed jobs bill, saying they would prevent the hiring of cops needed at the crime scene. Wendy Murphy calls it a spurious argument unworthy of a leading advocate for women’s safety.
Witnesses Say Cops Make Rape Cases Go Away
A woman who was robbed and sexually assaulted in 2004 wound up as a suspect in her assailant’s crime. This week she told her story at a congressional hearing into the under-reporting and poor policing of rape and sex-assault charges.
Web Sites Steer Visitors to Domestic Safety
Web pages for those escaping domestic violence are coming online all the time. One new site offers a chilling photo gallery. Another caters to those suffering violence from a law enforcer. Part of our “Dangerous Trends, Innovative Responses” series.
