Archive for November 2014
Blog Post #2: California’s “Yes Means Yes” law—A Sexual Straitjacket or A Foundational Step for Sexual Assault?
By Lauren Paglini On September 28, 2014, the crusade against sexual assault achieved a major victory in California when the state senate approved Senate Bill 967.[1] The Bill, commonly known as the “Yes Means Yes” law, aims to change how campus officials investigate sexual assault allegations.[2]The Bill requires all colleges in California that receive state funds…
Read MoreBlog Post #1–Transgender Incarceration
Thank you to Deanna Glickman for writing JGSPL’s first blog post! As we approach the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th, a day set aside to memorialize those that have lost their lives due to transphobia, we should also take the time to reflect on those who are alive but lose their liberty because…
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