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People Are Praising Netflix’s ‘Unbelievable’ for Starting Important Discussions About Sexual Assault

It seems like everyone is watching—and talking about—Netflix‘s Unbelievable. The series, based on a true story, centers on Marie (Kaitlyn Dever), a former foster teen who reports to local authorities that she was raped. But the officers, all men, don’t believe her story, citing inconsistencies in her statements. After several conversations, the cops essentially strong-arm…

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New Zealand Bans Assault Weapons in Wake of Mosque Shootings

It has been less than a week since a lone gunman opened fire in two Christchurch, New Zealand mosques, killing 50 people and injuring dozens more, and the country’s elected officials have already taken steps to change its gun control laws. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that all military-style semi-automatic weapons, assault rifles and high-capacity…

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Sexual Assault Survivors on 'The Bachelor' Sharing Caelynn Miller-Keyes' Story

The following article, based on this week’s episode of The Bachelor, could be triggering for anyone who’s experienced sexual assault. If you or someone you know need help, call RAINN’s hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673). On the surface, the fourth episode of Colton Underwood’s season of The Bachelor was entirely typical. There were two romantic one-on-one…

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