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Smile for the Camera: The Coast Guard Trophy Photo as a Setup For Coasties to Sexually Assault Civilians
Sailing was the only place my nervous system could reliably settle. Having experienced severe childhood sexual abuse, I was not suited to the conventional structure of work and a conventional life. Sailing provided me with regulation, purpose, and survival. I … Continue reading
A Collective Roar: The Public Demand For the Epstein Files
The demand to expose the Epstein files has turned into a collective roar. People across political lines, class lines, and belief systems want the truth. That shows how deep this runs. Sexualized violence against children hits something primal in us. … Continue reading
The Anatomy of Impunity: Prince Andrew and the Culture of Power
Prince Andrew’s recent controversies have reignited discussions about the intersection of power, privilege, and sexualized violence. At the heart of these discussions lies a troubling pattern: individuals in positions of power often evade accountability, not merely due to personal failings … Continue reading
The USCG Photo That Speaks Volumes
This is the moment I experienced a sexual assault involving a Coast Guardsman. It is an official U.S. Coast Guard photo from Sector Hampton Roads. What is visible in the image is not always what people immediately register, but it … Continue reading
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A Lion at My Neck: The Coast Guard’s Sexual Assault Crisis Demands Urgent Reform
When the US Coast Guard towed my disabled sailboat 8 years ago today, I experienced what appears to be a systemic failure: the military’s persistent inability to address sexualized violence, protect survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable. I experienced a sexual … Continue reading