Topic: domestic violence

Rolling Stone Celebrates Chris Brown’s New Album, Glosses Over His “Bad-Boy Antics”

Rolling Stone Celebrates Chris Brown's New Album, Glosses Over His "Bad-Boy Antics"

Do you remember how, at this year’s ceremony, some Grammys producer begrudgingly alluded to The Thing Which Shall Not Be Named (Chris Brown savagely beating Rihanna exactly three years before) by calling it an “unfortunate incident”? We were astonished that any mouthpiece for a mainstream institution like the Grammys could be so oblivious and callous–just kidding, we weren’t remotely astonished. Nor are we ever astonished when cowardly publications refer to Chris Brown as a “controversial figure” as opposed to, say, an “violent, unrepentant abuser.”

Well, this week Rolling Stone did everyone better. More »

Murders Without Murderers: Reeva Steenkamp And The Myth Of The Sudden Snap

Murders Without Murderers: Reeva Steenkamp And The Myth Of The Sudden Snap

A CBS article about the killing of Reeva Steenkamp ran this morning with a quote from Oscar Pistorius in the headline: “She Died In My Arms.” Reeva Steenkamp died in Oscar Pistorius’ arms because Oscar Pistorius killed her. Her death was not something that happened to him. He did not stumble upon a tragic tableau and cradle her, Pietà-like, while she expired; it was an act he committed. A few years earlier, he had been arrested for assault against another woman. More »

Don’t Forget Not To Murder Your Girlfriend This Weekend

Don't Forget Not To Murder Your Girlfriend This Weekend

As we head into a three-day weekend, the editorial team here at The Gloss would like to remind our readers the importance of not murdering their girlfriends. Here are a few tips on how to make sure you too can avoid murdering your girlfriend.

Remember, if you and your girlfriend are having a disagreement, it’s very important not to murder her, no matter how wrong you think she is.

If you are unhappy in your relationship with your girlfriend and aren’t sure how to resolve things, try breaking up instead of committing murder. More »

8 Senators Voted Against The Violence Against Women Act…Here Are Their Names And Contact Info!

8 Senators Voted Against The Violence Against Women Act...Here Are Their Names And Contact Info!

Let’s talk about the Violence Against Women Act. You may remember it from the time Al Franken got adorably choked up while debating it on the Senate floor, or the time it provided programs and services to victims of domestic violence for 18 years in a row. The bill is up for reauthorization right now, which one might not think would be controversial. But it is! More »

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