As Americans, we likely view slavery as a relic of the past, or something that only happens in distant lands. But the reality is that...

In the past few weeks, the United States Supreme Court issued a number of important rulings. Two of these decisions — on healthcare...

As the Fourth of July approaches, many of us reminiscence about what it means to be an American. There is a lot to love about our...

You’ve heard the statistics: 1 out of 4 women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime. 1 in 4 women will be subjected to domestic...

When you think of Father’s Day, what comes to mind? Meat on the grill, beer in the fridge, and gifts of bad ties and golf clubs? But...

We’ve all heard the jokes, or perhaps the mean-spirited barbs about someone “getting what they deserve” in prison. Each year, 216,000...

In 2015, many of us consider social media to be a standard part of daily life; we have multiple accounts on different platforms keeping...

Last week, we learned that Josh Duggar (one of the stars of the television show 19 & Counting) had molested five young girls, including 4...

If you follow our blog, you may have learned about our advocacy group, Future Advocates of Blackburn (FAB) from one of its founders,...

Abuse can come in many forms, from physical to emotional, stalking and more. One type of abuse that is not as commonly known, despite...