Yup, that's par for the course. I have a famous cousin and we all had to give up our phones for the day when she got married.

I mostly agree. I feel like sometimes, though, they do well. It’s really author dependent and I wish they would just decide one way or the other how they’re going to report. I read (and commented on) an article a couple weeks ago about the prep school rapist where “parole,” “probation,” and “bail” were used as if they…

There is no theory. Denying someone their 6th amendment right can actually be done. It’s just complicated. It’s not as simple as a request. You have to prove it would cause duress. Ashanti doesn’t seem to have even explored this option so I don’t know that we all need to be so upset on her behalf. Nonetheless, I'm not…

There are legal ways to challenge facing your accuser. It is extraordinarily difficult and Ashanti does not seem to have explored that option. Like I said, it isn't about whether or not every American knows why he did what he did (I also wouldn't be so quick to assume every American understands the Constitution-it…

There are very rare circumstances that can lead to what you’re speaking of and I can assure you, it is not an easy concession to be made. I very much doubt this particular situation would merit such a concession. Constitutional rights can not just willy nilly be screwed with. Regardless of that, the point of my…

...who was repeatedly forced to face her harasser as he defended himself on the stand.

This is, by far, the most interesting comment on this article. Thanks.

Everyone gets what you’re saying. You can put away the word “literal” already. Why don’t you try seeing everyone else’s point? I understand one thing we’re talking about is for women and the other is for men or boys. It would be really strange for a girl to carry around a jock strap since LITERALLY no one in her life…

One is something females NEED. Every month. The other is something most males voluntarily use and then stop using past high school or college. That’s why it’s a shitty comparison.

What? It’s not like that at all. What the fuck kind of correlation are you making between jock straps and tampons? Unless you’re using a jock strap to collect the old bloody lining of your uterus that’s flowing out of your vagina once a month for some 40-50 years, this isn’t the same as a woman carrying a cup or a…

It wouldn't matter. The law is that you must label for the top 8 allergens.

There doesn’t need to be two sides to this conversation. Opening a discussion about vaccines would require that both sides have value. There is no value on the anti-vaccination side. There is only danger and lies. Jesus Christ, this has been discussed to death well past its expiration date. Shame on Mr. DeNiro. This…

I’m so disappointed this man is allowed to have any sort of outlet for his clearly criminal “findings.” He has done irreparable damage around the world. The idea that anything he could present could be labeled “supported” in a legitimate scientific way would be laughable if it weren’t scary as fuck to think people…

I don’t understand why the words “probation” and “parole” are a part of this article. He violated the conditions of his bail. He’s out on bail while he appeals his felony conviction. He didn’t make parole (as he was never in prison). He isn’t out on probation. Hire someone with actual legal knowledge already, Jezebel.

If you live in or near a city, you might be able to find a store that sells cloth diapers that also offers a class where you can see and feel and learn about the different cloth diapers available. You might also be able to find this service in the burbs but demand for cloth is high enough in some cities to make these…

As far as I can tell, he left his wallet on the counter. So it seems he put down his stuff and maybe ran to get his phone from the car? That's my best guess.

Theoretically, yes. But her chances of being considered were much higher at Chilton. That’s the whole thing about Northeast prep schools-they practically promise you an Ivy League (or at least a little ivies) education and they have the stats to back up that promise.

I might be wrong but I don’t think Zeetal means deep emotional needs but perhaps to just go a touch beyond consent. Okay, they’ve said “yes,” which is great but if you think they may actually not be into it, it’s okay to say “maybe we shouldn’t do this. Maybe you don’t really want to.” Sometimes people do go into a…

Excellent points about consent and caring for your partner. Even if it's a brief encounter, be a good person.

Whatever the number, I think one of the most important things we can teach our children is touched upon by both you and your daughter-were the circumstances healthy? For me, the mother of a daughter, I just want her to be thoughtful about why she’s choosing to have sex with someone. And thing is-being thoughtful can…