Simon Nathan MD
Saint Louis, MO:
Senators should hear both sides of Kavanaugh allegation
Put partisanship and political pressure aside, listen to each side carefully, and ask questions. No playing to the crowd, no showmanship, no looking ahead to 2020.
How both sides used terror in the War of Independence
British actions contributed to their own defeat, which was a part of the Irish strategy
What We Know About the Allegations of Forced Hysterectomies at an ICE Facility
Whistleblower allegations of forced hysterectomies leave troubling questions and reveal a system ripe for abuse
Why Women Can Take Years to Come Forward With Sexual Assault Allegations
Some common reasons for doubt, like a long delay before speaking out or a hazy recall of some details, are exactly what experts say they would expect to see after a sexual assault.
How Klobuchar and Hawley See Things When It Comes to Technology
The senators are on opposite sides of the aisle, but both speak out on the dangers of big tech in their new books. It’s weird, really, how alike they sound.
Why Young Sexual Assault Victims Tell Incoherent Stories
As soon as children make allegations, they're forced to take a crash course on a very daunting topic. This puts them at a huge disadvantage—and their attackers count on it.
What Teens Think of the Kavanaugh Accusations
“They just keep saying 'Boys will be boys.’ But I’m in high school—I don’t want that to happen to me.”
4 Things To Know About False Allegations Of Abuse
Awareness regarding domestic violence has skyrocketed in recent years, but misconceptions remain and false allegations are often used as weapons in divorce.
Your son's real risk? It's assault, not false allegations
There’s a long list of things parents worry about: test scores, stranger danger, dirty clothes that never quite make the hamper, lack of calls home.
10 Signs You Are a Victim of Gaslighting
“You’re crazy, that never happened.” “You’re too sensitive.” “You’re making things up” Are these phrases that you constantly hear from your partner that cause you to question yourself? If so, your partner might be using something called “gaslighting” — a form of emotional abuse that causes a victim to question their own feelings, instincts and sanity, …
How Do I Explain Justice Kavanaugh to My Daughters?
The spectacle of this confirmation has reminded us that to many people, women’s suffering is a joke.
8 Boys Removed from Christian Boarding School After Trafficking Allegations
I don't know who needs to hear this, but these memes are good
What Is Trauma? 9 Things We Fail To Understand
What comes to your mind when you hear the word trauma? Do you think of physical or psychological trauma? Do you have preconceived notions about how trauma may affect human development? Sadly, many people struggle to understand the emotional, psychological,...
Are You an LGBTQ Survivor? We Want to Hear from You!
As we gain awareness about the extent of violence experienced by trans*, bi, lesbian and gay people, we must also learn more about how to help those experiencing violence.
Why Leaders Should Embrace Their Dark Side
Not acknowledging your shadow is a barrier to being an authentic leader.
The women who refuse to hear about a man's violent past
Many women are refusing information from police that could save their lives - why?
What We Really Needed to Hear from Mayim: “It’s Not Your Fault.”
It’s not your fault. You weren’t asking for it. You could not have protected yourself. It’s not because of what you were wearing. It’s not because of how you look. It’s not because of what you did.…
Why Don’t We Hear About Male Victims of Crime?
Dear Healthy Men: You talk about a lot of health issues where men’s concerns are overlooked or ignored. But what about crime? We all know that men commit the majority of crimes and we often hear about female victims of crime. But why don’t we hear about male victims? A: Excellent questions. But since the word “crime” is so broad (it can include everything from running a stop sign to breaking [...]
Which side does the Epstein case benefit more? Who cares.
The only people who view sexual predation as a partisan problem are those who treat victims as nothing more than rhetorical cudgels.
The Kavanaugh hearings show who we afford a second chance and who we don’t
How race affects our willingness to forgive bad teen behavior.
