miri-mogilevsky

Miri Mogilevsky


Miri Mogilevsky is a social work graduate student who writes about feminism and politics. She has a B.A. in psychology and writes a blog called Brute Reason.

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5 stupid things men say when accused of rape

Vanderbilt's "culture of sexual freedom" isn't the problem.

On Jan 27, 2015 by Miri Mogilevsky

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Feminist bloggers are not your therapists

Instead of picking up Andrea Dworkin, grab a phone and call a mental health professional.

On Jan 26, 2015 by Miri Mogilevsky

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Why we need to teach kindergartners sex ed

Here's the real reason the Princeton Mom is wrong about her recent rape comments.

On Jan 7, 2015 by Miri Mogilevsky

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9 things you need to know about Internet social justice activists

"Just Google it" and "go educate yourself" don't work.

On Jan 6, 2015 by Miri Mogilevsky

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Want to stop LGBT teens from committing suicide? Ban conversion therapy

It's not counseling. It's torture.

On Jan 2, 2015 by Miri Mogilevsky

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Should we forgive Stephen Collins for child abuse?

Maybe we're asking the wrong questions.

On Dec 26, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky

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How Rolling Stone failed rape survivors

Rolling Stone's University of Virginia fiasco is bad news for everyone.

On Dec 8, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky

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Why you should believe Shia LaBeouf’s rape claims

What's the worst thing that could happen if you believe him?

On Dec 4, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky

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4 better ways to prevent rape than blaming victims

Don Lemon wanted to know what Bill Cosby's alleged victims could have done to stop him. Here's some better questions.

On Nov 20, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky

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Why dudes don’t greet dudes

A recent hashtag showed how ridiculous it would be if men approached other men on the street. But why is it so strange?

On Nov 6, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky

Lena Dunham

Did Lena Dunham sexually abuse her sister?

Just because Lena Dunham's critics are conservative doesn't mean they're wrong.

On Nov 4, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky

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How to disagree on Twitter

Despite what you may have heard, it's possible to have a calm discussion in 140 characters or less. 

On Oct 31, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky

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Stop calling Amanda Bynes ‘crazy’

I don't know anything about Amanda Bynes' mental state, and neither do you. 

On Oct 10, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky

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4 ways feminism can make you better in bed

Consent isn't the only thing that's sexy in bed.

On Sep 30, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky

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There’s no ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card for sexual assault

Dear Sam Pepper, do not pass "Go" and do not collect $200.

On Sep 29, 2014 by Miri Mogilevsky