Author Archives: The Second Sex Column

About The Second Sex Column

We are a collective organization dedicated to publishing feminist oriented and non-problematic articles unlike the ones published by the GW Hatchet.

In The Wake of Anti-Trans* Violence: Haunts And Introspection

Posted on September 20, 2011

I must preface the following with a possible trigger warning and then disclaimer: I do not want to speak as the voice of the transgender community or be a poster-child for transgender identity.  I simply seek to live my life … Continue reading →

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In The Wake of Anti-Trans* Violence: An Ally’s Call To Action

Posted on September 20, 2011

Possible trigger warning Violence against trans* people in the District is becoming an epidemic: APRIL: A 22 year-old transwoman Chrissy Polis was brutally attacked in a Baltimore McDonald’s for trying to use the ladies room. She was attacked by two … Continue reading →

Posted in Ali Lozano, gender based violence, Transgender | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Good Thing I Brought My Library Card, Cause I’m Checking You Out!

Posted on March 9, 2011

Recently, my friends and I took the DeLorean out for a spin and time-traveled to our past hook-ups. The period in time I decided to visit was one summer in high-school when I still pretended I was into men and … Continue reading →

Posted in Consent, Hook-ups, Safe-sex, Stride of Pride, The Librarian | 1 Comment

The One Where They Take Down The Hatchet, Sady Doyle Style

Posted on February 14, 2011

This is a special edition of TSSC where we expose the victim blaming idiocy that goes all the way up to the editor-in-chief of The Hatchet.  This past Friday Paul and E.V. had the opportunity to speak with Editor-in-chief Lauren … Continue reading →

Posted in E.V. Ellington, Editor Post, Lauren French, rape culture, Sexual Assault | Tagged , , , , | 16 Comments

Let’s Talk About Consent Baby. Let’s Talk About You and Me.

Posted on February 8, 2011

I had the pleasure of attending a fabulous New Year’s Eve party that was probably one of  the queerest parties and most sex positive parties I have witnessed. There were people doing their thing in the coat room, bedroom, closet … Continue reading →

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Feeling Horny? Reach for the Bottle…

Posted on February 8, 2011

No, not that bottle. Alcohol can be fun, but it’s not nearly as versatile as…lube. Let’s be honest though — lube is awkward and it’s messy. Why use it? Many condoms are already lubricated, so if you’re using a condom, … Continue reading →

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The Creation of The Second Sex Column

Posted on February 8, 2011

The GW Hatchet has consistently published highly problematic and misogynistic sex columns despite numerous letters to the editor, sex-column submissions and vocalized frustration from the student body. A group of students decided it was time to create a space for … Continue reading →

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