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<p>Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas.</p>


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Nicholas Russell

On a gradient background going from tan-ish to pink-ish, the front cover of the book Trauma Plot by Jamie Hood. The book is black with a statue of a woman with wings in the center. It also identifies Hood as the author of How to Be A Good Girl.

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“Rape Is Political”: Jamie Hood On Trauma Narratives, Writing The Self, And Ethical Obligation

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Soraya Roberts

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Arts And Culture

‘Black Box Diaries’ Splits A Journalist In Two

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Barry Petchesky

Harvey Weinstein and James Dolan at House of Elyx on December 13, 2015 in New York City. Dolan has a drink in his hand.

James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein

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Lawsuit Accuses James Dolan And Harvey Weinstein Of Sexual Assault


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Diana Moskovitz

A screenshot of Matt Araiza speaking at a press conference.

Matt Araiza

Ex-NFL Punter Matt Araiza Will Be Dropped From Rape Lawsuit

A screenshot of a text message exchange between Art Briles and Ian McCaw, as shown on a PowerPoint presentation. It says: "September 20, 2013 text messages between Art Briles and Ian McCawn." Briles: "Just talked to [Sa78]—he said Waco PD was there—said they were going to keep it quiet—Wasn't a set up deal—I'll get shill to ck on sibley." McCaw: "That would be great if they keep it quiet!"

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College Football

The Just-Revealed Conversations Between Art Briles And Baylor Staff Are Exactly What You’d Expect

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Patrick Redford

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Manchester United supporters protest against Mason Greenwood of Manchester United and the Glazers, owners of Manchester United, outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on August 14, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

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Soccer

Manchester United Continues To Stumble Its Way Toward Reinstating Mason Greenwood

Hepner Hall and Hardy Tower on the campus of San Diego State Univeristy near the Aztecs' home court inside the Viejas Arena on November 21, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent C. Horner/Getty Images)

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The Matt Araiza Transcript Doesn’t Have All The Answers

Monica Aldama attends the Build Series to discuss "Cheer" at Build Studio on January 29, 2020 in New York City. She is sitting down, wearing all black.

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Lawsuit: ‘Cheer’ Coach, Navarro College Tried To Cover Up A Cheerleader’s Sexual Assault

United States snowboard coach Peter Foley looks on in the Men's Slopestyle Qualification during the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park on February 6, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. He is backlit, standing in silhouette.

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Olympics

U.S. Snowboarders Sue Ex-Coach, USOPC, And Their Federation For Sex Trafficking

Player of Brazil Dani Alves signs the national anthem before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group G match between Brazil and Cameroon at Lusail Stadium on December 2, 2022 in Lusail, Qatar.

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Dani Alves Jailed In Sexual Assault Case

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Matt Araiza of the San Diego State Aztecs speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 5, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Bills Punter Matt Araiza Accused Of Gang Rape In Civil Lawsuit

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Mason Greenwood Arrested Following Rape And Assault Allegations

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What I’ll Remember About Ben Roethlisberger

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Chauncey Billups

Here’s What Happened When Jane Doe Sued Chauncey Billups For Sexual Assault

A protest sign is seen in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse ahead of the start of jury deliberations in the retrial of actor and comedian Bill Cosby's sexual assault case in Norristown, Pennsylvania on April 25, 2018.

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Bill Cosby Didn’t Win

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Death To The NCAA

Ex-LSU President Resigns His Job At Oregon State Due To LSU Scandal

Then-LSU head football coach Les Miles looks on during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Auburn, Alabama.

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The Growing LSU Scandal Now Includes Les Miles

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LSU’s Failure To Investigate Sexual Misconduct Goes Beyond Football

Antonio Brown of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers jogs on the field before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Tampa, Florida.

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The Bucs Sucked In Antonio Brown’s First Game Back, But That’s Not Really The Point

NFL player Antonio Brown in a New England Patriots uniform.

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Antonio Brown Gets To Redeem Himself Because He Helps Your Team Win

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