This blog was created as a result of a demonstrated need for a place for the members of the Middlebury College community to have their voices heard regarding issues of rape and sexual violence.

On April 17th, 2008 Feminist Action at Middlebury held its 3rd annual Lovefest sexual violence awareness concert and speakout. After several wonderful performances and poetry readings, the floor was opened up to students willing to come forward and "speak out” openly and honestly about sexual violence. As student after student took to the stage to tell their own stories, one common theme emerged: women on this campus are continuously being raped and sexually assaulted and nothing is being done about it; their voices are being silenced. These women are your classmates, your neighbors, and your friends. We can no longer stay silent. We encourage you to tell your stories, to discuss your fears, anonymously or otherwise. It is time to speakout and mend the silence.

SPEAKOUT.

I am still trying to figure out how to get permissions for anyone to post, but for now, just post comments here. LETS SPEAKOUT.