Annamarya Scaccia

Annamarya Scaccia is an independent journalist who has reported extensively on law and policy, domestic violence, sexual violence, reproductive and sexual health, transgender issues, and disability among other rousing topics. In addition to Rewire, her work has appeared in the NY Daily News, Philadelphia Weekly and Philadelphia City Paper, and at The Consumer Eagle, Next City, Quest Magazine, The Raw Story, and Role/Reboot. Annamarya was a 2011 Fellow for the Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution, and is the author of the poetry and prose collection, Destiny for a Tragedy. Follow her on Twitter @annamarya_s.

Ohio’s Conflicting Statutes Create Obstacles for Some Abuse Survivors

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Survivors of child sexual abuse have 12 years after they turn 18 to pursue justice—unless they're trying to sue the state.

Discrimination, Doxxing, and That ‘Louie’ Episode: A Q&A With the Filmmakers Behind ‘Fattitude’

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Rewire recently spoke to Lindsey Averill and Viridiana Lieberman, who are crowdsourcing funds for Fattitude, their documentary about fat prejudice. The filmmakers discuss the core principles of Fattitude, the harassment they've experienced while making the film, and much more.

Stigma Drives Workplace Discrimination Against Workers Living With HIV

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Deliberate workplace discrimination based on a worker's HIV-positive status is a pervasive issue for the more than 1.1 million people living with HIV in the United States.

Inside the Pilot Project That Grants Tribal Authority Over Domestic Violence Cases

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As of February 20, three federally recognized tribes have the power to arrest and prosecute non-Natives who assault Native intimate partners, under a pilot project to test a historic expansion of special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction.

How a Pennsylvania Domestic Violence Bill Became Anti-Worker and Anti-Survivor

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The seemingly non-controversial bill got derailed earlier this month when state legislators approved an amendment preventing local governments from passing new work leave policies, which could threaten the livelihood of survivors of domestic violence, crime, or abuse.

How the Military Creates a ‘Perfect Storm’ for Eating Disorders (Updated)

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The military's emphasis on discipline, rank, and teamwork, combined with rule-based conducts, regimented eating, and grueling physical training mirrors the mindset often associated with eating disorders.

Pennsylvania Considers Bill That Would Help Protect Domestic Violence Survivors From Eviction (UPDATED)

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On Monday, the Pennsylvania General Assembly considered for a second time HB 1796, the first statewide bill in the nation seeking to protect all victims of crime or abuse from experiencing similar maltreatment.

#SolidarityIsForTheAbleBodied, and Feminism’s Ableism Problem

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While the hashtag shined a light on how ableism is a systemic issue in all political and societal respects, it also revealed something that has long been known by some, but that has been unrecognized by others: that feminism has an ableism problem.

Swarthmore’s New Sexual Assault Policy Not Without Flaws

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Three months have passed since Swarthmore College introduced a centralized sexual assault and harassment reporting system, meant to rectify the many issues exposed in two federal complaints alleging the school has mishandled sexual assault cases on campus. But not everyone is happy with the new system.

Being a Transgender Student in the United States: An Uneven Landscape

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While there have been recent transgender rights victories for students in California and Colorado, there are also plenty of roadblocks in guaranteeing equal representation and protection.

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