Smita Satiani is a feminist activist and a certified sexual assault counselor for the State of California. Most recently, she served as a public policy associate for RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization based out of Washington, D.C. Satiani has previously worked for the Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women, the National Organization for Women, a Member of Congress, and for MoveOn.org Political Action during the 2006 mid-term elections. She is currently completing a Master of Public Policy at USC’s School of Policy, Planning, & Development.

Blog Entries by Smita Satiani

Can a Female Save this State?

1 Comments | Posted November 4, 2009 | 06:57 PM (EST)


A year from now, California will have elected its next governor. And as of today, we don't have a single Democratic candidate officially in the running.

For the 7 million declared Democrats in California, the only plausible option (if he decides to formally announce his candidacy) is California Attorney...

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When Hollered At, HollaBack!

2 Comments | Posted August 5, 2009 | 02:44 PM (EST)


"Smile, Baby!"

It can happen at any time -- on the way to work, waiting for the metro, walking into a grocery store, or while leaving a bar.

Whatever the time of day or activity, many women have become accustomed to unwarranted gender-based street harassment. Unwanted cat-calls and...

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Social Justice Meets Fashion Sense

Posted April 21, 2009 | 04:59 PM (EST)


Wednesday, April 22 is Denim Day, in recognition of a 1999 Italian Supreme Court decision that overturned a 45 year old man's rape conviction because the victim was wearing jeans.

The opinion stated that: "It is a fact...that it is nearly impossible to remove jeans on another person...

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Rihanna's Privacy Over Public Exposure

Posted February 26, 2009 | 11:32 PM (EST)


Holed up in an 8th floor suite of the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Chris Brown managed to stay reasonably clear from the majority of press and public following his alleged attack on girlfriend Rihanna. Not until days later did he release a statement of apology, and according...

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Equal Stimulation: Why the Stimulus May Be Our Chance to Break into Non-Traditional Roles

Posted February 13, 2009 | 06:23 PM (EST)


In the 1940's, when the U.S. needed to increase mass production of war materials during World War II, huge numbers of women across the country were mobilized and trained in factory and technical jobs. Women entered and championed this sector in a matter of months, and in addition to winning...

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