Ep. #27 — ICE’d OUT: The Frigid Interplay of State and Sexual Violence

Americans are unfortunately dealing with two types of ICE this year: the ice on our roads during this chilly polar vortex, and ICE (forcefully and unlawfully) in our streets, our homes, and our lives. Is there a connection between the lethal force ICE utilizes against innocent people and the lethal force that the State weaponizes against women’s sexual autonomy? You bet your ass there is! In this episode, we will explore the intersection between State-sanctioned violence against women and interpersonal violence against women. How do the two relate? And what does this connection mean for the future of American women’s sexual and reproductive agency—and safety?