Paris-based journalist and author https://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mqyi5ca57c2rhttps://substack.com/@moniqueelfaizy/note/c-297488006?r=72zl&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action19 Jul 2026 09:36 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqyi5ca57c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mqr27icpz22cFor those of you who think that Dominique Pelicot was an outlier, or that this is a French problem, EUROPOL launched a special project specifically to combat drug-facilitated sexual abuse. Notice that the US is a partner. It’s everywhere. https://www.europol.europa.eu/how-we-work/operations/project-medusa16 Jul 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqr27icpz22chttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mqkb7wehgc2vI don’t need a study to tell me this. At the most difficult moments of my life, the sea is where I found solace. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/08/blue-space-therapy-sea-helping-trauma-anxiety-addiction?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other13 Jul 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqkb7wehgc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mq3iv6xxjc2lWe need to have zero tolerance for sexual abuse, regardless of on which side of the aisle it takes place. Also, we saw this coming. How about we start reacting at the first hint of impropriety instead of hoping the crisis never arises. Truth will out. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07/06/us/platner-campaign-accusation?smid=nytcore-ios-share07 Jul 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3iv6xxjc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3movtshn5ts2chttps://open.substack.com/pub/midlifeinparis/p/the-penumbra-of-abuse?r=72zl&utm_medium=ios22 Jun 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3movtshn5ts2chttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mnsk7plxns2dhttps://open.substack.com/pub/midlifeinparis/p/why-is-my-instagram-feed-full-of?r=72zl&utm_medium=ios08 Jun 2026 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsk7plxns2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mjpmu6hfh22cIt was a privilege to share a stage with these women. So many important subjects broached; there’s never enough time. I’m grateful to the @journalismfestival.com for providing a platform for women’s voices, among many others. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Apr 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpmu6hfh22chttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3migtrvmrok2kYes, because these kinds of actions have worked out well in the past. Tyranny is imposed incrementally. It’s time for the courts to hit the breaks. Federal Judge Approves Trump Effort to Obtain List of Jews From Penn https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/trump-jews-penn-list-judge.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share01 Apr 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3migtrvmrok2khttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mhw5vv3k7c25But so much hotter than a weighted blanket. https://midlifeinparis.substack.com/p/heated-rivalry-its-not-the-sex-its25 Mar 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhw5vv3k7c25https://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mfu77ma5yc2hRight. Because men with privilege rarely face consequences for sex crimes. It’s infuriating. Prosecutors Plan to Drop 2 Charges Against Alexander Brothers https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/nyregion/alexander-brothers-trial-sex-charges-dropped.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share27 Feb 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu77ma5yc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mf7eojyrwk23There was always going to be more to this story; there had to be. Because—sadly—there are generally few consequences for powerful men who commit sex crimes. I had a hard time believing that was enough to prompt Charles to strip him of his title. Watch this space https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/19/police-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham19 Feb 2026 10:20 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7eojyrwk23https://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mf4qt2663223https://open.substack.com/pub/midlifeinparis/p/study-abroad-grown-up-edition?r=72zl&utm_medium=ios18 Feb 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4qt2663223https://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mdx27kzr2c25I really wanted to be wrong on this…but it was clearly his next step #seenthismoviebefore03 Feb 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdx27kzr2c25https://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3mbk4zqo7vs2pDeepening, in work and in connection. https://open.substack.com/pub/midlifeinparis/p/on-writing-love-and-friendships-new?r=72zl&utm_medium=ios03 Jan 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbk4zqo7vs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3m5raq5wphc2gFrance added a consent clause to its rape law last month. At least one court didn't get the message. A famous lawyer was acquitted last week when the court decided he didn't intend to rape his intern. A change in law is important but not enough. The culture needs to change too.16 Nov 2025 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5raq5wphc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3m5hfb7obss2jhttps://open.substack.com/pub/midlifeinparis/p/the-midlife-condition-doctors-often?r=72zl&utm_medium=ios12 Nov 2025 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5hfb7obss2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3m3zwniea3k2vWhat if the message behind a beloved book is not as benign as it seems? https://open.substack.com/pub/midlifeinparis/p/the-dark-lesson-of-the-giving-tree?r=72zl&utm_medium=ios25 Oct 2025 17:39 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3zwniea3k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3m3zrk3jluk2aWhen a kick-ass reporter uncovers a story as crazy as any thriller. https://villagemagazine.ie/dubai-heir-congo-air/25 Oct 2025 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3zrk3jluk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3m35up4flzs2gWhile much about the appeal trial for the only of Gisèle Pelicot's rapists to have contested his conviction was depressingly familiar, there were hopeful glimmers indicating that change is underway. https://www.thepersistent.com/gisele-pelicot-appeal-exasperated-angry-indignant/14 Oct 2025 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m35up4flzs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3m33fwtjb2c2jThis is not an exaggeration of what is happening in the U.S. This is history repeating itself. Only we can stop it, and only en masse. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Oct 2025 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m33fwtjb2c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3m2cttj5ujc2qhttps://open.substack.com/pub/midlifeinparis/p/in-chatgpt-we-trust?r=72zl&utm_medium=ios03 Oct 2025 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2cttj5ujc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3lzgrcnizwk2rAlaa was a symbol for all who wanted to believe in a better Egypt. He & his family paid dearly for his refusal to give up that hope.He is finally free. I pray he & his family are able to heal. Egypt Pardons Most Prominent Political Prisoner https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/world/middleeast/egypt-pardon-alaa-abd-el-fattah-political-prisoner.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare22 Sep 2025 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzgrcnizwk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3lwqfwvfqqk2qOn growing up, leaving, and redefining what it means to belong. https://midlifeinparis.substack.com/p/between-home-and-belonging19 Aug 2025 07:40 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwqfwvfqqk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3lvr3vg4uc224This is why I will always pay more to avoid riding with Uber when I can. Not because I fear being assaulted myself, but because the company doesn't prioritize the safety of women. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/business/uber-sexual-assault.html06 Aug 2025 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvr3vg4uc224https://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3lv6xn6f4wc2bTales of sexual abuse are always upsetting, but they’re particularly hard to stomach when the victims are young. Abuse of young children was one of the many unexplored elements of the Pelicot trial. Every time I read one of these stories, my heart breaks all over again. https://nypost.com/2025/07/30/us-news/ex-girlfriend-of-delta-pilot-arrested-on-plane-also-charged-with-child-sex-abuse/30 Jul 2025 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv6xn6f4wc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3lunsvnlffc2dAs we grow more polarized and disconnected, we are losing our capacity to feel for one another. When that happens, we all suffer. https://midlifeinparis.substack.com/p/the-distance-between-us23 Jul 2025 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lunsvnlffc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3lul26uiqtk2qattended the homage to Gisèle at the Avignon Festival and wrote about it for @thepersistent.bsky.social https://www.thepersistent.com/pelicot-trial-performance-avignon-festival-rau-decle/22 Jul 2025 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lul26uiqtk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social/post/3lu6wluzbas2vBuckle up kids. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Jul 2025 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:2jognabojschsshlaudipwwr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6wluzbas2v