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The definition of sexual assault was also changed, both new definitions greatly limiting what qualifies. It just got harder to be a #Survivor of abuse.
Undermining 50 years of feminism gains, one day at a time. #VAW #SGBV By @viv_kane: Donald Trump’s Administration Changed the Definition of Domestic Violence When No One Was Looking @TheMarySue
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Undermining 50 years of feminism gains, one day at a time. #VAW #SGBV By @viv_kane: Donald Trump’s Administration Changed the Definition of Domestic Violence When No One Was Looking @TheMarySue
themarysue.com
Donald Trump's administration very quietly and unceremoniously changed the definition of domestic violence, and it's not clear why.
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Welcome back to the '70s. #sawitcoming From @TheMarySue by @viv_kane: Donald Trump’s Administration Changed the Definition of Domestic Violence When No One Was Looking
themarysue.com
Donald Trump's administration very quietly and unceremoniously changed the definition of domestic violence, and it's not clear why.
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Makes me wish I was part of Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District electorate. #AmyMcGrath @AmyMcGrathKY
Here's The Story Behind The Fighter Pilot Who Made That Viral Campaign Ad
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He didn't have skills he needed to get ahead. He tried to dismiss the necessary skills as unnecessary, and then wrap them in bigotry. Fail.
An excellent response from @yonatanzunger, a Distinguished Engineer (was his title) who just recently left Google.
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2 brave women senators weathered #sexism to support women's healthcare. @SenatorCollins @lisamurkowski @c_cauterucci
slate.com
Collins gave an eloquent defense of Planned Parenthood in her statement on the failed Obamacare repeal.
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#NorthCarolina is the only state that won't pursue rape charges if consent is withdrawn. Psst! It's 2017! @mjs_DC
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North Carolina is the only state in the country in which a man may not be charged with rape if he continues intercourse after his partner withdraws...
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3/4 of femicide victims and 85% of attempted-femicide victims were stalked by their attackers first. @c_cauterucci
slate.com
The justice system often doesn’t take stalking seriously until it's too late.
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Not all of our children are treated as children... #AdultificationOfChildren @publicroad
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Looks like a few not-women took great pride in harming millions of women. @c_cauterucci
slate.com
So much to celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Enter the circular argument. Psst! Judges! Your sexist-based elitism is showing. Talk about invoking sexism to perpetuate sexism.
Employers can pay women less based on previous salaries, court rules https://t.co/OPGzERSaod via @WomenintheWorld
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Dr. Nadine Caron is Canada’s first female indigenous general surgeon. #weareingeniou5
https://t.co/58VACDbKzJ
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Kristen Houser (@NSVRC ) says the judge’s comments could perpetuate myth people appearing as upstanding citizens can’t be sexual predators.
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#EverydaySexism in the courtroom, courtesy of the #Utah judge who thinks rape is "extraordinarily good" behavior.
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Yup, that's #EverydaySexism right there.
Spot the difference: How Cameron meeting Salmond was reported. -vs- How May meeting Sturgeon has been reported.
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That kind of language is unnecessary. (We're talking about the #DailyMail, obviously.)
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Misogynistic Culture + Popular Athlete = Celebration of Convicted Murderer @BoaECOficial #BoaEsporte .@HenryGrabar
slate.com
The disgraced star watched as her body was fed to his dogs.
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"Women are deleted from public spaces during these festivals because of the fear of harassment."
theguardian.com
Students attack ‘degrading’ decision to confine them to halls to avoid India’s colourful but sometimes rowdy festival
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