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Still reeling from last night's debates and thinking about the various ways sexual violence could have been introduced into the conversation as opposed to rehashing the same ol' issues and a random round of 'what about your friends?'
#MeTooVoter
The Be Heard Act. There is legislation introduced right that would completely overhaul workplace harassment laws. Do the candidates support it? #MeTooVoter
aclu.org/blog/womens-ri…
States are grappling with statute of limitation laws right now and there is no federal guidance around it. #MeTooVoter

nytimes.com/2018/06/19/mag…
Although Biden helped usher in the Violence Against Women Act that helps support survivors - many feel it needs to be overhauled and expanded. It would be great to know where the candidates stand. #MeTooVoter
americanprogress.org/issues/crimina…
Betsy Devos, Trumps appointee for Sect'y of Ed has been trying to gut Title IX protections for survivors. What do the candidates propose to do about it? #MeTooVoter
americanprogress.org/issues/educati…
Sexual violence is rampant in the military, including the more than 100K men that have reported being assaulted in the last two decades and the 10% leap in reports in the last two years. #MeTooVoter
nytimes.com/interactive/20…
Comprehensive Sex Education that includes elements that deal with bodily autonomy, respect and boundaries should be federally mandated and implemented. #MeTooVoter
ncsl.org/research/healt…
I know there are more issue areas that fall under Sexual Violence that I have NOT captured here. Please feel free to list them here!
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Annual Holiday reminder for Survivors of sexual violence to be gentle with yourself. It’s a hard time of year for so many who are returning to the places where they were harmed, being around the harm doers, or who are reminded why they no longer are close with family.
Take it easy, have a plan in place for how you will cope with triggers (or avoid if possible). Things like having a friend to call on standby or giving your partner a code to let them know you are not okay could be helpful.
Also...give yourself the permission you need. It could be permission to leave a triggering situation or start new traditions but allow yourself the space you need to feel safe and loved. You’re not alone. 💕
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While we are very excited that #MeToo was FINALLY introduced into the presidential debates tonight - thanks to the efforts of our #metooVoter campaign, it is disappointing that @maddow didn’t open up the floor and pass the question to other candidates to respond.
Getting the question into tonight’s debate was our FIRST goal and we did that with the support of #metoovoter survivors and our allies. Thank you!!

But be clear - we are not done.
The presidential candidates, in particular, owe survivors a clear response on where they stand on dealing with sexual violence in this country and we will demand that they do so. #MeTooVoter #Metoomovement #metoo
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So my friend @RonanFarrow released his book yesterday! Ronan is the kind of journalist that activist like myself rely on. He is consistent, determined, honest and intellectually curious. Catch and Kill will underscore all of that for readers in page after riveting page!
It’s so masterfully written and goes into the nuances that so many of us wondered about in the uncovering of these monumental stories. His care and compassion for the survivors stories that he was trusted with shows in how diligently he investigated each claim.
After all of the work he has done to carry these stories forward I am also excited for the world to hear *his* story. This guy is pretty amazing. Low key - a genius - but he will pish posh that. :-)
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