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You can’t even trust the supposedly good guys. This week, we were treated to the news that “feminist advocate” Eric Schneiderman – who just resigned his role as New York’s attorney general – is being accused of physically abusing multiple women.
Schneiderman was well-known in the women’s rights sphere – he was a staunch supporter of reproductive rights, and drafted anti-domestic violence legislation. It’s terrible when anyone is outed as an abuser, but it feels particularly slimy when said person has been using feminist politics as a shield for bad behavior in their personal life.
As always, in awe of the women who came forward – here’s hoping that the current spate of “comebacks” won’t ever apply to Schneiderman.
Glass half full
In stark contrast to the news that many male abusers are seeking a comeback is this excellent news: Christiane Amanpour will be Charlie Rose’s replacement. We needed this.
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Stacey E. Singleton (@staceyNYCDC)
All in the last two weeks
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