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The week in patriarchy: the New York attack revealed the best and worst in us The week in patriarchy: the New York attack revealed the best and worst in us
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As New Yorkers came together to support one another and rise tall, the racist backlash against Muslims followed closely behind
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This week’s terror attack in New York brought out the best and worst in Americans: As New Yorkers came together to support one another and rise tall, the racist backlash against Muslims followed closely behind.This week’s terror attack in New York brought out the best and worst in Americans: As New Yorkers came together to support one another and rise tall, the racist backlash against Muslims followed closely behind.
And the same people who insisted that we not “politicize” the nearly 500 people shot and 58 killed in Las Vegas suddenly became very interested in policies that would discriminate against Muslims and immigrants. So much for not politicizing.And the same people who insisted that we not “politicize” the nearly 500 people shot and 58 killed in Las Vegas suddenly became very interested in policies that would discriminate against Muslims and immigrants. So much for not politicizing.
When I first heard about the attack, I realized immediately that it happened on the corner of my former high school; I couldn’t help but think about the young people there, and hope they were all safe. But part of keeping young people healthy and happy is not caving into hatred and bigotry. If we’re building a world for our kids, let’s make sure it’s one worth leaving to them.When I first heard about the attack, I realized immediately that it happened on the corner of my former high school; I couldn’t help but think about the young people there, and hope they were all safe. But part of keeping young people healthy and happy is not caving into hatred and bigotry. If we’re building a world for our kids, let’s make sure it’s one worth leaving to them.
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Or you could not hire grown men that would be distracted by children’s legs https://t.co/GnrKE8bOIdOr you could not hire grown men that would be distracted by children’s legs https://t.co/GnrKE8bOId
Trump administration appointments giving a generation of men a lift over their female peers across the govt https://t.co/21oMlxnKyETrump administration appointments giving a generation of men a lift over their female peers across the govt https://t.co/21oMlxnKyE
“I am sorry for all the times I stabbed men, just a little, in my previous workplace. After years of counseling, I stopped stabbing men.”“I am sorry for all the times I stabbed men, just a little, in my previous workplace. After years of counseling, I stopped stabbing men.”
shoutout to all those times hannity called michael brown a “thug” https://t.co/X4QfA8UpJdshoutout to all those times hannity called michael brown a “thug” https://t.co/X4QfA8UpJd
Who I’m readingWho I’m reading
10-year-old Alice Paul Tapper on getting girls to raise their hands more in class; Marin Cogan with a truly important piece on the power differential in harassment cases; and Soraya Nadia McDonald on how to prevent another Harvey Weinstein.10-year-old Alice Paul Tapper on getting girls to raise their hands more in class; Marin Cogan with a truly important piece on the power differential in harassment cases; and Soraya Nadia McDonald on how to prevent another Harvey Weinstein.
What I’m writingWhat I’m writing
Why conservative women throw their gender under the bus, and why harassers rise to the top.Why conservative women throw their gender under the bus, and why harassers rise to the top.
How outraged I amHow outraged I am
Multiple women have accused Brett Ratner of sexual harassment and assault, and the director’s response has been textbook victim-blaming and dismissiveness. On a scale of one to 10, I’m at an eight, because at this point I don’t even expect any better.Multiple women have accused Brett Ratner of sexual harassment and assault, and the director’s response has been textbook victim-blaming and dismissiveness. On a scale of one to 10, I’m at an eight, because at this point I don’t even expect any better.
How I’m making it through this weekHow I’m making it through this week
I binge watched Stranger Things which was extraordinarily helpful to forget that the world was burning, at least for a bit. I also went to talk to Brian Stelter at CNN about sexual harassment in the media, and while it wasn’t a distraction, it did feel good to vent a bit.I binge watched Stranger Things which was extraordinarily helpful to forget that the world was burning, at least for a bit. I also went to talk to Brian Stelter at CNN about sexual harassment in the media, and while it wasn’t a distraction, it did feel good to vent a bit.
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