“When you’re raped there is shame, and it’s not for us to have shame, it’s for them. It’s true that I hear lots of women, and men, who say you’re very brave. I say it’s not bravery, it’s will and determination to change society”
- Gisèle.
What an incredible woman.
All 51 men have been convicted of raping Gisele Pelicot
She heroically fought for this while her husband & each of these rapists felt sorry for themselves
We deal with the symptoms but ignore the sexism & misogyny that causes it
Today is Gisele’s day
Gisèle Pelicot has made a statement leaving the court:
Her voice did break at a couple of moments but she was clear and composed. Apologies for clumsy translation:
"It is with profound emotion that I speak to you today. It was a very difficult ordeal...
Long before colonial ships landed on our country’s shores, there were Native Americans - living full lives and caring for the earth's gifts so that future generations could thrive. We have always been here. We always will be. Happy Native American Heritage Day, everyone!
It should come as no great surprise that a Democratic Party which has abandoned working class people would find that the working class has abandoned them.
While the Democratic leadership defends the status quo, the American people are angry and want change.
And they’re right.
For the first time in modern American history, young men are now more religious than their female peers. Among Gen Z Christians, this dynamic is playing out in a stark way: The men are staying in church, while the women are leaving at a remarkable clip. https://t.co/EpPzEjt2oK
In a shift around 2016, women ages 18 to 29 became significantly more liberal than the previous generation of young women, a new analysis shows. Today, around 40% identify as liberal, compared with just 19% who say they’re conservative. https://t.co/wUWPQHTchi