This case asks us Who exactly is our democracy being forged for
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It would be wrong for us to say this case is over, but I think there is a victory from the perspective that it is important for rape survivors to hear what the accused has to say.Carrie Shelver
Much of the time these ... sexual assaults will go unreported because of the stigma that still prevails. As a result, these women might also miss that window of opportunity to access medical care.
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We are sending out a strong message of support and solidarity to survivors of rape and violence.
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Rape always has to do with power. Where the alleged perpetrator is the former deputy president who has so much power it was clear to use that we need to have some kind of coordinated support for the claimant.
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We had to negotiate to be allowed to go closer (to the court entrance).
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It's being said that she's a slut ... that she's a thief of other women's husbands, that she did it for money.
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