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We knew Trump was a misogynist. But this week was extreme The week in patriarchy: we knew Trump was a misogynist. But this week was extreme
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The best thing I can say about this week is: at least it’s Friday
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There’s never a dull week under the Trump presidency. In addition to pushing a healthcare plan that would leave 22 million without coverage, the president has spent his mornings this last week attacking a cable news host in a bratty, sexist tirade.There’s never a dull week under the Trump presidency. In addition to pushing a healthcare plan that would leave 22 million without coverage, the president has spent his mornings this last week attacking a cable news host in a bratty, sexist tirade.
We already knew Donald Trump was a raving misogynist, but having a leader in uncertain times who whines about petty grievances instead of running the country does not exactly inspire confidence. The best thing I can say about this week is: at least it’s Friday.We already knew Donald Trump was a raving misogynist, but having a leader in uncertain times who whines about petty grievances instead of running the country does not exactly inspire confidence. The best thing I can say about this week is: at least it’s Friday.
Glass Half FullGlass Half Full
This incredible organization in Chicago is training young leaders to make a difference in their communities and beyond – they could use some donations, so pony up!This incredible organization in Chicago is training young leaders to make a difference in their communities and beyond – they could use some donations, so pony up!
What I’m RTingWhat I’m RTing
can't even begin to wrap my mind around fact that we have to share our sad health stories on here for people to care and do the decent thingcan't even begin to wrap my mind around fact that we have to share our sad health stories on here for people to care and do the decent thing
This NRA ad is an open call to violence to protect white supremacy. If I made a video like this, I'd be in jail. pic.twitter.com/LD65yMUMVnThis NRA ad is an open call to violence to protect white supremacy. If I made a video like this, I'd be in jail. pic.twitter.com/LD65yMUMVn
my dude you wanted to make women who had kids out of wedlock publish their sexual partners in a newspaperhttps://t.co/GxJPGiRkhdmy dude you wanted to make women who had kids out of wedlock publish their sexual partners in a newspaperhttps://t.co/GxJPGiRkhd
As a reminder: what Trump felt he simply had to "hit back" at, was Mika Brzezinski joking about the fake TIME Magazine cover he made.As a reminder: what Trump felt he simply had to "hit back" at, was Mika Brzezinski joking about the fake TIME Magazine cover he made.
Who I’m readingWho I’m reading
Michelle Goldberg at Slate on Trump’s misogyny; David Fahrenthold on the fake Time covers hanging in Trump properties across the country and this moving piece by clinic director Calla Hales who was raped by an anti- abortion activist.Michelle Goldberg at Slate on Trump’s misogyny; David Fahrenthold on the fake Time covers hanging in Trump properties across the country and this moving piece by clinic director Calla Hales who was raped by an anti- abortion activist.
What I’m writingWhat I’m writing
Why the female reporter’s response to Trump’s harassing comments felt all-too familiar.Why the female reporter’s response to Trump’s harassing comments felt all-too familiar.
What I’m watchingWhat I’m watching
Sarah Huckabee Sanders trying to make fools of us all. No link necessary.Sarah Huckabee Sanders trying to make fools of us all. No link necessary.
How outraged I amHow outraged I am
Legislators in Missouri are considering legislation that would make it legal for employers and landlords to discriminate against women who use birth control, so I’m at a full 10. Someone send help, or Xanax.Legislators in Missouri are considering legislation that would make it legal for employers and landlords to discriminate against women who use birth control, so I’m at a full 10. Someone send help, or Xanax.
How I’m making it through this weekHow I’m making it through this week
Watching a lizard pop bubbles. (Whatever it takes, you guys.)Watching a lizard pop bubbles. (Whatever it takes, you guys.)
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