Trump’s tweets have the power to incite real violence—and he’s been, by and large, patently irresponsible with his influence on the platform. But another pattern has emerged in the midst of his callous commentary: Women, on the Hill and at the ballot box, are speaking up and demanding better.
Author: Ashley LeCroy
Ashley LeCroy is an editorial intern for Ms. and a passionate self-identified feminist who aims both to advocate and make space for the world's most marginalized communities. Ashley is currently pursuing a dual degree in Political Science and English with a minor in Anthropology at UCLA—where she writes for FEM, the student-run feminist news magazine, and works on the Art Series staff for the Cultural Affairs Commission.
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