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Bryce Covert
@brycecovert.bsky.social
Journalist writing about the economy. Contributing writer at The Nation, member of the Freelance Solidarity Project. she/her
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If you paid attention to the people who were inspired by #MeToo to name those who had sexually abused them, you should now pay attention to the ugly backlash that's been brewing: the accused are suing their victims to silence them https://theintercept.com/2023/07/22/metoo-defamation-lawsuits-slapp/
Years After #MeToo, Defamation Cases Increasingly Target Victims Who Can’t Afford to Speak Out
Sexual abuse victims without the resources to fight off defamation lawsuits may feel forced to recant their accusations or never speak up.
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Thank you for writing this piece. I learned a lot about this issue.
Over and over again, they prove that only the rich can afford justice through legal means.
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Bryce Covert
@brycecovert.bsky.social
Journalist writing about the economy. Contributing writer at The Nation, member of the Freelance Solidarity Project. she/her
2.2k followers151 following544 posts