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“Because one more victim is too much,” said one advocate accompanying a congresswoman to the event.
At least eight members of Congress plan to bring sexual assault survivors or activists to the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Many of these lawmakers said the Me Too movement, which has shed light on sexual harassment and other gender-based misconduct across various industries, had inspired them to invite their guests.
“I have never seen such an extraordinary opportunity to change the culture of society in my lifetime,” Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) told HuffPost. “I will use every opportunity to underscore how important it is for us to stay on this issue and clean up the mess that has been impacting women in the workforce for decades.”
Others said they hoped to remind viewers that at least 21 women have accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment or assault.
More: Lawmakers To Bring Sexual Assault Survivors And Activists To State Of The Union
Sounds great. Giving Trump a dose of his own medicine.
At least eight members of Congress plan to bring sexual assault survivors or activists to the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Many of these lawmakers said the Me Too movement, which has shed light on sexual harassment and other gender-based misconduct across various industries, had inspired them to invite their guests.
“I have never seen such an extraordinary opportunity to change the culture of society in my lifetime,” Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) told HuffPost. “I will use every opportunity to underscore how important it is for us to stay on this issue and clean up the mess that has been impacting women in the workforce for decades.”
Others said they hoped to remind viewers that at least 21 women have accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment or assault.
More: Lawmakers To Bring Sexual Assault Survivors And Activists To State Of The Union
Sounds great. Giving Trump a dose of his own medicine.