you don't have to forge solidarity, or even read and talk about, the Very Smart Men who are saying gross things about AOC and assault today. As so many before have told us, it is as important to decide who you won't unify with as who you will
like what if instead of quote tweeting them you looked for and talked to three other women who want to make the world you do
i know part of this is just processing. i do it too. but i also get so tired of centering these absolute shit holes, even if it's just to call them shit holes.
i feel the same way, more broadly, on dunking on republican elected officials. at this point in time, we know their script. it's more helpful to talk to and seek out the people who will surprise you in helpful ways.