Strong disagree. If feminism cannot assert even this as a core principle, then what does it stand for?https://twitter.com/politico/status/717382882088632320 …
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Replying to @carolynmichelle
@carolynmichelle I'm still trying to quite see the argument on it, as mainly it's being defended as not wanting to gatekeep feminism.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @tellahtruth
@carolynmichelle So, while I disagree, it seems many people who defend Clinton think it's just acknowledging that feminists are varied.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @tellahtruth
@tellahtruth Sure, but there have to be limits, there have to be core principles and boundaries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq_IIwueqPU …1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @carolynmichelle
@carolynmichelle I agree. And I think women's autonomy from male control is kind of a central pillar.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @tellahtruth
@carolynmichelle So being anti-choice is inherently anti-feminist. One can be personally opposed without restricting others' rights.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @tellahtruth
@tellahtruth Right, there's a big difference between "I personally would never choose to have an abortion" and "Women shouldn't be able to."1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @carolynmichelle
@carolynmichelle Quite. This feels like just pandering to pro-lifers, & judging by how many pro-lifers are praising this, it worked.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @tellahtruth
@tellahtruth Yes, I think that's exactly what it is.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @carolynmichelle
@carolynmichelle I hate how this just gives more ammunition to pro-lifers against actual feminists.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@tellahtruth Yes, statements like this are damaging IMO and just reinforce the modern perception of feminism as whatever you want it to be.
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Replying to @carolynmichelle
@carolynmichelle It's another part of the struggle between those more tied to feminism and people advocating for intersectional feminism.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @tellahtruth
@tellahtruth I think intersectionality is essential to feminism & should result in a strengthening rather than a wavering of core principles2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes - Show replies
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