Obama Recruiting Rape Survivors for Campaign AdsBy: Lindsay Beyerstein Wednesday October 1, 2008 5:03 am |
The Obama camp is reportedly looking for a rape survivor who was billed for her rape kit to appear in an ad. As Mayor of Wasilla, Sarah Palin signed off on a budget that cut off city funds for rape exams, forcing many women to pay out of pocket. Megan at Jezebel thinks it's disturbing that the campaign would ask a survivor to come to them. It strikes her as importantly different to have a victim volunteer, as opposed to having the campaign put out a call.
Letterman: Palin’s a Few Letters ShortBy: Lisa Derrick Wednesday October 1, 2008 12:18 am |

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