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Congressional candidate raped while repairing campaign signs
Original: A horrifying development and a difficult read. https://www. phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congr essional-candidate-is-raped-w
A congressional candidate was raped while repairing her campaign signs, according to reporting by the Phoenix New Times. The story describes the assault as a horrifying development in the lead-up to the election, with readers reacting with shock and sympathy. The candidate's experience has drawn attention to safety risks faced by women campaigning in public.
Why now: The story is circulating amid heightened attention to US congressional campaigns and violence against women in politics.
Phoenix New Timesthe congressional candidateUS Congress
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- A horrifying development and a difficult read. https://www. phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congr essional-candidate-is-raped-while-repairing-her-campaign-signs-40705248/ # UsPol 1/n · AkaSci@fosstodon.org · 6
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