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Arizona Congressional Candidate Speaks Out About Her Rape

Original: Weekend Reading on Women's Representation: Arizona Congress Candidate Speaks Out About Her Rape, 'It’s OK to Talk About It’: Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President?

An Arizona congressional candidate has spoken publicly about being raped, saying 'it's OK to talk about it.' The story is part of wider coverage of women's political representation that also raises speculation about whether Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. Commentators are framing the candidate's disclosure as part of a broader push to destigmatize conversations about sexual violence in American politics.

Why now: Her public disclosure of sexual assault and renewed speculation about Ocasio-Cortez's presidential ambitions are drawing attention to women in US politics.

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezArizonaMs. Magazine

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• Weekend Reading on Women's Representation: Arizona Congress Candidate Speaks Out About Her Rape, 'It’s OK to Talk About It’: Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President? · Ms. Magazine

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