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This Bad-Ass Video About Bad-Ass Women Suggests A New Way To Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be either A) mushy and consumerist or B) desperate and lonely. There is an option C — to make it a day of empowerment and building support for a greater cause. It is a shocking disgrace that one-third of all women and girls will be raped or beaten in their lifetimes. This beautiful and inspiring short film is a call for all of us to stand with those 1 billion women on Feb. 14 and beyond. Trigger warning: This video opens with graphic depictions of domestic violence that can be tough on both the eyes and heart.
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Use Valentine’s Day and every other chance you have to support efforts like this. Share this video. Share your stories. Organize teach-ins and public demonstrations. Strike, dance, and rise to end violence against women.