“The shaming of victims as stupid, as clearly to blame for their assaults is systemic and devastating. All this needs to be shifted radically. Starting with each one of us. I see you, victims of assault. It was never your fault.”— Maria Dahvana Headley, twitter.com
“Obviously finding out something terrible about someone you love is difficult, but the best way to show your support for women – and this moment – is not to reflect on your own feelings or surprise, but on the victims.”— Jessica Valenti, theguardian.com