[SPA Thinks] Students respond to Kavanaugh accusations and hearing

Kat St. Martin-Norburg, The Rubicon Editor|October 5, 2018

The past few months have seen a resurgence of the #MeToo movement, this time pertaining to President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was the first woman to go public with her allegations of sexual assault that took place at a party during their high school years. Following her statements, multiple women have also come forward with allegations against Kavanaugh. As a result, a hearing was called on Sep. 27 where Dr. Ford testified against Kavanaugh. Four SPA students respond with their opinions on Kavanaugh and the allegations.

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"For starters, we already have someone on the supreme court whose accused of sexual violence and we don’t need another person. If he is confirmed it sends the message to survivors but also just women that they’re not believed and that a man’s career is more important than their experiences. I think it’s a really crucial time and it’s really going to send a message, whatever is decided, how survivors and women are treated. I’d like to say that I think it’s not going to pass, but I don’t necessarily see repercussions for men who abuse their power. So I’m not counting on it," junior Anna Snider said.

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