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How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy

  • Written by Mona Lena Krook, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Women & Politics Ph.D. Program, Rutgers University
How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracyIn a widely publicized speech on the House floor, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez carefully analyzed the harmful effects of sexism in Congress.Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images

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