aoc's floor speech moved me. men are often socialized to feel entitled to your attention, concern, or submission. the moment you refuse to give it, you could risk violence. we know this, too well, from strangers and lovers, parents and children, neighbors and pastors

racial capitalism heightens it. because now your job or immigration status or children or benefits are on the line for speaking back against misogyny. capitalism empowers the cowards and empire exacerbates the exploitation

but we must continue to fight back, with our words, and our fists if it comes to that. we must do out best to prevent it and expand the world where men don't feel entitled and women can work without violence. its already in the making