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Jeanne Shaheen: “Rape and sexual assault are not about sexual activity. They are about power, control, and intimidation.”

On the recordMarch 12, 2013
Rape and sexual assault are not about sexual activity. They are about power, control, and intimidation.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen highlights the true nature of sexual crimes as power dynamics.

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