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Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction

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September 28, 2023

Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction

Source: The National

In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason? Fear of relentless online harassment at the hands of deranged internet bullies. People who dedicate their entire lives to posting bile on the internet – and seemingly not much else.

Click here to read the full article published by The National on 28 September 2023.

Author
Kelly Given

In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason? Fear of relentless online harassment at the hands of deranged internet bullies. People who dedicate their entire lives to posting bile on the internet – and seemingly not much else.

Click here to read the full article published by The National on 28 September 2023.

Author
Kelly Given

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