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Online Abuse

UK Politics

Attacks on Jess Phillips show how online abuse of women is intended to keep them out of the public square

— British MP Jess Phillips’ online abuse from Elon Musk highlights the pervasive silencing of women in public life. Such targeted attacks threaten safety, deter participation, and undermine democracy globally.

By Susan Watson

Online Abuse

Musk’s plan to axe X’s block button is a real win for stalkers and abusers

— Elon Musk’s latest plan to axe the block button will endanger stalking and domestic abuse victims – and make online life harder for all women.

By openDemocracy

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