In the last post - a couple of days ago - I highlighted a story about British banknotes and how, after a campaign, women portraits where to be used again on British banknotes. It was a positive story and one where the "powers that be" listened to the public. however, since then an altogether more negative story has emerged.
The woman who started the campaign, Caroline Criado-Perez, a feminist , deserves praise for spotting, highlighting and doing something about this. However, among the praise, was a torrent of abuse and threats. luckily she is made of stronger stuff than the anonymous, sexist cowards that sent her the tweets.
you can see a account here from Owen Jones
Earlier on tonight a 21 year old man was arrested in Manchester - hopefully the first of many !!!
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