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Survivors, Democrats and some Trump allies call for release of all Epstein documents
NBC News· 2025-09-04 00:30
A rally tonight and a rallying cry. We will never be silenced again. On Capitol Hill, pressure building on GOP leadership to back the release of more Epstein documents in a rare alliance between MAGA allies and Trump foes.What if this was your sister. What if this was your daughter. Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Roana leading the effort to get enough signatures to force a vote to compel the DOJ to release all files.Three Republican women splitting with the rest of their party so far to back it. One ...
What Schools Don’t Teach Girls — and Why It Matters | Emily Zhou | TEDxBISZ Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 14:59
Problem & Impact - Traditional values in China make sex education uncomfortable and avoided, leading to a lack of understanding and potential harm [2] - A study indicates that 30% of women in China experience some form of sexual assault [10] - In 2021, Chinese authorities approved the arrest of over 50,000 individuals for assault cases against minors, and 1 in 10 women were assaulted [11] - Lack of education and support contributes to a toxic environment where sexual violence is trivialized [12][13] Systemic Issues - Confucian values emphasizing hierarchy and obedience, along with rigid family structures, suppress women's voices [16] - While 96% of girls in rural China have access to education from ages 6 to 11, only 79% have access to higher education [17] - 70% of women in rural areas reported experiencing some kind of sexual abuse before the age of 16 [17] - Sex education curriculum review processes are slow and often inconsistent, focusing on biological concepts and neglecting consent, boundaries, and emotional well-being [19][20] Proposed Solutions & Initiatives - The industry is creating a free, online resource for sex education in Chinese, focusing on consent, hygiene, self-protection, law, and rights [21] - The goal is to transform silenced information into accessible knowledge and reach out to schools as supplementary materials [22] - Studies show that comprehensive sex education can significantly reduce violence, with examples like Sweden having 150 times fewer assault cases than China [22][23] - Relationship and sex education directly targets the roots of rape culture, decreasing psychological abuse by 25%, sexual violence by 60%, and physical violence by 60% [23]