Read on Twitter
I really want to hear from Elizabeth May and whether she continues to stand by her statement that dismisses young candidates across the aisle on the basis of gender. The tweet remains up. I asked her party's press secretary for comment. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/elizabeth-may-s-comment-on-ndp-s-women-candidates-sexist-says-advocate-1.5159604
What I understand May to be saying is that she thinks all young female NDP candidates and incumbents are politically whipped, and basically act as rubber stamps. I spoke with Ellen Woodsworth of @womentcities about what the impact of such a comment. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/elizabeth-may-s-comment-on-ndp-s-women-candidates-sexist-says-advocate-1.5159604
I interviewed a former politician and current advocate, who told me she has "scars" on her back from sexist attacks by women. "If you disagree politically, fine, state your disagreements, but don't undermine them.” #bcpoli #canpoli https://bc.ctvnews.ca/elizabeth-may-s-comment-on-ndp-s-women-candidates-sexist-says-advocate-1.5159604
It's been eye-opening for us to watch women get accused of perpetuating sexism in this election. I only report on #bcpoli on weekends, and this is the second story I've written about a woman publicly dismissing or insulting another woman. #BCelxn2020 https://bc.ctvnews.ca/elizabeth-may-s-comment-on-ndp-s-women-candidates-sexist-says-advocate-1.5159604
