#YesAllWomen

The hashtag #YesAllWomen was hiding from me. I didn't know it existed, but now that I know it does I can't stop reading tweets with the hashtag. It provides an opportunity for awareness and hopefully a catalyst for change. I'm sure some are not worth reading into, but most of them are interesting and bold. And I love that. They're true and they're honest. Here's a glimpse:

Sami Jones ‏@samijjones  32m

“If more men said “don’t be that guy” to each other instead of “not all men” to women… what a wonderful world this could be.” #YesAllWomen

Sophia Bush ‏@SophiaBush 

I shouldn't have to hold my car keys in hand like a weapon & check over my shoulder every few seconds when I walk at night #YesAllWomen

Zamurai Jack ‏@ZAmmi

#YesAllWomen because "I have a boyfriend" is more likely to get a guy to back off than "no," because they respect other men more than women.

Adelaide Kane ‏@AdelaideKane

Not ALL men harras women. But ALL women have, at some point, been harassed by men. Food for thought. #YesAllWomen

nita belegu ‏@nitabelegu

#YesAllWomen because apparently the clothes I wear is a more valid form of consent than the words I say

Addie Wagenknecht ‏@wheresaddie

Because men don't text each other that they got home safe. #YesAllWomen

Scott Summers @ItsScottSummers

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One of the most important things I've ever read. #YesAllWomen

8:04 AM - 26 May 2014

Christine Nangle ‏@nanglish  32m

“Because a lot of you are reading these and thinking "ugh yeah, we get it. Calm down.” #YesAllWomen