Your periodic reminder that sexual predators often purposely create an overtly feminist public persona. They loudly call themselves allies. They insinuate themselves into the feminist scene. They befriend prominent feminists. They make movies about rape culture. Predators pretending to be feminists is a genius move for two reasons: access to lots of vulnerable women who think you’re safe, and a chorus of women who will vouch for you if you’re accused.

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