Why Run for Office if a Vindictive Ex May One Day Release Revenge Porn?
We’ll all lose out if women opt out of politics because they’re afraid of nude photos getting out
It’s easy to imagine Adrienne in the halls of Congress. First, there’s the resume: A graduate degree from an Ivy League school; a career in global health; a lifelong dedication to progressive causes and women’s rights. Then there’s the skill set: Her jobs have entailed every aspect of management; she’s traveled the globe seeing health interventions in action; she’s a seasoned public speaker; she has seen how the policy sausage gets made and how policy works (or doesn’t) in the real world. And finally, there’s that intangible thing: Adrienne has charisma. She is tall, wide-eyed, and graceful, with high cheekbones. When she walks into a room, people notice. When she talks, she’s eloquent, compelling, and deeply intelligent. People around her go quiet, and they listen.
“As I’ve matured into my career and found my voice, I’ve felt like maybe there could be a place for me in politics,” Adrienne says. (Adrienne is a pseudonym, as are the names of the other women in this article women who are referred to by their first name only.) “In my mind, you have to be someone who is exceptional at listening and connecting with others, and you have to be…
