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politics2 years ago

South Carolina Rep's Divorce Papers Reveal Alleged Affair with Mistress

South Carolina Republican Congressman Jeff Duncan, who presents himself as a champion of "traditional family values," has been accused by his wife, Melody Duncan, of carrying out multiple affairs during their 34-year marriage. Melody claims in divorce papers that Duncan abandoned his family to live with his mistress, who is reportedly a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. She alleges that Duncan admitted the adulterous relationship to their three sons and staff members. Despite publicly portraying a healthy marriage, Duncan allegedly flaunted the affair in front of his wife. Melody also believes that Duncan's extramarital relationships are widely known in political circles. Duncan, who has served as a congressman since 2011, has not yet responded to the allegations.

society2 years ago

"Child-Free Woman's Saturday Interrupted by Culture Warriors"

Julia Mazur, a child-free woman, became the target of online hate and harassment after posting a TikTok video about her single, childless life. Conservative media provocateur Matt Walsh shared her video, leading to a barrage of hateful comments and threats. This incident highlights the ongoing culture war around societal expectations for women, with some conservative voices criticizing women who have not married and had children. Mazur's experience sheds light on the profitable and popular practice of directing hate towards women online, even those with small social media followings. Despite the backlash, Mazur hopes her content will resonate with others and encourage them to live life on their own terms.

society2 years ago

From Shakshuka to Death Threats: The Perils of Being a Child-Free Woman on a Saturday

Julia Mazur, a child-free woman, became the target of online hate and harassment after posting a TikTok video about her single, childless life. Conservative media provocateur Matt Walsh shared her video, leading to a barrage of hateful comments and threats. Mazur's experience highlights the profitable and popular trend of directing hate towards women, even those with small social media followings. This incident is part of a larger culture war that promotes traditional family values and criticizes women who deviate from societal expectations. Mazur's content, which is not political, inadvertently became entangled in this online battle. Despite the negativity, she received support and hopes her message will resonate with others who feel pressured by societal expectations.