The most powerful tweets and images from today’s national walkout to protest Brett Kavanaugh
Even amid allegations that Brett Kavanaugh attempted to sexually assault professor Christine Blasey Ford while both were in high school, the Supreme Court nominee’s supporters have been quick to defend him—and condemn Ford. But more women are beginning to come forward with allegations against Kavanaugh, and today, September 24th, a Time’s Up walkout was held to protest Kavanaugh and show support for his accusers.
On September 23rd, The New Yorker reported that Yale alumna Deborah Ramirez claimed that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in college. Ramirez told the magazine that both she and Kavanaugh were freshmen at the time, meaning that the Supreme Court nominee potentially lied under oath when he said he had not committed sexual assault or harassment as a legal adult.
Organizers with the Time’s Up movement sprang into action. The movement’s official Twitter account called for its followers to wear black today, September 24th, and walk out of their homes, workplaces, or classrooms at 1 p.m. ET. The organization asked those participating to use the tag #BelieveSurvivors to show solidarity with Ford and Ramirez.
Survivors must be heard. Wear black and join the national walkout on Monday, Sept. 24 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT in solidarity with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. https://t.co/XcLucrziMJ #BelieveSurvivors #TIMESUP pic.twitter.com/s3RQY40Mf5
— TIME'S UP (@TIMESUPNOW) September 23, 2018
Time’s Up had previously expressed its support for Ford in a September 17th statement, demanding that the Senate delay Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court “until a thorough and complete examination has been completed.”
"If this moment in time feels strangely familiar, it’s because it is," the statement concluded. "Listen to Christine Blasey Ford. A woman's experience should never be valued less than a man’s career."
If this moment in time feels strangely familiar, it’s because it is. Listen to Christine Blasey Ford. A woman's experience should never be valued less than a man’s career.
Full statement below: pic.twitter.com/eRoiHz5PNF
— TIME'S UP (@TIMESUPNOW) September 17, 2018
Thousands of people across the country participated in the Time’s Up walkout, sharing pictures on social media. Those voicing their support included authors, politicians, and actors.
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/1044276271465684992
Wore black today in support of all survivors of sexual assault or abuse. We won't let them be silenced or ignored. #BelieveSurvivors pic.twitter.com/immVdGsepx
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 24, 2018
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/1044281130072006657
We #BelieveSurvivors. pic.twitter.com/t3LD26J2dE
— Jim Jefferies Show (@jefferiesshow) September 24, 2018
Our staff is walking out in solidarity with #MeToomvmt. #BelieveSurvivors pic.twitter.com/8O8FQlZfil
— Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (@FullFrontalSamB) September 24, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoHdosElyAS
Protesters flocked to New York City’s Washington Square Park.
The scene at Union Square for #BelieveSurviviors walkout — Women exchanging knowing glances and seething with righteous rage pic.twitter.com/G1a0gvSWkL
— Emma Gray (@emmaladyrose) September 24, 2018
One woman brought a Trump doll to Washington Square so other women could tangibly get out their anger #BelieveSurvivors pic.twitter.com/sl9mpl6qSX
— Emma Gray (@emmaladyrose) September 24, 2018
Some gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court.
Hundreds of survivors and allies have gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court to support each other, and to demand a government that #BelieveSurvivors.
To make that happen, we have to start with #CancelKavanaugh pic.twitter.com/EZQZkB7357
— Women's March (@womensmarch) September 24, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh must withdraw. #BelieveSurvivors pic.twitter.com/fKQR2DDZ7s
— NARAL (@NARAL) September 24, 2018
They crowded the hallways of the Senate.
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/1044245200015691776
Students from Yale Law, where Kavanaugh graduated, were out in full force.
Yale Law Students are out in force on Capitol Hill to #BelieveSurvivors and #StopKavanaugh pic.twitter.com/wEFBSbupSG
— Leslie Proll (@LeslieProll) September 24, 2018
Yale Law School students fill a hallway sitting in silent protest over allegations that Brett Kavanaugh assaulted at least 2 women. pic.twitter.com/uxUwKoZkCT
— Kent Pierce (@kentpierce8) September 24, 2018
CNN reported that an unknown number of protesters were arrested as they filled the hallway outside the office of Senator Susan Collins. The Republican senator from Maine is expected to be one of the swing votes in Kavanaugh’s confirmation.
By choosing to come forward, Ford and Ramirez have jeopardized their own safety and reputations for the sake of justice, and we commend them for their strength and bravery. As always, we stand with those who have lived through sexual assault or harassment, and we believe survivors.
