DEEP DIVE: How Politics Is, and Is Not, Addressing Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

By: Mikki Morrissette

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 1,985

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago


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In a conversation with U.S Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan last week with members of our young Future Forward editorial board, we talked about how powerful it is for four Minnesota women to be running for the two highest offices in the state — including Governor. We also talked about the obvious misogyny we see in the highest places in U.S. government.

“I think what we’ve experienced in the last week, as this report has come out …

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