The former Olympic figure skater took to social media on Friday (January 17) to share her thoughts.
“It wasn’t newsworthy because it wasn’t rape,” Ashleytweeted in response to the article link. “This is the problem. Right here. This coward who couldn’t even attach a name to the statement, this is the kind of ignorance that we are up against. Wake up. You’re on the wrong side of history bud.”
“It’s not newsworthy because I wasn’t raped,” she added on Instagram. “Really? This is where we are? USA Today published an article quoting an anonymous male skater who didn’t seem to understand why my story was relevant.”
“I detailed an extremely uncomfortable, traumatic and embarrassing experience in my life with the hope of helping out a future generation of athletes and I’m still having to justify that I was sexually assaulted!?” Ashley Wagner wrote. “SEXUAL ASSAULT IS SEXUAL ASSAULT. I cannot believe we are still having this same conversation. Be better. It’s LONG overdue. We should be so much further down this road of change and progress than we actually are. To any survivors out there, your words and experiences are valid, and I am so sorry we haven’t pushed this world to where it needs to get to yet. #metoo.”
It wasn’t newsworthy because it wasn’t rape. This is the problem. Right here. This coward who couldn’t even attach a name to the statement, this is the kind of ignorance that we are up against. Wake up. You’re on the wrong side of history bud. https://t.co/JyyACkcZGN
Daniella Monet is excited to teach her son Gio about veganism and animal welfare as he grows up.
The Victorious actress – who has been vegetarian since she was about 5 years old and is now vegan – got candid in a new interview with Mercy for Animals’ Compassionate Living. Here’s what she had to share:
On educating her son about veganism and animal welfare: “Nothing makes me more giddy than to imagine him growing up knowing this from birth. Something about having instilled this from infancy seems magical to me. And to be able to give that to him… I think it’s going to be be really special. Whatever he decides to do in his life is his calling, and the best that I can do is shed light on the things that I think matter and speak the truth and watch him sort of run with it.”
On if her eating habits changed while pregnant: “I feel like it’s been so seamless. The best part about being vegan is you really don’t have any limitations while pregnant. A lot of people struggle with having to give up lunch meat or certain cheeses or fish. I didn’t have to worry about any of it.”
On if being pregnant inspired her feelings of empathy toward mother animals: “Being pregnant has instilled a totally different level of strength in me. I’ve always been empathetic and just generally very compassionate toward animals, but when it comes to mothers – mother cows – I feel a connection and a strength in me to provide a voice for them that I didn’t even know I really had until being pregnant myself.”
The song is featured on their debut album Nothing Happens.
In the video, the band are trapped in a labyrinth and their world gets a little topsy-turvy.
Wallows has also added more dates to their 2020 North American headline tour, which kicks off on February 13. See the full list of dates and and get tickets here.
Along with their busy 2020 touring schedule, Wallows are planning on releasing new music throughout the year, the first of which will be coming soon.
Watch Wallows‘ “Remember When” video now! You can also download it on Apple Music.
“Diego Purrvera. My second pet, my best friend, and my guardian angel,” Sydney captioned the slideshow of photos below. “Diego was such a gentle soul. He was always willing to give and receive your love & affection. I think I’ve only heard him hiss about three times in his lifetime!”
“You were with us for 16 years… wow,” she continued. “What a kitty. Words cannot express how much I miss you and how I so desperately wish I could cuddle with you one last time. Last night, you transitioned. Come back to me. Come back to me in another life or another life form – and if you have trouble finding me, I’ll see you on the other side.”
“Never a ‘goodbye’, always a ‘see you later’,” Sydney added. “I love you I love you I love you my Dede. Rest easy now dear friend. ❤️ #longlivepurrvera.”
We’re sending all our love to Sydney Park during this difficult time.
