False Stereotypes

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Hello there Teen Vogue Team,
I send this email as a 16 year old boy who has just read news of your writer Emily Lindin. Ms. Lindin has made incredibly sexist claims towards men regarding the idea of false rape allegations. I am displeased that she is quote as stating “I’m actually not at all concerned about INNOCENT MEN losing their jobs over false sexual assault/harassment allegations.” This quote shows the sexist nature of Ms. Lindin and many men who see these quote will take this a personal attack and question why Ms. Lindin still has a job. For a company that prides itself on providing true and legitimate news to teens worldwide, having a writer that cares nothing about the idea of men losing their jobs over false allegations. I ask that

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