Jon Jacobo, Gender & Justice

Today we discuss Jon Jacobo, a prominent local San Franciscan Mission community leader, and its significance on the Left. San Francisco Liberal/Progressive politics is a microcosm of the USA's political Left. What happens here gives us a read on the latest current. Check us out as we discuss gender, sexism, power, and the fear to speak out.

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A Prominent San Francisco Politico Raped Me. He Can’t Have Any More Victims
Content warning: This piece discusses the story of my sexual assault in detail. It may be triggering for some readers. Please check in with yourself before reading on.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXZh8TbzOm6jrWtezXNCiZ5rieQ8aVZzXCufOH3Oe1c/edit#

Sasha Perigo's Twitter Rape Declaration
https://twitter.com/sashaperigo/status/1423674978948435973?lang=en

Jon Jacobo, prominent community leader, accused of rape (updated at 1:14 p.m. Saturday)
https://missionlocal.org/2021/08/jon-jacobo-prominent-community-leader-accused-of-rape/

Jon Jacobo: Rape case could proceed, regardless of accuser’s wishes
https://missionlocal.org/2021/08/jon-jacobo-rape-case-could-proceed-regardless-of-accusers-wishes/

'This Was My Closure': Why Sasha Perigo Chose Not to Pursue Legal Action Against Her Alleged Rapist
https://www.kqed.org/news/11884233/this-was-my-closure-why-sasha-perigo-chose-not-to-pursue-legal-action-against-her-alleged-rapist

Jon Jacobo, rising San Francisco political star, resigns from commission after rape accusation
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Jon-Jacobo-rising-San-Francisco-political-star-16371828.php

San Francisco Commissioner Jon Jacobo resigns after rape accusation
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/City-Commissioner-Jon-Jacobo-accused-of-rape-16371764.php

Our community reckoning with sexual assault is here, and we cannot be silent
http://eltecolote.org/content/en/our-community-reckoning-with-sexual-assault-is-here-and-we-cannot-be-silent/

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