The accompanying feature is powerful. And in addition to the essay by Noreen Malone, New York magazine has individual stories online that focus on each victim’s allegations against Bill Cosby.
So far, 46 women have come forward to accuse Cosby of sexual assault, in some cases, according to a recently unsealed deposition, with the aid of Qualuudes —a powerful sedative that can render a person functionally immobile. But these allegations are by no means new, with some stretching back decades—to a time when the culture of rape in America left victims little recourse but to suffer silently, and in shame. Today, the way we think and talk about rape has evolved, creating a safer space for survivors to feel empowered by speaking up, reclaiming their victimhood. And that’s led us to here. Of the 46 women who have come forward to accuse Cosby, we spoke to 35 of them — “a sorrowful sisterhood” of women united by their dark experiences, steadfast in their resolve to remain silent no more.
For the full story, go here. (Photos, Amanda Demme; via New York magazine)
UPDATE: According to The Daily Beast, New York magazine’s website went down hours after posting this story. A hacker named ThreatKing said he was responsible for the attack, but claimed that it had nothing to do with the cover story. He told the Daily Dot over Skype.
“Many stupid people at [sic] New York. I have not even seen the cover, LOL.”
Yeah, really LOL, jackass.
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