Feminist, Magdalen Berns has been attacked by a man on the street

[OutofSyncGirl]

This is just awful. I've always thought that Magdalen is very brave. She's absolutely tiny and some awful man started beating her up in the street. Article here:

www.afterellen.com/general-news/559717-vocal-lesbian-feminist-magdalen-berns-assaulted-suspect-at-large

Yes it's deeply suspicious and suspected that a TRA did it but they haven't been found I hope the police are taking it seriously.
Poor MB.

Just awful. I love Magdalen. What vile scum.

Total scumbag. Hurting a tiny woman must make him feel so brave. 😒 I dread to think what would have happened if that brilliant man hadn’t stepped in to help her.

Thinking about you Magdalen and I hope you’re getting support from family and friends. 💐

I was reading a book in the early hours today when I couldn't sleep and read a sentence that jumped out at me about spitting being a sign of contempt. To me, it appears unlikely, as it seems Magdalen was spat at or upon, that a random attacker would do that. To have contempt the person you were spitting at or on would surely have to have some significance for you?

I agree, AncientLights.

I’m actually disappointed there aren’t more comments on this thread. Magdalen is always here for women, straight or lesbian, and we should be there for her.

There's a much longer thread.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3260442-magdalen-berns-has-been-beaten-up

The spitting part was a definate alert to me.

I was actually just about to start a new thread on this. This needs more attention and publicity. Magdalen is a well known feminist. She has a great deal of presence online. She was beaten up in the the street by a violent male. We don't know if that male knew who she was or not, but the spitting part is a red flag for me.

And thanks again to the brave man who stepped in, who, according to Magdalen, probably saved her life.

for you Magdalen and to that man. I hope you both recover soon.

Ereshkigal and TERFragetteCity thank you. I was wondering about the lack of support. I’ll just crawl over to that thread.

If anyone wants to show some support you can nominate her for the Guardian Pride awards. Gay press strangely silent about her attack, it's almost like they have a problem with lesbains or something...

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3246838-Lesbians-are-Legends-Vote-in-the-Guardian-Pride-Power-List