WOW. This is a milestone in the movement to dismantle rape culture. More than half a million people have signed the petition demanding Judge Persky be removed from the bench!

Much of this momentum is due to the courageous and powerful letter the survivor read during her testimony on trial. Survivors often face doubt, blame, and even retaliation when they come forward. But this could finally be the tipping point when the majority stand with survivors, instead of against them. That's why it's important we let her--and every survivor--know we believe them and we are with them.