It might be happening on the other side of the world, but this feels like a genuinely important moment for women in politics. Hundley has not denied that the photos are real; nor has she faked an apology. Instead, she has presented herself to voters as the woman that she is: someone who is interested in sexual politics, who likes her body, and who believes that neither of these things should disqualify her from running for office.

In an even happier twist, Hundley’s response to her anonymous harassers appears to have paid off. The Washington Post reports that she has received support from people in Sonoma and around the US, and a new wave of volunteers has signed up to support her campaign.

“Much to the disappointment of my anonymous bullies, I will not be giving in to threats,” Hundley said in her video. “This year, I will be running not only for the future of our city but for every woman and man who has been shamed for being themselves.” Amen to that.

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Someone tried to slut-shame this politician – and she wasn’t having any of it