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Fearless She Wrote

Sep 20, 2021

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The Extreme Privilege of a Missing White Woman

Why all women deserve the same amount of media attention as Gabby Petito’s disappearance received.

Image credit Joseph Petito (Gabby’s father) via Twitter

This morning, I woke up to heartbreaking news. Gabby Petito, the missing influencer who was on a road trip with her fiance, was found dead last night.

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Gillian Sisley

Gillian Sisley

Professional online writer. Tea drinker. Committed optimist. I write about parenting conundrums and navigating complex relationships.

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