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TTC Extra Amanda Hess

Clip: 01/10/2014 | 10m 21s

Freelance writer Amanda Hess sparked a great deal of public discussion with her Pacific Standard cover story on internet trolls and the dangers faced by women online. Hess spoke with To The Contrary about her personal experience with threats of rape and murder.

Aired: 01/10/14

Rating: NR

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