S26 Ep13: [Sophia] Stand Up for Yourself

*Content Warning: sexual assault, rideshare-facilitated sexual assault, fatphobia, and rape.

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*Sources:

- Associated Press. “Uber Liable for Sexual Assault of Passenger, Jury Finds.” AP News, 2 Apr. 2024, https://apnews.com/article/uber-sexual-assault-liable-f2aaf57a2b88948107acfcf11ebc0813.

- Bousso, Ron. “Lyft Reports More Than 4,000 Sexual Assaults in 2019 Safety Report.” Fortune, 22 Oct. 2021, https://fortune.com/2021/10/22/lyft-4000-sexual-assaults-2019-safety-report.

- California Secretary of State. “California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces Proponent Withdraws Initiative to Expand Liability and Impose Duties on Rideshare Companies Regarding Sexual Misconduct.” California Secretary of State, 25 June 2026, https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/news-releases-and-advisories/2026-news-releases-and-advisories/california-secretary-state-shirley-n-weber-phd-announces-proponent-withdraws-initiative-expand-liability-and-impose-duties-rides.

- “CNN: 103 Uber Drivers Accused of Sexual Assault or Abuse.” CBS News, 30 Apr. 2018, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/cnn-103-uber-drivers-accused-of-sexual-assault-or-abuse/.

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