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2024 - 7 - 25

Kamala Harris, Jennifer Aniston, and Cat Ladies: The Political Fur-ball You Didn't See Coming!

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Kamala Harris and Jennifer Aniston strike back at JD Vance’s 'childless cat ladies' comment. Discover why 'cat ladies' are the talk of the town! 🐱💼 #Politics #CatLadies

In a plot twist that feels more like a reality TV script than real-world politics, VP Kamala Harris and Hollywood icon Jennifer Aniston have found themselves in the crosshairs of JD Vance’s controversial 'childless cat ladies' comment. Vance, a Trump-endorsed senator, criticized the Democrats by calling them a bunch of 'childless cat ladies,' a remark that has since gone viral for all the wrong reasons.

The backlash was swift and fierce. Kamala Harris’s family came out in full force to defend her, showcasing a united front. Particularly vocal was Harris’s stepdaughter, Emma Emhoff, who labeled Vance’s comments as both “demeaning” and “sexist.” Emma's response was echoed by numerous public figures, including Aniston, who has been open about her fertility struggles. Aniston didn’t hold back, tweeting, 'Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day,' addressing the often overlooked pain of women who face societal pressures around motherhood.

Jessica Grose, a prominent columnist, has likened Vance's remarks to dystopian themes straight out of 'The Handmaid’s Tale.' Such comparisons signal a growing frustration among women who feel they're constantly being judged by outdated societal norms. It's worth noting that men don’t face the same scrutiny; a single man is often seen as a 'bachelor' living in an enviable 'bachelor pad,' avoiding the negative connotations tied to the 'childless' and 'cat lady' labels.

But why the obsession with 'cat ladies'? Where did the term even come from? It's a reflection of a dated stereotype used to marginalize independent, child-free women. This sexist trope has been challenged by many, including celebrities like Taylor Swift, who have pointed out the glaring double standards in how society treats men and women.

Interestingly, the term 'childless cat lady' has origins that trace back to medieval Europe, where single women were often vilified and associated with witchcraft. Owning cats, which hunted rodents, was a practical choice but became viewed as a sign of spinsterhood and witchery. In other fun facts, did you know Jennifer Aniston’s advocacy for women’s rights includes supporting causes that champion child-free lifestyles? She has often spoken about how fulfillment and happiness come in many forms, not just motherhood.

As for Kamala Harris, the Vice President has been a long-time advocate for gender equality and women’s rights. Her stance against the 'childless cat lady' stereotype isn't just personal; it's professional. Harris continues to break barriers, showing that leadership isn't defined by one's marital or parental status but by one's actions and integrity.

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Kamala Harris' family, stepdaughter defend her over 'childless cat ... (NBC New York)

Members of Kamala Harris' family are weighing in on Sen. JD Vance's previous comments about “childless cat ladies" running the U.S. government.

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Jennifer Aniston criticises JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment (BBC News)

Jennifer Aniston has criticised Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate, JD Vance, for resurfaced comments calling Democrats a "bunch of childless cat ...

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Opinion | JD Vance's 'Cat Ladies' Riff Has Serious 'Handmaid's Tale ... (The New York Times)

He name-checked, among others, Vice President Kamala Harris. It's a statement, as my colleague Jessica Grose writes, that shows the desperation of Republicans ...

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Jennifer Aniston responds to JD Vance's "childless cat ladies" remark (CBS News)

"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.

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Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance over 'childless cat ladies' comment ... (NBC News)

Actor Jennifer Aniston, who has been open about her fertility struggles, slammed Sen.

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Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston and when we reduce ... (USA TODAY)

Where did "childless cat lady" come from? Men don't get the same treatment. A single man is a "bachelor" in an enviable "bachelor pad." Why?

The family politics behind J.D. Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment (NPR)

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jessica Winter of The New Yorker about J.D. Vance's politics, particularly his views around the importance of having children.

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JD Vance and the Age-Old Trope of 'Childless Cat Ladies' (The New York Times)

In a relentlessly newsy phase of the presidential contest, the long history of bias against cosmopolitan cat-owning women finds its place.

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Dear J.D. Vance, Childless Cat Ladies Are People Too (New York Magazine)

Sarah Jones writes that people have a stake in the future of America whether they have biological children or not, no matter what J.D. Vance says.

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Will the most famous 'childless cat lady' of them all now declare for ... (The Independent)

If JD Vance's misogynistic put-down convinces a figure as powerful as Taylor Swift to swing behind the Democrats' likely presidential nominee, it will be as ...

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Women rally around Kamala Harris after J.D. Vance calls her a ... (Fortune)

Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance is under fire for demeaning "childless cat ladies." Alex Wong—Getty Images. Good morning, Broadsheet readers!

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JD Vance slammed for 'childless cat ladies' comment (ABC News)

A Fox News interview from 2021, in which JD Vance smeared Kamala Harris as one of "childless cat ladies," has resurfaced, sparking widespread anger.

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JD Vance 'childless cat lady' quote slammed by Jennifer Aniston (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

JD Vance claimed in a 2021 interview that America is run by “a bunch of childless cat ladies." Jennifer Aniston and others took issue.

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JD Vance thinks my vote should count less. He should listen to ... (The Columbus Dispatch)

Column: I know from experience that Jennifer Aniston's take down off JD Vance was spot on.

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J.D. Vance once called VP Kamala Harris a 'childless cat lady.' What ... (The Indianapolis Star)

Sen. J.D. Vance called Vice President Kamala Harris a "childless cat lady" in recently resurfaced clip. What does it mean to call someone a cat lady?

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Vance defends 'sarcastic' 'childless cat ladies' remarks amid blowback (The Hill)

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) addressed the firestorm brewing around his recently resurfaced remarks that the country was being run by “childless cat ladies,” ...

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J.D. Vance's Hatred of Cat Ladies Is Weirder and More Dangerous ... (The Nation)

Donald Trump hates dogs and J.D. Vance hates cats, so it is hardly surprising that the two men have teamed up for a perfectly balanced presidential ticket. The ...

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JD Vance Defends Childless Cat Lady Remarks (Newsweek)

Vance has faced a wave of backlash for saying the U.S. is run by "childless cat ladies."

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JD Vance doubles down on 'childless cat ladies' dig: 'I've got nothing ... (NBC News)

Sen. JD Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, is doubling down on remarks he made in 2021 about "childless cat ladies" running the country that ...

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JD Vance defends "childless cat ladies" remark amid backlash (CBS News)

"People are focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said," Vance said Friday.

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Vance responds to 'childless cat ladies' backlash, claims Democrats ... (ABC News)

JD Vance defended his past remarks questioning Democrat's leadership, including Kamala Harris, for not having biological children, calling them "childless ...

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