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Valentine's Day and its message of love has been around since at least Roman times. But, in recent years, it has taken on new significance as billions gather around the world to recognize that for too many women, sexual violence is an everyday reality.
This Valentine's Day I will join hundreds of women and girls and the men who support them on the steps of the state Capitol to put a stop to sexual violence as part of the "One Billion Rising" rally.