Monica Lewinsky
American activist and former intern
Born
July 23rd, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Started a career as a White House intern in the 1990s, becoming the center of a political scandal involving President Bill Clinton. The scandal led to Clinton's impeachment and had significant effects on American politics and media. Transitioned into activism focused on cyberbullying and public shaming. Engaged in various speaking engagements and campaigns to raise awareness about the impact of online harassment. Authored essays and participated in numerous discussions aimed at addressing issues related to consent and privacy in the digital age.
Served as a White House intern during the 1990s
Became central to the Clinton impeachment scandal
Advocated against cyberbullying and public shaming
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