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Anita Hill Hearings: A Master Class in Mansplaining
In 1991, senators questioned Anita Hill about her accusation that Clarence Thomas, a nominee to the Supreme Court, had sexually harassed her. The questions and…
Anita Hill’s Testimony and Other Key Moments From the Clarence Thomas Hearings
In three days of televised hearings that riveted the nation, Anita F. Hill detailed allegations of workplace sexual harassment by Judge Clarence Thomas.
Why America Should Embrace Market Surveillance in Sports Betting Before It’s Too Late
Regulators could learn from the financial industry’s struggle to police digital trading in order to root out fraud in online sports betting.
2 Supreme Court Nominees. 2 Delays.
Senate Democrats are calling for an investigation into an accusation of sexual assault against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Tensions in the Senate still linger from the…
We Need to Hear From Christine Blasey Ford
Republicans are being unfair. I hope she testifies anyway.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Her Story? Or Theirs?
How a #MeToo story gets transformed into a political football, previewing the Beto-Cruz debate, and the president’s approval rating.
The Kavanaugh Case: Memory, Truth and Politics
Readers discuss recalling the trauma of rape decades later, Senator Lindsey Graham’s comments and how the Senate should proceed.
The Case for Impeaching Kavanaugh
If the Democrats win the House this fall, they can investigate the charges against him, should he be confirmed.
How Strong Does the Evidence Against Kavanaugh Need to Be?
Even if it wouldn’t support a criminal conviction or civil liability, a merely credible allegation is enough to disqualify him.
A Fork in the Road for the Kavanaugh Nomination
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