It’s hard to imagine, given his pugilistic tenure as governor before resigning in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. But the recent settlement between the Justice Department and the current governor’s office shouldn’t be the decisive issue if he runs for New York City mayor.
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The CIA Officer Who Became a “Formidable Foe” of the U.S. Government
Janine Brookner took on the KGB, sexist rivals, and Justice Department lawyers alike during a pioneering career as a spy and lawyer.
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PBS Finds No Support for Tara Reade’s Accusations
More than 70 former Biden staffers found nothing that would corroborate her story.
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Why are Trump’s Approval Ratings so Stable?
It seems like nothing that happens has any discernible effect on the president’s polls.
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Get Rid of Non-Disclosure Agreements
NDAs have become the legal workaround for rich people like Donald Trump to prevent exposure of their potential misdeeds.
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If Franken Resigns, Is the Problem Solved?
It feels like a plan to whisk him off the stage and exile him to a place where he’s never heard from again.
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White Working Class Women at the Intersection of Gender and Class
Of the various Republican constituencies, they might be the most amenable to Democratic persuasion.
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No One’s Out to Get Al Franken
So, can we finally knock it off with suggestions that Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) was the victim of a right-wing hit job? If Franken legitimately believed that the allegations against him were either completely fictional or somewhat exaggerated, he would have immediately said so. It beggars belief that Franken, who went through legal hell in […]
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These Sexual Abuse Revelations Will Pay Dividends
Men are getting a much needed education, and a lot of them will learn from it and be better people.
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Donald Trump Embodies the Worst of Moral Relativity
It may seem outrageous that so many are willing to overlook Trump’s lechery, but he’s not subject to the same moral standards as the average politician.
