@GalaxyGlued: It's fair to say there might be questions about why she is coming out now, is her story consistent, and do those inconsistencies matter. I don't know whether to believe this woman, but I don't consider it out of the realm of possibility.

@TheJubjubBird: And for all those many federal workers in DC, maternity leave is unpaid. Federal law actually permits most employees (with certain exceptions) to take up to 12 weeks leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. But your company doesn't have to pay you for any of that time.

@OneTwoPunch: Abusive assholes will also do that sober, whether BPD or not.

@GalaxyGlued: But his most famous victim, Samantha Greimer, asked him to stop and he didn't - so he physically forced himself on her after giving her alcohol and drugs, just like this case. He didn't seduce Greimer and she didn't claim to have an "affair" with him. He took advantage of her in a single incident of…

@NefariousNewt: I believe the contest was limited to certain infomercial products.

@miamaya: That Richard Gere rumor has been around for what seems like decades.

@chatterboxwriting: The landlord could be in really hot water if s/he doesn't take care of a mold issue, given how dangerous it could be for you. Notify your landlord and mention mold a lot and how worried you are. I would expect s/he will get right on top of it, if smart.

@chatterboxwriting: You should absolutely get that checked out. And if you've been sick lately, you should get yourself checked out. Mold is no joke.

@Valkyrie607: I didn't notice the typo either until other people started making jokes down here.

@Valkyrie607: Er, I think LouWhoo was trying to make fun of Coco's typo...

@BAngieB: Obviously, we all need to be careful knowing the realities of life. My point is, we can't lock ourselves up out of fear - risk is everywhere we go, even when we're acting innocently. So I don't think your lesson is necessarily borne out by the facts of this case.

@BAngieB: I risk shitty people doing shitty things to me every time I walk home on a Friday or Saturday night. I have to pass a popular local bar where douchebag frat bros are always hanging out front. All I have to do is walk by alone - wearing whatever, and yes, frequently tank tops, like this lady (everyone else…

@morningdress: So what does treating someone like "garbage" mean to you? To me, it frequently means at least verbal and emotional abuse. If you are saying women are "allowing" that to happen to them, you are essentially blaming the victim. Or does this only matter when it's physical abuse?

@CristinaS: On average, true.

@CorneliaFudge: September 5.

@jsport331: Honestly, that was the entire argument against Title IX, that it would mean a cut in men's sports. And undoubtedly the opportunities for male athletes did decrease after Title IX became law. It's always a shame when sports teams are cut (there was an enormous revolt when my alma mater tried to cut both…

@collegelemur: Increased regulation might have been a good effect had he made that ruling, but he really can't consider that in making his decision. His job is to interpret and apply the law. He's not a lobbyist.

@StormsComing: She's the best thing about that movie!

@dreamweave: I was listening to that podcast on the way into work today. It was brilliant!

@alibabathieves: But I thought the White House was involved in forcing her to resign. It would seem since they directly involved themselves already, it is also their problem to address what led to this woman's wrongful ouster. Obviously he can't solve all racism in the government, but in this case, his office fell…