I bear a grudge against Sanders, but if he’s the nominee I’ll leave it behind and crawl over broken glass to vote for him.

What? No.

Use the “dismiss” option with trolls, and enjoy a moment of satisfaction as they disappear into the ether. Please don’t reply to them, causing them to be un-greyed.

Came for this.  Was not disappointed.

Careful about that — the “justice” system is easily abused.

This is who the Republicans always were.

This is deeply unfortunate. Heitkamp took a vote on principle for the Kavanaugh nomination which may well end her career as a Senator, and it’s been clear that her own mother’s experience with sexual assault had much to do with her decision. I’m sure she didn’t want this... but when staff messes up this…

James Bond... dance tights with cat ears and furry tufts...

With this consistent and unending stream of screw-ups, the administration of USA Gymnastics seems like it’s in the grips of a reactionary faction, resolutely protecting abusers and hostile to those who speak out about abuse.

And yes, you CAN punish people like this.

This is moving and thought-provoking — thank you for posting.

They are not being forced — and it’s notable that in the absence of forceful coercion, none of them are taking action. They are just laying low.

Louis CK, Ghomeshi, and Hockenberry all stand credibly accused. What this interview explores is what actions they might take to redeem themselves. Redemptive acts are not punishment.

Ansari bemoans a culture that has gone too far

The question of what “redemption” looks like continues to confuse the wider populace in the wake of #MeToo, and I’m really glad to see more articles exploring it. Here’s how I’d sum up my understanding at the moment:

Penitent action proportionate to the harm caused.

To fulfill this condition requires the attacker to…

But crucially, rapists and victims typically already know each other. That’s what Collins and others can’t seem to wrap their heads around — they’re stuck with a vision of stranger rape as “real rape” when it’s far less common, and they fail to acknowledge that acquaintance rape is just as devastating.

This particular issue is bleedin’ obvious. But you have often brought bracing ethical clarity on issues where I felt uncertain; after reading your posts the way forward became clear. So thank you as a lurker who has benefited for several years from your incisive, strong stands.

CHIEF QUEEF, If you depart (nnnoooooooo!!!), it would be great if you could let us know where else you’re active. You’ve been one of my favorite commenters here for years.

If we’d had an FBI report beforehand, the yearbook questioning might have gone differently because the clear sexual theme would have come to light.

It’s assault. Full stop.