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From Hastert to Jordan: GOP leaders have long been on the wrong side of sexual abuse

The Signorile Report • 1513 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Sexual Abuse LGBTQ Rights Sexual misconduct
  1. GOP leaders have a history of being involved in sexual abuse incidents.
  2. Republicans like Hastert and Jordan have supported LGBTQ discrimination while being accused of sexual misconduct.
  3. The GOP hypocritically demonizes LGBTQ individuals while some of their own members have been involved in or ignored sexual misconduct.

What did the GOP--and Trump--know about Matt Schlapp's alleged male-on-male sexual misconduct?

The Signorile Report • 904 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Scandal Sexual misconduct Political Events
  1. Rumors surrounded Matt Schlapp for years, suggesting GOP politicians and DC media likely knew about his alleged misconduct.
  2. There are multiple public allegations of unwanted sexual advances by Schlapp that raise questions about who else knew, including GOP leaders and Donald Trump.
  3. The hypocrisy of CPAC's chair, Schlapp, and the culture of covering up rumors and sexual orientation in light of their platform against LGBTQ people are significant issues.

The Cowardice of Ann Wagner

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 437 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Congress Sexual misconduct Allegations
  1. Ann Wagner originally opposed supporting Jim Jordan but later endorsed him for Speaker, citing issues like border security and human trafficking.
  2. Hannity's show seems to be pressuring GOP members to support Jim Jordan for Speaker.
  3. Wagner's flip-flop to endorse Jordan raises concerns, especially since Jordan faced allegations of knowing about sexual misconduct at Ohio State.

Woody Allen thinks cancel culture is “silly”

The Shift With Sam Baker • 519 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Cancel Culture Film Industry Sexual misconduct
  1. Cancel culture is seen as 'silly' by Woody Allen, especially for powerful white middle-aged/elderly men who often escape being canceled.
  2. At the Venice Film Festival, directors accused of sexual misconduct have been given platforms and even standing ovations, raising questions about who gets multiple chances in the industry.
  3. The industry's treatment of powerful middle-aged/elderly white men accused of wrongdoings highlights disparities in who receives forgiveness or opportunities for redemption.
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