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The Dark Side of the Prestigious Marine Barracks

The Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., is the showplace of the Marine Corps. It is also the home of officers and enlisted men of the Marine Corps who have been accused of sexually harassing, assaulting and raping female Marine officers and enlisted and civilian women who work there.

Posted on May 8, 2012 READ MORE  |  19 COMMENTS



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The Cain Train Sputters and Stops

To audible sighs of collective grief and dismay, Herman Cain announced the suspension of his presidential campaign Saturday, assuring supporters and everyone else that he is a “fighter” who “would not go away.” A suspension, as opposed to a formal closure, allows Cain to continue collecting money.

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Naughty Herman Cain

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New Slogan for Cain

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Cain Fields Another Accusation of Extramarital Sexual Activities

He has dismissed a prior accusation of sexual impropriety as the false claim of a “troubled” woman, but GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain may have a bigger problem on his hands with his latest potential scandal, instigated by one Ginger White, whom Cain’s camp tried to preempt Monday with ... (more)

Posted on Nov 28, 2011 READ MORE  |  9 COMMENTS


Cain Gropes

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What About Newt Gingrich?

Republicans are still looking for a non-Romney to carry their banner into the White House, and although Herman Cain appears to be weathering numerous sexual harassment allegations with ease, a new poll shows a certain amphibian nipping at his heels. (more)

Posted on Nov 7, 2011 READ MORE  |  13 COMMENTS



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Fourth Cain Accuser Goes Public

Let’s see Herman Cain get out of this one. On Monday, one Sharon Bialek came forward to put a public face on the group of women, now holding at four, who have accused the GOP presidential hopeful of sexual harassment. And you know Gloria Allred was there. Updated with video

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Herman Cain Explains

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Cain Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Let Herman Be Gone

Responding to his insurgent campaign’s first crisis, Herman Cain was upbeat and defiant. “To quote my chief of staff and all the people around this country, ‘Let Herman be Herman,’” he said Monday. “And Herman is gonna stay Herman.” I was afraid of that.

Posted on Oct 31, 2011 READ MORE  |  38 COMMENTS



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Cain Calls Sexual Harassment Claims ‘Totally False’

Moving swiftly to defend his name as ghosts of sexual harassment claims past revisited him, GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain made the bold move Monday to go on Fox News for a little PR exorcism aided by the Murdochian news network. Cain was unequivocal in denying that he engaged in “sexually suggestive behavior” ... (more)

Posted on Oct 31, 2011 READ MORE  |  5 COMMENTS



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Former Israeli President Katsav Convicted of Rape

After three years since the initial charges, an Israeli court has found the country’s former President Moshe Katsav guilty of rape and sexual harassment.

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Why Anita Hill’s Testimony Matters

If Anita Hill told the truth—and I believe she did—then Clarence Thomas lied repeatedly and under oath.

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Sex, Lies and Twitter

If 24 percent of respondents ages 14-17 tell an Associated Press-MTV poll they’ve done naked sexting, you can imagine the implications for professional athletes.

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The Thomas Clown Affair

As a wife, I understand where Ginni Thomas is coming from. As a reporter who covered every sordid minute of the Thomas-Hill hearings, I don’t.

Posted on Oct 20, 2010 READ MORE  |  20 COMMENTS



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Is Clarence Thomas’ Wife Trying to Pick a Fight With Anita Hill?

It turns out Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas isn’t the only troublemaker in the family. His wife, Virginia, just left an unwelcome voicemail for Anita Hill, soliciting an apology 19 years after Hill accused then-nominee Thomas of behaving very badly.

Posted on Oct 19, 2010 READ MORE  |  30 COMMENTS


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‘Daily Show’: Sour Gropes for Glenn Beck

Ah, if only former Rep. Eric Massa truly was the “ray of sunshine” Glenn Beck was so keenly wishing for ... before Massa actually showed up on Beck’s set and dashed the Fox News host’s hopes of mining Massa’s tale of persecution at the, er, hands of naked Rahm Emanuel for all it was worth.

Posted on Mar 11, 2010 READ MORE  |  4 COMMENTS


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Massa’s Gone, but Investigation May Go On

Former Congressman Eric Massa is no longer in the House, but his tarnished legacy may live on a little longer there if House Minority Leader John Boehner has his way. Rep. Boehner wants to revive the ethics investigation into sexual harassment claims against Massa, with the aim of finding out what House Democratic leaders knew about the Massa mess and when they knew it.

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Eric Massa’s ‘Glenn Beck’ Moment Bears Strange Fruit

If former Rep. Eric Massa hoped he’d get a post-resignation PR boost from his guest spot on Glenn Beck’s Fox News show Tuesday, he made some bad choices in his quest for support. Those included his selection of venue and his whimsical approach to clearing up the sexual harassment issue that played a key part in his strange, memorable exit from office.

Posted on Mar 9, 2010 READ MORE  |  12 COMMENTS


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Rep. Massa: ‘Rahm Emanuel Is Son of the Devil’s Spawn’

Rep. Eric Massa isn’t about to leave Capitol Hill without firing some zingers at fellow Democrats. He had special scorn for House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, who helped get Massa elected. (continued)

Posted on Mar 8, 2010 READ MORE  |  16 COMMENTS


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Rep. Eric Massa to Resign Following Sexual Harassment Report

Rep. Eric Massa said earlier this week that he wouldn’t seek re-election, citing a health issue. The picture had changed by Friday, when Politico claimed that the Democratic congressman from New York was preparing to leave office even sooner amid allegations that he had sexually harassed a male staff member. Update: Massa says he will step down next week. Click here for his announcement.

Posted on Mar 5, 2010 READ MORE  |  3 COMMENTS


It Worked for Clarence Thomas

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