The Thomas Clown Affair

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Oct 21, 2010 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. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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

Staff / Truthdig Oct 20, 2010 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. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Sour Gropes for Glenn Beck

Staff / Truthdig Mar 12, 2010 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. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Massa’s Gone, but Investigation May Go On

Staff / Truthdig Mar 12, 2010 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. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2010 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. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2010 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) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rep. Eric Massa to Resign Following Sexual Harassment Report

Staff / Truthdig Mar 6, 2010 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. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

It Worked for Clarence Thomas

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