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1 in 4 government officials accused of sexual misconduct in the #MeToo era is still in office today

  • Written by Jamillah Williams, Associate Professor of Law, Georgetown University
Colorado state senator Randy Baumgardner was accused of inappropriately touching a former legislative aide.AP Photo/David Zalubowski

At least 138 government officials, in both elected and appointed positions, have been publicly reported for sexual harassment, assault, misconduct or violence against women since the 2016 election, according to an...

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