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Power imbalances are at the root of sexual harassment – but statements like Andrew Cuomo’s don't acknowledge that inconvenient fact

  • Written by Charlotte Alexander, Associate Professor of Law and Analytics, Georgia State University
imageNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces an investigation over an alleged pattern of sexually harassing and intimidating women employees.Brendan McDermid/Pool/AFP/via Getty Images

In recent weeks, multiple women have reported demeaning and sexualized workplace behavior by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. In response, Cuomo has issued a combination of denials, de...

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