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Christine Ford’s high school yearbooks reportedly reference drinking and sex. That’s irrelevant.Christine Ford’s high school yearbooks reportedly reference drinking and sex. That’s irrelevant.
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Republicans might try to use the yearbooks to discredit her, but they have no bearing on whether she was sexually assaulted.

By Anna North
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What to expect at the Senate hearing on sexual assault allegations against KavanaughWhat to expect at the Senate hearing on sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh
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Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh will both testify, in the wake of more explosive allegations against the nominee.

By Li Zhou
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“There are no good options”: Republicans prepare for the Kavanaugh hearing“There are no good options”: Republicans prepare for the Kavanaugh hearing
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The best-case scenario is a no-fireworks, orderly hearing, Washington attorneys say.

By Dylan Scott
Kavanaugh’s hearing is a test of how much we care about sexual assault
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The #MeToo movement exposed the myths around assault. What happens with Brett Kavanaugh will show if anything has really changed.

By Constance Grady and Anna North
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All-male Senate Judiciary Republicans tap Arizona prosecutor Rachel Mitchell for Kavanaugh hearingAll-male Senate Judiciary Republicans tap Arizona prosecutor Rachel Mitchell for Kavanaugh hearing
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Mitchell will question Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford.

By Emily Stewart
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Beach Week, Brett Kavanaugh’s all-caps calendar entry, explainedBeach Week, Brett Kavanaugh’s all-caps calendar entry, explained
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It’s a DC-area high school tradition famed for drunken debauchery.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Republicans dismiss Avenatti as “lawyer to porn stars” after his client speaks out on KavanaughRepublicans dismiss Avenatti as “lawyer to porn stars” after his client speaks out on Kavanaugh
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Republicans rush to defend Kavanaugh as more allegations come to light.

By Emily Stewart
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The two Brett KavanaughsThe two Brett Kavanaughs
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Brett Kavanaugh tells one story about himself. New allegations — and his high school yearbook — tell another.

By Anna North
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Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley has filed an injunction to stop the Kavanaugh voteDemocratic Sen. Jeff Merkley has filed an injunction to stop the Kavanaugh vote
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It’s a long-shot move that probably won’t work.

By Ella Nilsen
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Trump is stepping in to try to save Kavanaugh’s nomination. What could go wrong?Trump is stepping in to try to save Kavanaugh’s nomination. What could go wrong?
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Republicans are increasingly embracing the president’s ugly, attack dog tactics.

By Andrew Prokop
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Schumer calls on Kavanaugh to withdraw from Supreme Court confirmation processSchumer calls on Kavanaugh to withdraw from Supreme Court confirmation process
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His statement comes in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations from a third woman.

By Li Zhou
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Read: Brett Kavanaugh’s written testimony denying all allegations of sexual misconductRead: Brett Kavanaugh’s written testimony denying all allegations of sexual misconduct
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“I said and did things in high school that make me cringe now” — but not sexual assault, Kavanaugh writes.

By Tara Golshan
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Michael Avenatti’s client says she witnessed Kavanaugh sexually assault girls in high schoolMichael Avenatti’s client says she witnessed Kavanaugh sexually assault girls in high school
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Julie Swetnick says she was “gang raped” at a party Kavanaugh attended.

By Emily Stewart
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Brett Kavanaugh’s high school calendar doesn’t prove anything — except that he partiedBrett Kavanaugh’s high school calendar doesn’t prove anything — except that he partied
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Kavanaugh is trying to use his high school calendar to prove he didn’t sexually assault someone.

By Tara Golshan
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Christine Blasey Ford’s lawyers release 4 sworn statements to support her storyChristine Blasey Ford’s lawyers release 4 sworn statements to support her story
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Sworn statements show Christine Blasey Ford has told a consistent story for years about her assault and Brett Kavanaugh.

By Dylan Scott
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Brett Kavanaugh’s slippery answers about high school partying matterBrett Kavanaugh’s slippery answers about high school partying matter
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He’s asking us to believe his denial of a sexual assault accusation, but he keeps displaying a lack of honesty.

By Matthew Yglesias
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The Judiciary Committee scheduled a vote on Kavanaugh for Friday. Ford hasn’t even testified yet.The Judiciary Committee scheduled a vote on Kavanaugh for Friday. Ford hasn’t even testified yet.
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The vote’s just one day after a hearing scrutinizing sexual misconduct allegations.

By Li Zhou
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Republicans say there’s no evidence behind claims of Kavanaugh’s misconduct. That’s not true.Republicans say there’s no evidence behind claims of Kavanaugh’s misconduct. That’s not true.
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Senate Republican leaders want Ford to be heard — just not believed.

By Tara Golshan
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What does Michael Avenatti have on Brett Kavanaugh? What we know so far.What does Michael Avenatti have on Brett Kavanaugh? What we know so far.
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Avenatti claims to have more information on Kavanaugh and his friend, Mark Judge.

By Emily Stewart
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Why Brett Kavanaugh’s yearbook page mattersWhy Brett Kavanaugh’s yearbook page matters
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The “Renate Alumni” jokes reveal so much about American misogyny.

By Anna North
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Kavanaugh: this is about whether we should believe victims of sexual assaultSen. Lisa Murkowski on Kavanaugh: this is about whether we should believe victims of sexual assault
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Murkowski is considered one of the Republican swing votes in the Kavanaugh confirmation process.

By Tara Golshan
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Trump attacks Kavanaugh’s second accuser, saying she was “totally drunk”Trump attacks Kavanaugh’s second accuser, saying she was “totally drunk”
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He thinks the whole thing is a Democratic “con.”

By Emily Stewart
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Why the Kavanaugh accusations matter so much to teen girls like meWhy the Kavanaugh accusations matter so much to teen girls like me
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To those dismissing the Kavanaugh allegations: Teen girls are listening.

By Elizabeth Love
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In 1991, Virginia Thomas defended her husband. Now Brett Kavanaugh’s wife is doing the same.In 1991, Virginia Thomas defended her husband. Now Brett Kavanaugh’s wife is doing the same.
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Ashley Estes Kavanaugh’s appearance with her husband Monday night shows what #MeToo and 27 years have — and haven’t — changed.

By Anna North
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Kavanaugh’s Fox News interview, explained in 5 phrasesKavanaugh’s Fox News interview, explained in 5 phrases
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“I’ve never sexually assaulted anyone in high school or otherwise,” the Supreme Court nominee told Fox’s Martha MacCallum.

By Anna North and Li Zhou