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Progressive activists think they have a shot at stopping Brett KavanaughProgressive activists think they have a shot at stopping Brett Kavanaugh
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Why the activism opposing Kavanaugh is more intense than past Supreme Court nominees.

By Ella Nilsen
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One GOP senator’s revealing explanation of the party stance on KavanaughOne GOP senator’s revealing explanation of the party stance on Kavanaugh
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Republican senators are ready to hear from Christine Blasey Ford. Not so much from Deborah Ramirez.

By Tara Golshan
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Kellyanne Conway: at least Kavanaugh’s better than Harvey WeinsteinKellyanne Conway: at least Kavanaugh’s better than Harvey Weinstein
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Last week, Conway said Christine Blasey Ford should be heard. This week, she said this might all be a “left-wing conspiracy.”

By Emily Stewart
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Where Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate confirmation process standsWhere Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate confirmation process stands
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A committee vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation has been delayed. But for how long?

By Li Zhou and Tara Golshan
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Brett Kavanaugh faces possible new misconduct allegations in Montgomery County, MarylandBrett Kavanaugh faces possible new misconduct allegations in Montgomery County, Maryland
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Despite a local news report, county police have said they haven’t heard from anyone coming forward about an allegation.

By Li Zhou
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Republicans just don’t take sexual assault seriouslyRepublicans just don’t take sexual assault seriously
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Just look at Bill Shine and Donald Trump.

By Matthew Yglesias
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At least 600 Yale alumnae stand with new Kavanaugh accuser Deborah Ramirez in open letterAt least 600 Yale alumnae stand with new Kavanaugh accuser Deborah Ramirez in open letter
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“We have a shared experience of the environment,” the letter says.

By Tara Golshan
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The first source of the New Yorker bombshell wasn’t Deborah Ramirez. It was Yale alumni.The first source of the New Yorker bombshell wasn’t Deborah Ramirez. It was Yale alumni.
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The New Yorker’s Jane Mayer said she first saw Yale University alumni emails about Brett Kavanaugh’s alleged sexual misconduct in July.

By Ella Nilsen
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Brett Kavanaugh’s habit of dissembling makes it hard to take his word over Ford’sBrett Kavanaugh’s habit of dissembling makes it hard to take his word over Ford’s
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From his public remarks to his congressional testimony, he’s awfully dishonest.

By Matthew Yglesias
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What we know — and still don’t — about the sexual misconduct allegations against Brett KavanaughWhat we know — and still don’t — about the sexual misconduct allegations against Brett Kavanaugh
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There are now possibly three allegations of sexual misconduct.

By Li Zhou
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Republicans reportedly knew about Brett Kavanaugh’s second accuser — and then tried to speed up his confirmationRepublicans reportedly knew about Brett Kavanaugh’s second accuser — and then tried to speed up his confirmation
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According to the New Yorker, GOP staffers found out about Deborah Ramirez’s allegations last week.

By Emily Stewart
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Brett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court’s looming legitimacy crisisBrett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court’s looming legitimacy crisis
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Confirming Kavanaugh could lead to a collapse in faith for the Court — with dire consequences for American democracy.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Another woman has accused Kavanaugh of misconduct. Here’s why that matters so much.Another woman has accused Kavanaugh of misconduct. Here’s why that matters so much.
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Even in the #MeToo era, lone accusers struggle to be believed. Christine Blasey Ford isn’t alone anymore.

By Anna North
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A second woman comes forward with sexual misconduct allegations against KavanaughA second woman comes forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh
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Deborah Ramirez says Brett Kavanaugh exposed himself to her in college at Yale.

By Tara Golshan
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Ford will testify on Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations in front of Senate on ThursdayFord will testify on Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations in front of Senate on Thursday
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Her attorneys are still negotiating the specifics, and the hearing will take place at 10 am.

By Li Zhou and Emily Stewart
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Support for Brett Kavanaugh is dwindling among voters amid sexual assault allegationsSupport for Brett Kavanaugh is dwindling among voters amid sexual assault allegations
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Multiple polls show that voters are souring on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee.

By Emily Stewart
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Alyssa Milano: I was sexually assaulted as a teen. Here’s why I didn’t report.Alyssa Milano: I was sexually assaulted as a teen. Here’s why I didn’t report.
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It took me 30 years to tell anyone. And I’m far from alone.

By Alyssa Milano
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Ford requests more time to decide on testifying on her sexual assault accusation against KavanaughFord requests more time to decide on testifying on her sexual assault accusation against Kavanaugh
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The Judiciary Committee had asked her to respond by 10 pm on Friday.

By Li Zhou
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Ed Whelan’s tweets have created a second Kavanaugh scandalEd Whelan’s tweets have created a second Kavanaugh scandal
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Did Brett Kavanaugh know a friend of his was planning to smear a private citizen?

By Zack Beauchamp
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Joe Biden apologizes again about Anita Hill during the Kavanaugh firestormJoe Biden apologizes again about Anita Hill during the Kavanaugh firestorm
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The former vice president says he’s sorry he didn’t stop the attacks on Hill during the Clarence Thomas hearings.

By Dylan Scott
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Trump: Kavanaugh’s accuser should have gone to the police if she’s telling the truthTrump: Kavanaugh’s accuser should have gone to the police if she’s telling the truth
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But Christine Blasey Ford had good reason not to trust the police.

By German Lopez
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Conservative activist Ed Whelan apologizes for insinuating a Kavanaugh doppelgänger assaulted FordConservative activist Ed Whelan apologizes for insinuating a Kavanaugh doppelgänger assaulted Ford
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The tweets were deemed a “stunningly irresponsible” defense of Brett Kavanaugh.

By Jane Coaston
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Fox News won’t say Kavanaugh’s accuser is lying. They say she’s misremembering.Fox News won’t say Kavanaugh’s accuser is lying. They say she’s misremembering.
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Tucker Carlson’s argument: “What were you doing one drunk night in the spring of 1982?”

By Alvin Chang
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Kavanaugh and Trump are part of a larger crisis of elite accountability in AmericaKavanaugh and Trump are part of a larger crisis of elite accountability in America
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#MeToo’s revolutionary challenge to America’s culture of impunity for the rich.

By Matthew Yglesias
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This deleted Facebook post shows why the FBI should investigate the Kavanaugh allegationThis deleted Facebook post shows why the FBI should investigate the Kavanaugh allegation
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In the absence of an official investigation, people are coming forward with information — and misinformation — on social media.

By Anna North