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The fight over reopening the FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh, explainedThe fight over reopening the FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh, explained
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The FBI reviewed Anita Hill’s allegations in 1991. It hasn’t committed to investigating Christine Blasey Ford’s.

By Li Zhou and Tara Golshan
Politics
What’s wrong with the “just a teen” Kavanaugh defense, according to a psychologistWhat’s wrong with the “just a teen” Kavanaugh defense, according to a psychologist
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Here’s what we know about teen perpetrators and victims of sexual assault.

By Sherry Hamby
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Why didn’t Kavanaugh’s accuser come forward earlier? Police often ignore sexual assault allegations.Why didn’t Kavanaugh’s accuser come forward earlier? Police often ignore sexual assault allegations.
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When even those in charge of public safety don’t take sexual assault seriously, victims are going to be very cautious.

By German Lopez
Explainers
The striking parallels between Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence ThomasThe striking parallels between Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas
Explainers

What happens to Kavanaugh next will be a test of #MeToo.

By Anna North
Politics
What Kavanaugh is accused of isn’t “horseplay”What Kavanaugh is accused of isn’t “horseplay”
Politics

The problem with the “boys will be boys” defense of the Supreme Court nominee.

By Anna North
Congress
Senate Republicans are playing straight into Democrats’ message about Brett Kavanaugh allegationsSenate Republicans are playing straight into Democrats’ message about Brett Kavanaugh allegations
Congress

Senate Democrats keep saying Republicans are rushing on Kavanaugh. These sexual assault allegations are the next test.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
“She’s afraid of being trapped”: Ford’s friend on the aftermath of Kavanaugh’s alleged assault“She’s afraid of being trapped”: Ford’s friend on the aftermath of Kavanaugh’s alleged assault
Politics

Republican senators say they don’t know Christine Blasey Ford. Her colleagues described her to the Los Angeles Times.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Christine Blasey Ford wants an FBI investigation before she’ll testify about KavanaughChristine Blasey Ford wants an FBI investigation before she’ll testify about Kavanaugh
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The question is whether Senate Republicans will agree to Ford’s request.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Mark Judge, Kavanaugh’s classmate, says he won’t testify on sexual assault allegationsMark Judge, Kavanaugh’s classmate, says he won’t testify on sexual assault allegations
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He reiterated his denial that he aided Brett Kavanaugh in an alleged assault.

By Li Zhou
Politics
599 alumnae from Christine Blasey Ford’s high school sign letter saying they support her599 alumnae from Christine Blasey Ford’s high school sign letter saying they support her
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“Ford’s experience is all too consistent with stories we heard.”

By Tara Golshan
Politics
We asked 5 senators what they’re looking for in Christine Blasey Ford’s testimonyWe asked 5 senators what they’re looking for in Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony
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They were light on specifics.

By Li Zhou, Tara Golshan and 1 more
Politics
Trump on Kavanaugh allegations: “I feel terribly for him”Trump on Kavanaugh allegations: “I feel terribly for him”
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The president also wants the Senate process to play out because “there shouldn’t be even a little doubt.”

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Susan Collins thinks lawyers should be able to cross-examine Kavanaugh and Ford on sexual assault allegationsSusan Collins thinks lawyers should be able to cross-examine Kavanaugh and Ford on sexual assault allegations
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She has some suggestions for Monday’s public hearing.

By Li Zhou
Politics
I’ve studied false rape claims. The accusation against Kavanaugh doesn’t fit the profile.I’ve studied false rape claims. The accusation against Kavanaugh doesn’t fit the profile.
Politics

What I learned reading hundreds of false rape accusations.

By Sandra Newman
Politics
Anita Hill: “There is no way to redo 1991, but there are ways to do better”Anita Hill: “There is no way to redo 1991, but there are ways to do better”
Politics

Hill offers senators advice on Kavanaugh allegations. So far, they’re doing the opposite.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The Kavanaugh assault allegations are a reminder that Democrats were smart to push out Al FrankenThe Kavanaugh assault allegations are a reminder that Democrats were smart to push out Al Franken
Politics

This could be going much worse.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The Senate will hold a public hearing on the Kavanaugh sexual assault accusationThe Senate will hold a public hearing on the Kavanaugh sexual assault accusation
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A committee vote on his nomination has also been delayed.

By Li Zhou
Politics
McConnell blasts Senate Democrats for not bringing up the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh earlierMcConnell blasts Senate Democrats for not bringing up the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh earlier
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McConnell criticized Democrats for revealing Kavanaugh accusations in an “irregular manner.”

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Should the Kavanaugh vote be delayed? Here’s what every senator has said.Should the Kavanaugh vote be delayed? Here’s what every senator has said.
Explainers
The sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, explainedThe sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, explained
Explainers

Democrats and Republicans can’t seem to agree on how to address them.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A conservative reveals what’s really going on with denying Kavanuagh accusationsA conservative reveals what’s really going on with denying Kavanuagh accusations
Politics

It’s all about abortion.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
“Deny” and “push back”: Trump’s playbook for men accused of sexual misconduct“Deny” and “push back”: Trump’s playbook for men accused of sexual misconduct
Politics

A revealing passage from Bob Woodward’s new book.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
“Kavanaugh was a teenager,” but so was Ford: why her allegations matter“Kavanaugh was a teenager,” but so was Ford: why her allegations matter
Politics

An expert explains the enduring impact of sexual assault in high school.

By Anna North
Politics
Republicans can’t hold Kavanaugh or anyone else accountable — because Trump is presidentRepublicans can’t hold Kavanaugh or anyone else accountable — because Trump is president
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The conservative movement is becoming a no-standards zone.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Susan Collins thinks the Senate needs to hear from Christine Blasey Ford and Brett KavanaughSusan Collins thinks the Senate needs to hear from Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh
Politics

Collins just called on Kavanaugh and Ford to testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

By Ella Nilsen