The curious case of Katie Hill
10/29/19
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from CNN,
10/26/19:
On Sunday, Democratic Rep. Katie Hill of California announced her resignation from Congress, following recent allegations that she had an improper relationship with a campaign staffer before taking office. (She has denied separate allegations that she had an inappropriate relationship with a congressional staffer.)
There’s plenty to parse regarding the news about Hill. But one of the most important elements is this: Forgiveness, when it comes to the messiness of politics, is a privilege not evenly distributed. More specifically, it’s disproportionately withheld from women and Democrats.
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