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May 2023
45m 32s

An Anonymous #MeToo Source Goes Public

The New York Times
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This episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault. It’s been more than five years since the #MeToo movement, driven by reporting at publications like The New York Times, toppled powerful and abusive men. Behind that essential journalism were sources, many anonymous, who took enormous risks to expose harassment and sexual violence. Today, Rachel ... Show More
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