Sexism, Hollywood and Novels The cascade of revelations about Harvey Weinstein’s allegedly terrible and lewd behavior has unearthed plenty of victims—scores of them, in fact. But the story may have revealed other, different kinds of casualties, as well: similar, unnamed men in powerful positions who prey upon the less powerful, and their allies, [...]
Sexual Harassment Allegations Hit Harvey Weinsteinphoto via Deadline In interviews, eight women described varying behavior by Mr. Weinstein: appearing nearly or fully naked in front of them, requiring them to be present while he bathed or repeatedly asking for a massage or initiating one himself. The women, typically in their early or middle [...]
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Russia, Social Media & Democrats "We know that the US got caught asleep at the wheel on this... That's the truth of it." - Keir Simmons, NBC News [Deadline White House] FINALLY, someone who's an expert on something beyond partisan fervor says what needed to be said a long time ago. Part of [...]
So Long, Hugh Hefner photo: August 9, 2000 "Life is too short to be living somebody else's dreams." - Hugh Hefner FLASHBACK... and that time I shared the "Living" section of the LA Times with Hugh Hefner and President Bill Clinton. No need to regale you with what Mr. Hefner did. Less is [...]
LOCK 'EM ALL UP. photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times The disclosures came a day after news surfaced that Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and adviser, used a private email account to send or receive about 100 work-related emails during the administration’s first seven months. But Mr. Kushner was not alone. Stephen K. [...]
Eric Weinstein is investor Peter Thiel's business partner WHERE TO begin with the "men's rights" crowd in Silicon Valley. It could only be discussed in Trump era. A "backlash against women" is so Trumpian. From The New York Times Mr. Altizer is part of a backlash against the women in technology movement. While [...]
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Olivia Stark's Diary, A Novelette Prequel OLIVIA STARK was introduced in Below the Beltway, Book 1 of The Beltway Series. She will be the main character in Olivia's Turn, Book 3, coming out in late fall. Diary of a Hollywood Hottie...and Other Starlet Indignities is Olivia's diary. Below is an excerpt. It's free [...]
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