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CNN
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A letter signed by more than 50 former staffers of Rep. Eric Swalwell described recent allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against him as “serious” and “credible,” while demanding he resign from Congress and drop his bid for California governor. https://cnn.it/47Vxjx2

The Slow Bat
@theslowbat.bsky.social

Hey @cnn.com thank you for reporting on and bringing awareness to Swalwell’s action! But you could do more to ensure SA perpetrators are held to account, which will deter other (wannabe) perpetrators and give the victims confidence that the system will listen to them. 1/n

The Slow Bat
@theslowbat.bsky.social

Firstly, how about doing an investigation and reporting on assaults the elected officials on the conservative side are committing. There are many investigations small media outlets and newspapers do. You could significantly elevate awareness by joining them. 2/n

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The Slow Bat
@theslowbat.bsky.social

Secondly, please write a detailed analysis of how conservatives vs liberals respond in diametrically opposite ways when one of their own is found out. Conservatives close ranks on the person while liberals hold them accountable. Of course there are exceptions on both sides, but there’s a norm. 3/n