What does redemption look like in the age of #MeToo?
From Louis C.K. returning to the stage to Paige Patterson returning to the pulpit, men accused of sexual harassment, misconduct, or sexism more broadly are going on what are, in essence, comeback tours.
Meanwhile, some defenders of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, now accused of two separate instances of sexual assault and misconduct in high school and college, have argued that Kavanaugh's youth excuses his behavior. (Kavanaugh has denied both allegations). The American Conservative columnist Rod Dreher argued that to deny the possibility of forgiveness and rehabilitation to youthful sexual offenders sets a “terrible standard” for public life.
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