I wrote a piece for a mainstream outlet (not the NYT), mentioning the sexual assault allegations against Roy Moore. Some nervous lawyer edited it to "sexual misconduct." I said, okay, pull my piece. They reverted back to "sexual assault." Writers, don't let them lawyer you down.
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Replying to @zeynep
you rock! misleading to weaken frame w/ more general term for the allegation re 14 yr old.
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Replying to @svateboje
Yeah I understand not unduly smearing people for what are, indeed, accusations but it's ridiculous that we can't even describe the accusations.
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Replying to @zeynep @svateboje
Smearing is saying (or suggesting) a conviction when there's merely been an accusation. Describing the accusation clearly and directly is the opposite of a smear.
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