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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for sure. also contributes to obscuring key distinctions. like C Rose stuff clearly awful, but hardly fondling a child after isolating her by telling the mother he’ll look after her.
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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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This is so important, both for today and for posterity in terms of how things are framed in public memory. If Moore is elected, the watering down is only going to get worse to make things more comfortable. So thank you for holding the line.
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