Slow Burn - Becoming Justice Thomas | 4. A National Disgrace
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🗓️ 21 June 2023
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Summary
Anita Hill’s accusations launched urgent and heated conversations about racism and sexual harassment. They also stoked an anger in Clarence Thomas that’s never stopped raging.
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