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Smith: When the narrative just doesn’t work

News stories over the last few weeks have exposed the perpendicular reality on the political left. The group of partisans who give voice to women’s rights, civility in the public square, free speech and tolerance had their actions revealed as quite problematic considering their words.

Let’s look at a few examples.

There’s an outbreak of sexual assault allegations against high-profile men familiar to the cause of the progressive left. As reported by Vox.com, Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is accused of everything from violent rape to forced nude massages, according to 82 women.

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No surprise that the industry that objectifies and monetizes women and children in pornography, gratuitous sex and even violence on screen would have within its daily operations such abuse, right?

But in major newsrooms, the culture should be professional – or so we think.