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Janelle Monae introduced a performance by Kesha by lumping in the MeToo movement against sexual harassment and assault with other issues such as the gender pay gap. However, it would be disappointing if right-leaning and independent women, who don't support new regulations that are often championed as a way to close the wage gap, leave the conversation because of where the movement is being led. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

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The Grammys’ #MeToo moment signals a dangerous direction for the movement

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January 30, 2018 9:21 pm

The Time's Up movement is meant to combat the mistreatment of women, and that goal should be lauded. But the issue of sexual harassment should be considered separately from other issues, like minimum wage, paid leave mandates, or other planks in the progressive platform. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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Hollywood’s #TimesUp movement has been compromised by progressives

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January 9, 2018 10:18 pm

As black leaders look back on his legacy, instead of reminiscing on Rep. John Conyers' civil rights work, they should look objectively at his track record and the damage his reputation has done on a national scale. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

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Don’t shed any tears for John Conyers

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December 5, 2017 7:02 pm

In many cases, these loans, even with high interest rates, are cheaper than incurring daily fees for overdrawing their accounts. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

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Richard Cordray’s departure should end the campaign against payday loans

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November 20, 2017 9:39 pm

President Barack Obama signs an Executive Order creating the White House Council on Women and Girls, Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Assessing the need for a Council on Women and Girls is in part about good stewardship. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Maybe it’s time for the White House Office of Girls and Women to go

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July 4, 2017 4:01 am

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