At the end of 1919, two hundred and fifty "foreign undesirable" left the port of New York, forbidden ever to return to the United States.
Among those heading off into exile was the "highly dangerous foreigner"
Emma Goldman, who had been arrested several times for opposing the draft, for promoting contraceptives, for organizing strikes and for other attacks on national security.
Some of Emma's sayings:
"Prostitution is the greatest triumph of Puritanism."
"Is there anything indeed more terrible, more criminal, than our glorified sacred function of motherhood?"
"Heaven must be an awfully dull place if the poor in spirit live there."
"If voting changed anything, it would be illegal."
"Every society has the criminals it deserves."
"All wars are wars among thieves who are too cowardly to fight, and therefor induce the young manhood of the whole world to do the fighting for them."
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Men Accused of Sexual
Misconduct in 2017 (so far)
Morgan Spurlock Documentary filmmaker
Accusation Mr. Spurlock made public previous accusations of sexual harassment and rape against him.
Fallout Stepped down from his production company.
Response“You
see, I’ve come to understand after months of these revelations, that I
am not some innocent bystander, I am also a part of the problem.”
Mario Batali Chef, restaurant owner and co-host of ABC show, “The Chew"
Accusation Sexual misconduct, including inappropriate touching, with four women.
Fallout Fired by ABC and stepped away from his businesses.
Response“I
take full responsibility and am deeply sorry for any pain, humiliation
or discomfort I have caused to my peers, employees, customers, friends
and family.”
Ryan Lizza Writer for The New Yorker and political analyst for CNN
Accusation Improper sexual conduct.
Fallout Fired from The New Yorker.
Response“I
am dismayed that The New Yorker has decided to characterize a
respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate.”
Alex Kozinski Federal appeals court judge
Accusation Sexual misconduct or inappropriate comments with six female subordinates.
Fallout Retired.
Response“It grieves me to learn that I caused any of my clerks to feel uncomfortable; this was never my intent.”
Trent Franks U.S. representative for Arizona
Accusation Asked two female staff members to be surrogates to bear his child.
Response“I clearly became insensitive as to how the discussion of such an intensely personal topic might affect others.”
Lorin Stein Editor of The Paris Review
Accusation Sexually inappropriate behavior, including unwanted touching.
Response“I
blurred the personal and the professional in ways that were, I now
recognize, disrespectful of my colleagues and our contributors, and that
made them feel uncomfortable or demeaned.”
Danny Masterson Actor
Accusation Raping four women.
Fallout Fired from a Netflix show, “The Ranch.”
Response“From
day one, I have denied the outrageous allegations against me. I have
never been charged with a crime, let alone convicted of one.”
Matt Dababneh California state assemblyman
Accusation Sexual harassment of a lobbyist.
Response“My
stepping down isn't out of guilt or out of fear. It’s out of an idea
that I think it’s time for me to move on to new opportunities.”
Ruben Kihuen U.S. representative for Nevada
Accusation Unwanted sexual propositions.
Fallout Will not seek re-election.
Response“I want to state clearly again that I deny the allegations in question.”
Israel Horovitz Playwright and founding artistic director of the Gloucester Stage theater
Accusation Sexual abuse of nine women, some of whom were teenagers at the time.
Fallout Theater has cut ties, and two plays were canceled.
Response“To
hear that I have caused pain is profoundly upsetting, as is the idea
that I might have crossed a line with anyone who considered me a
mentor.”
Justin Huff Broadway casting director
Accusation Sexual misconduct.
Fallout Fired by his employer, Telsey + Company.
ResponseDid not respond to requests for comment.
Garrison Keillor Creator and former host of “A Prairie Home Companion”
Accusation Inappropriate behavior with a co-worker.
Fallout Dropped by Minnesota Public Radio.
Response“I’ve
been fired over a story that I think is more interesting and more
complicated than the version MPR heard. Most stories are.”
Matt Lauer Co-host of “Today"
Accusation Sexually inappropriate behavior with at least one woman.
Response“Some
of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized, but there
is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and
ashamed.”
Johnny Iuzzini Chef and judge on ABC's “The Great American Baking Show”
Accusation Sexual harassment of four employees.
Response“I am shattered and heartbroken at the thought that any of my actions left members of my team feeling hurt or degraded.”
Charlie Rose Television host
Accusation Sexual harassment of at least eight women, including groping and lewd phone calls.
Fallout Fired by CBS. Bloomberg and PBS canceled distribution of his interview show, “Charlie Rose.”
Response“I
have behaved insensitively at times, and I accept responsibility for
that, though I do not believe that all of these allegations are
accurate.”
John Conyers Jr. U.S. representative for Michigan
Accusation Sexual harassment of employees.
Response“They are not true. I cannot explain where they came from.”
Russell Simmons Co-founder of Def Jam Records and other businesses
Fallout Stepped down from his businesses.
ResponseIn
response to one of the earlier accusations, he said he had been
“thoughtless and insensitive in some of my relationships over many
decades” and apologized. Of later accusations of violent sexual behavior, he said
“I vehemently deny all these allegations. These horrific accusations
have shocked me to my core and all of my relations have been
consensual.”
Al Franken U.S. senator for Minnesota
Accusation Sexual harassment of several women, including forcibly kissing and groping.
Response“I
know in my heart, nothing that I have done as a senator, nothing, has
brought dishonor on this institution, and I am confident that the Ethics
Committee would agree.”
David Sweeney Chief news editor at NPR
Accusation Sexual harassment of at least three female colleagues.
ResponseDid not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Stephen Bittel Florida Democratic Party chairman
Accusation Sexually inappropriate comments and behavior.
Response“I
have much to learn, but my goal is and has always been to make sure
every member of our party has a safe environment in which to succeed. It
seems I’ve not been successful in that goal, and I will do better.”
Wes Goodman Ohio state representative
Accusation Inappropriate behavior.
Response“I
sincerely regret that my actions and choices have kept me from serving
my constituents and our state in a way that reflects the best ideals of
public service.”
Steve Jurvetson Co-founder of a venture capital firm and a board member of Tesla and SpaceX
Accusation Sexual misconduct.
Fallout Resigned from firm and taking leave of absence from boards.
Response“Let me be perfectly clear: No such allegations are true.”
Tony Cornish Minnesota state representative
Accusation Sexual harassment.
Response“I sincerely apologize for my unwelcome behavior.”
Eddie Berganza Editor at DC Comics
Accusation Sexual harassment, including groping and forcibly kissing women.
ResponseMr. Berganza did not respond to a message on Facebook from The Times seeking comment.
Andrew Kreisberg Executive producer of “Arrow,” “Supergirl,” “The Flash"
Accusation Sexual harassment of more than a dozen people.
Fallout Fired by Warner Bros. TV Group.
Response“I have made comments on women’s appearances and clothes in my capacity as an executive producer, but they were not sexualized.”
Louis C.K. Comedian and producer
Accusation Sexual misconduct with five women, including exposing himself and masturbating in front of them.
Fallout FX and other media companies cut ties. Movie release and comedy special were canceled.
Response“These stories are true. … I have been remorseful of my actions.”
Dan Schoen Minnesota state senator
Accusation Sexual harrassment, including sending a sexually explicit photograph.
ResponseThe allegations are “either completely false or have been taken far out of context,” Mr. Schoen told MinnPost.
Benjamin Genocchio Executive director of the Armory Show art fair
Accusation Sexual harassment, including unwelcome touching of five women.
Response“To
the extent my behavior was perceived as disrespectful, I deeply and
sincerely apologize and will ensure it does not happen again.”
David Guillod Co-chief executive of Primary Wave Entertainment agency
Accusation Sexual assault of four women.
Response“Mr. Guillod denies any allegations of nonconsensual sex,” his lawyer told TheWrap.
Andy Dick Actor
Accusation Sexual harassment, including groping.
Response“I
didn’t grope anybody. I might have kissed somebody on the cheek to say
goodbye and then licked them. ... I’m not trying to sexually harass
people.”
Michael Oreskes Head of news at NPR and former New York Times editor
Accusation Sexual harassment of three women.
Response“I am deeply sorry to the people I hurt. My behavior was wrong and inexcusable, and I accept full responsibility.”
Hamilton Fish President and publisher of The New Republic
Accusation Complaints by female employees.
Response“Women
have longstanding and profound concerns with respect to their treatment
in the workplace. Many men have a lot to learn in this regard. I know I
do, and I hope for and encourage that new direction.”
Kevin Spacey Actor
Accusation Sexual assault of multiple men and sexual misconduct with a minor.
Fallout Fired from "House of Cards" and cut from other projects.
Response“Kevin Spacey is taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment,” said his representative in a statement.
Raul Bocanegra California state assemblyman
Accusation Sexual harassment of at least six women.
Response“While I am not guilty of any such crimes, I am admittedly not perfect.”
Mark Halperin NBC News and MSNBC contributor, co-author of “Game Change"
Accusation Sexual harassment of at least five women.
Fallout Dismissed from MSNBC and NBC News and had upcoming book and HBO adaptation canceled.
Response“I
am profoundly sorry for the pain and anguish I have caused by my past
actions. I apologize sincerely to the women I mistreated.”
Rick Najera Director of CBS's Diversity Showcase
Accusation Sexual harassment, including inappropriate comments to performers.
Response“We are heartbroken and confounded by deliberate and cruel defamations,” said his family in a statement.
Knight Landesman Publisher of Artforum
Accusation Sexual harassment of at least nine women, including groping.
Response“I fully recognize that I have tested certain boundaries, which I am working hard to correct.”
Leon Wieseltier A former editor at The New Republic
Accusation Sexual harassment of several women, including inappropriate advances.
Fallout Fired from Emerson Collective, which canceled publication of a magazine he was editing.
Response“For my offenses against some of my colleagues in the past I offer a shaken apology and ask for their forgiveness.”
Terry Richardson Fashion photographer
Accusation Sexual harassment of models.
Fallout Banned from working with Condé Nast.
Response“Many
of his professional interactions with subjects were sexual and explicit
in nature but all of the subjects of his work participated
consensually,” a spokeswoman said.
John Besh Chief executive of the Besh Restaurant Group
Accusation Sexual harassment.
Response“I alone am entirely responsible for my moral failings. This is not the way the head of a company like ours should have acted.”
Lockhart Steele Editorial director of Vox Media
Accusation Sexual harassment of at least one person, including unwanted kissing.
ResponseVox
Media's chief executive said Steele had admitted to “engaging in
conduct that is inconsistent with our core values and will not be
tolerated.”
Robert Scoble Tech blogger and co-founder of the Transformation Group
Accusation Sexual assault of at least two women.
Response“Each of the women who have come forward used grains of truth to sell false narrative.”
Cliff Hite Ohio state senator
Accusation Repeatedly propositioning a female state employee.
Response“I recognize that this was inappropriate behavior. … I apologize completely.”
Chris Savino Creator and showrunner of “The Loud House”
Accusation Sexual harassment, including unwanted sexual advances, of as many as 12 women.
Response“I am deeply sorry and I am ashamed.”
Roy Price Head of Amazon Studios
Accusation Sexual harassment of one woman.
ResponseCould not be reached for comment.
Andy Signore Senior vice president of content for Defy Media
Accusation Sexual assault of one woman and harassment of several others.
Response“Mr.
Signore unequivocally denies allegations of sexual assault, harassment
or retaliation of any kind,” his lawyer said in a statement.
Harvey Weinstein Producer and co-founder of the Weinstein Company
Accusation
Raping three women. Sexual assault and harassment of dozens of others —
including masturbating, exposing himself and unwelcome touching.
Fallout Fired from his company and expelled from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Response“I
appreciate the way I've behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a
lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it.” He denied the
accusations of nonconsensual sex.
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In 1971 on this day,
Stanley Kubrick's X-rated film "
A Clockwork Orange" based on the book by
Anthony Burgess and starring
Malcolm McDowell premieres.
What's
Jay have to say about Kubrick's film:
....Alex has an affinity for Beethoven, despite his predominate
brutishness, which often plays over scenes of violence or sex, including
rape.
Alex and his "droogs" engage in "ultra-violence," and end up raping the
wife of a liberal activist who opposes the state's draconian control
measures. Later, Alex attempts to rape a wealthy woman who lives in a
country estate and is caught. What we see here is a prophetic view of
the future of man's world. A globalized, 1984-style slum, where a few
elites and intelligentsia live outside the urban areas.
The intelligentsia like the writer and the behaviorist therapist seeking
to cure Alex have a faulty view of human nature, and this is the
key. The film is full of sexual (and other bodily function elements)
images which display the fact that most men are led about by their
bodily desires, and contribute nothing to society. The liberal
activists and therapists continually try to make Alex a "productive"
member of society and seek to influence him with religion and other
salves. However, the crucial point of the film is that Alex remains
Alex.
(Read Jay's full article here.)
