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Former Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the First State Democratic Dinner in Dover, Delaware, on March 16, 2019. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Politics Apr 26

Biden says he didn’t treat Anita Hill badly

By Associated Press

Politics Apr 25

Watch 4:04
Biden takes on Trump’s character in 2020 announcement

After months of speculation, former Vice President Joe Biden officially entered the 2020 presidential race. In his announcement, Biden characterized the Trump presidency as existential “threat” and said he felt compelled to try to prevent it from lasting an additional…

Politics Apr 25

Watch 8:12
How black female Democrats may respond to Biden’s candidacy

How will Democrats respond to Joe Biden’s campaign announcement, and can he move past the persistent questions about his treatment of Anita Hill and women more generally? Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., who endorsed Biden’s candidacy…

Politics Apr 25

Anita Hill, the subject of the film "Anita" poses for a photo during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah
Anita Hill says recent conversation with Joe Biden was ‘deeply’ unsatisfying

In an interview with The New York Times published Thursday, Hill said: "I will be satisfied when I know there is real change and real accountability and real purpose."…

By Associated Press

Politics Sep 26

AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Anita Hill speaks at the Texas Conference For Women 2017 at Austin Convention Center on November 2, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images for Texas Conference for Women)
Anita Hill says Kavanaugh hearing isn’t a referendum on #MeToo movement

"Remember, #MeToo is about raising awareness. Just because the Senate's awareness hasn't been raised, doesn't mean that the rest of us haven't evolved and learned," Hill told The Associated Press in a telephone interview.

By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

Sep 20

WATCH: Demonstrators chant, ‘We believe Anita Hill! We believe Dr. Blasey!’

Demonstrators have congregated in a Senate office building to protest Republicans' handling of the sexual-assault accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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Sep 19

Watch 9:06
Anita Hill on Kavanaugh: ‘Without an investigation, there cannot be an effective hearing’

By Judy Woodruff, Geoffrey Lou Guray

With accusations against Brett Kavanaugh evoking memories of another Supreme Court confirmation battle, law professor and author Anita Hill says that a professional investigation is needed to ensure a fair hearing. Hill, who came forward publicly to accuse Clarence Thomas…

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Sep 18

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With Kavanaugh allegations, Democrats warn of repeating mistakes of Anita Hill hearings

President Trump defended Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh again on Tuesday from allegations by psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford that he sexually assaulted her while drunk at a party 36 years ago. Meanwhile, senators jousted over a hearing set for…

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Sep 18

Echoes of Anita Hill in #MeToo allegation against Brett Kavanaugh

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh recall Anita Hill's accusations against Clarence Thomas in 1991, but there are important differences as well as cautions for senators considering how to deal with the allegations.

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Jan 04

Biden hasn’t contacted Anita Hill, weeks after saying he owes her an apology

By Daniel Bush

Former Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that he hasn't contacted Anita Hill, weeks after saying he owed her an apology for her treatment during the 1991 confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

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