How #MeToo finally came to N.J. politics
New Jersey lawmakers are promising a "culture change" after 20 women in state politics shared their stories of being groped, harassed and even raped.
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New Jersey lawmakers are promising a “culture change” after 20 women in state politics shared their stories of being groped, harassed and even raped at work events. Despite the #MeToo movement growing around the world, why has it taken so long for their stories to come to light?
Guest: NJ.com’s Kelly Heyboer, who reported this story with Susan K. Livio
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