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22 October 2017

When power protects: In Hollywood and politics, a history of hiding abuse

Hollywood and politics have always been as famous for sex scandals as they are for winning hearts and inspiring dreams.
More than in most businesses, in Hollywood and in politics, personal attraction matters. Charisma and sex appeal play a role in people’s decisions to buy movie tickets and cast ballots. Entertainment and elective office are also industries where a relative few hold great power, giving those who toil for them strong incentives to protect their images.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/when-power-protects-in-hollywood-and-politics-a-history-of-hiding-abuse/2017/10/18/f252ded2-af5c-11e7-a908-a3470754bbb9_story.html?utm_term=.65b79faafe4b