76 State Lawmakers Accused of Sexual Misconduct since Jan 2017

The Associated Press has been tracking accusations of sexual misconduct involving state legislators since the beginning of 2017, and the total has now reached 76. Thirty have resigned or been removed from office. Twenty-six have faced various forms of discipline within office. The remaining 20 who have been accused are either in-process or are facing some other outcome. If this is happening with individuals entrusted with our well-being and safety, what can we expect from the average citizen in a position of power? To read the entire AP article, click this link: