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Public Intrest. Butt pinches, threesome requests and a glass ceiling: sexism is systemic in Michigan's political culture

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MLive․com reporters Emily Lawler and Lauren Gibbons – who have both lived the story firsthand – teamed for the unflinching look at culture in the Lansing political scene exposing the toll on women who are trying to have careers and be respected in this environment.

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A pattern of harassment caused former Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero to call off his bid to run for office again.
The Legislature has long talked about its sexual harassment policies but has refused to release them. The day after this series ran the policy was released to the public.

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