SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s Capitol is awash in allegations of sexual harassment, creating an atmosphere that’s affecting how men and women interact. “Every time someone asks to have drinks, women have to be concerned with what that means and where they’re having drinks and making sure it’s in public.”Even in public places behaviour has crossed into inappropriate territory. The Senate in 2015 briefly offered free round-the-clock transportation to lawmakers in Sacramento after four lawmakers in five years were accused of drunken driving. Lawmakers held at least 30 evening fundraisers over a five-day period in August, according to invitations compiled by Capitol Morning Report. “I think our public also expects us to hold ourselves to a higher standard.”Fearing said there are plenty of ways for lawmakers, staff members and lobbyists to socialize and build essential relationships that don’t involve alcohol.

Source: National Post November 18, 2017 16:24 UTC