The mistreatment allegations "speak to unacceptable behavior that must not be tolerated in any campaign or any workplace," Sanders said. - Unflattering light -The #MeToo movement has existed since 2006, but it took on renewed urgency after explosive sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein broke in October 2017. Frustration with Trump's perceived misogyny helped a record number of women, mostly Democrats, get elected to Congress in 2018. And #MeToo now threatens to dent the aspirations of presidential contenders, as it brings gender equality front and center with the budding 2020 race. The long march towards gender equality nevertheless should remain a 2020 priority, stressed Michael Ceraso, Sanders's 2016 California campaign director.

Source: Bangkok Post January 11, 2019 15:45 UTC