What’s certain is that a new subject has recently been added: sexual consent. I’m a longtime rape-prevention activist and I’ve worked to popularize the “yes means yes” standard of affirmative consent, so I’m thrilled — and a little flabbergasted — to see the issue taking center stage. Bewildered by Michelle Obama’s indelible speech condeming Mr. Trump’s comments, Mike Pence told CBS, “I don’t understand the basis of her claim.”I’m here to help. What matters about Mr. Trump’s behavior isn’t that he uses vulgar language, or that he likes to touch women. Some see the affirmative consent standard as too permissive.

Source: New York Times October 19, 2016 19:19 UTC