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    Have we reached zero tolerance for sexual misconduct? | Jill Abramson

    I see a wide gulf between Harvey Weinstein, facing rape allegations, and Franken’s admitted misconduct, writes Guardian columnist Jill Abramson
    by Jill Abramson Nov 19, 2017 3 minutes
    ‘In theory, I’m all for zero tolerance of sexual misconduct.’ Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP

    Have we arrived at a zero tolerance moment for sexual misconduct by powerful men? Al Franken could be the test case.

    In 2006, he is alleged to have forcibly kissed a woman. There is also a photo of him posing, like a jackass, appearing to grope her breasts as she slept. The photo, posted by the woman on Twitter, is already a classic of the #MeToo movement.

    Still, I see a wide gulf between Harvey Weinstein, facing rape allegations, and Franken’s admitted misconduct. Franken was not yet elected to public office when this photo was taken. He was

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