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Hugh Jackman on the Sex Scandal That Changed America

MONKEY BUSINESS

Jackman and ‘The Front Runner’ director Jason Reitman on the sex scandal that doomed a presidential hopeful, changed politics, and got us to finally think: What about the woman?

Kevin Fallon | Published Nov 06, 2018

Trump’s Sex Life Didn’t Matter. Gary Hart’s Did.

FLASHBACK

While Gary Hart’s sex scandal toppled his 1988 presidential campaign, Trump was elected to the White House despite a seemingly endless string of them.

Julia Arciga | Published Oct 30, 2018

The First Political Sex Scandal Casualty

Turning Point

In a new book on the 1987 episode that wrecked Gary Hart’s presidential chances, Matt Bai argues that it marks the moment when political reporting went tabloid.

Lloyd Grove | Published Oct 01, 2014

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The Week’s Best Longreads

Longreads

From the exile of a former president in Williamsburg to the return of Wonder Woman, The Daily Beast picks the best journalism from around the web this week.

John Boot | Published Sep 21, 2014

Donna Rice Feels Monica Lewinsky’s Pain

Survivors

Advice from one scandalized woman to another on how to build a life when the entire world has judged you.

Keli Goff | Published May 09, 2014

Hope, Change and Traffic Jams

Inauguration Diaries
Justin Green | Published Jan 22, 2013

Zimmerman’s Account Questioned

THE STORY

Trayvon Martin supporters wonder why Zimmerman didn’t need prompt medical attention for his injuries.

Allison Samuels | Published Mar 27, 2012

Canoodling at Wall Street

Occupy Wall Street

Occupy Wall Street may not be about sex, but protesters still find ways to hook up. By Casey Schwartz.

Casey Schwartz | Published Oct 19, 2011

Why Republicans Are Better at Affairs

Candidates in both parties cheat on their wives. But, Gail Sheehy notes, it's usually Democrats, like John Edwards, who get caught.

Gail Sheehy | Published May 07, 2009

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