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#442 - In Defense of Colorblindness (w/ Coleman Hughes)

The Fifth Column

CHAPTER

The Consequences of Unfounded Accusations

The chapter discusses the potential harm caused by making judgments about someone's career and life without sufficient evidence and the significance of hearing from the accused. It explores cases of individuals whose lives were ruined based on accusations without due process, highlighting the impact of Title IX prosecutions on college campuses and the weaponization of accusations in the Me Too movement. The chapter raises questions about fairness, false allegations, and the long-lasting consequences they can have.

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