Franken’s decision follows calls from fellow Democrats to step downSenator accused by more than six women of groping or trying to kiss themSenator Al Franken announced his resignation on Thursday,fitting the highest-ranking US politician yet to step down in the wake of widening allegations of sexual misconduct against powerful men in Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and the media and politics.
Speaking on the Senate floor,Franken, who said he would quit in the coming weeks, and said: “All women deserve to be heard and their experiences taken seriously.” Related: The rise and fall of Al Franken: from comedy to politics to shame In every workplace in America,including the US Senate, we must confront the challenges of harassment and misconduct Related: The sexual misconduct allegations against Donald Trump – the full list Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com