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Ginny Thomas, conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, raised hackles this week when she left a voice message for Anita Hill, whose accusations of sexual harassment against Mr. Thomas at his confirmation hearings nearly 20 years ago riveted, and divided, the nation.

The hostility and disrespect Ms. Hill faced from many of the Senators back then is scarcely conceivable today.  Thomas was confirmed and has since served as arguably the least distinguished member of the Court in living memory.

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