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For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out

Anita Hill testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 11, 1991, regarding Clarence Thomas' confirmation to the Supreme Court. AP hide caption

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For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out

Journalists Jane Mayer and Rebecca Traister say Hill's harsh treatment during Clarence Thomas' 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings served as a warning to other women.

For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out

Anita Hill testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 11, 1991, regarding Clarence Thomas' confirmation to the Supreme Court. AP hide caption

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For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out

For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out

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