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Protesters rally against Christynne Wood, a transgender woman who was criticized for using the female locker room at the YMCA, in Santee, a suburban city in San Diego County California, January 21, 2023. (SANDY HUFFAKER/AFP via Getty Images)

Why moral panic over "grooming" works

Matthew Rozsa
Wade Robson, from left, director Dan Reed and James Safechuck pose for a portrait to promote the film "Leaving Neverland" at the Salesforce Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. (AP/Taylor Jewell)

Why abuse stories matter more than stats

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Pete Davidson with Colin Jost on "Saturday Night Live." (NBC/SNL)

Catholic leaders demand apology from SNL

Matthew Rozsa
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How we talk about MJ and abuse matters

Rachel Leah
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Pope Francis (Getty/Alberto Pizzoli)

Was Pope's summit a publicity stunt?

Matthew Rozsa
Pope Francis (AP/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Francis takes on American church

Matthew Rozsa
Pope Francis (Getty/Franco Origlia)

Pope reacts to clergy sex abuse scandal

Shira Tarlo
Dennis Hastert (AP/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Institutional sexual abuse

Donald McCarthy
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Katie McDonough
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