The dispute between Rose McGowan and Meryl Streep is important, but it’s distracting us from the real problem

As the Harvey Weinstein wounds still fester, women in Hollywood are figuring out how to respond, and not everyone’s on the same page.

Case in point: The recent dispute featuring Rose McGowan, Amber Tamblyn, and Meryl Streep. 

The three have recently expressed, or been linked to, differing opinions on how to call for change in the entertainment industry. The online bickering among spectators that’s followed has muddied the waters a bit, making us momentarily forget who the real villain is: harassers like Weinstein. 

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