Morals and ethics. Respect, rigour, and care. It is difficult to know where the US will go from here.

I avoided watching the live testimony: some events require a distance from memories that only need the smallest of triggers to be refuelled.

Ford withstood and held her own in a situation that should have been handled better: supposed lawmakers using an inappropriate process to examine a potential crime. As for the nominee, I wonder about his judgement — and his appropriateness for the seat — more and more.