Jan 11 All the state lawmakers facing sexual misconduct claims By Associated Press In the past year, numerous state lawmakers across the country have been accused of sexual misconduct or harassment. Here's a list of who so far have resigned or faced other consequences. Continue reading
Jan 11 How states are rethinking sexual misconduct policies after months of complaints By David A. Lieb, Associated Press A 50-state review by The Associated Press found that almost all legislative chambers now have at least some type of written sexual harassment policy, though they vary widely. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 6:38 Tracee Ellis Ross: 'The curtain has been pulled' on Hollywood inequity and abuse By Charlayne Hunter-Gault Systemic change is happening in Hollywood, says Tracee Ellis Ross, star of the sitcom “black-ish.” Ellis Ross is a founder of Time’s Up, a legal defense fund that aims to support those who have been affected by sexual violence. The… Continue watching
Jan 04 Biden hasn't contacted Anita Hill, weeks after saying he owes her an apology By Daniel Bush Former Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that he hasn't contacted Anita Hill, weeks after saying he owed her an apology for her treatment during the 1991 confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Continue reading
Dec 29 3 eye-opening, science-based New Year's resolutions that could help everyone By Teresa Carey A New Year’s resolution might not change the world, but what if it could change how you see things?… Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 6:18 Ford tackled a factory harassment culture before. Why is it still happening? By PBS News Hour Ford has dealt with the legal ramifications of racial and sexual harassment at two auto factories in the past. A new New York Times investigation chronicles how a culture of harassment has returned, raising questions about the intractable conditions blue-collar… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 8:23 Here's what happens when someone wants to sue for sexual harassment By PBS News Hour When a worker wants to sue over sexual harassment, they must first file a complaint with the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In light of the conversation around the #MeToo movement, the number of complaints are expected to spike substantially. Continue watching
Dec 17 In the wake of #MeToo, a new spotlight on harassment in biomedical science By Leah Samuel, STAT Alongside the #MeToo movement and a continuing drumbeat of assault allegations, biomedical science has also had its share of accused harassers. Continue reading
Dec 16 Anita Hill to lead Hollywood commission on sexual harassment By Michael D. Regan A coalition of powerful Hollywood and media figures on Friday formed a commission meant to address the avalanche of sexual misconduct claims in the entertainment industry that have emerged in recent months. Continue reading
Dec 13 PBS suspends distribution of 'Tavis Smiley' amid misconduct allegations By Erica R. Hendry Smiley, in a statement later that night, said the broadcaster had gone too far. Continue reading