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Education Dec 10

Researchers report stunning surge of misogyny after the election

By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane

Politics Aug 21

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Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, report says

U.S. Army Special Operations Command reports a wide range of "overtly sexist" comments from male soldiers, including a broad aversion to females serving in commando units.

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Politics Jun 10

FILE PHOTO: Anti-vaccine mandate protesters march in Washington D.C.
White supremacists are riling up thousands on social media

White nationalists and supremacists are building thriving, macho communities across social media platforms like Instagram, Telegram and TikTok.

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Nation Feb 10

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NBC defends Shiffrin coverage, suggests critics motivated by sexism

NBC Sports offered a full-throated defense of how it covered skier Mikaela Shiffrin's shocking Olympics flameout, which drew criticism in some circles for being cruel.

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Politics Aug 04

Some critics see sexism in debate over Biden VP

Biden's team had hoped its search effort would stand out for its inclusion and diversity, but there's been negative commentary, too.

By Sara Burnett, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Jul 25

Women reflect on sexist slur that often goes unpunished

By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

Ask most any woman if she’s ever been called the B-word by a man, and the answer is probably yes. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s impassioned remarks on the House floor against the vulgar words of a male colleague -- and a…

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Mar 06

Watch 8:57
Are female presidential candidates held to a higher standard than males?

With the exit of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a 2020 Democratic presidential field that began as the most diverse in history became, essentially, a contest between two white men. Judy Woodruff talks to Georgetown University’s Lily Adams, former communications director for…

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Oct 08

Watch 16:54
Hillary Clinton: Trump’s actions ‘direct threat’ to national security

As an impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s actions on Ukraine begins, Hillary Clinton says that it appears "that there is evidence of abuse of power and obstruction of justice and contempt of Congress." The former secretary of state and daughter…

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Jul 01

Border Patrol agents’ sexist Facebook posts ‘inappropriate,’ chief says

By Associated Press

Carla Provost said in a statement Monday that any employee who violated standards will be held accountable. ProPublica published a report on the closed Facebook group that comprises about 9,500 current and former employees.

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Jun 28

Watch 9:04
Why we often don’t believe women who report sexual assault

The response to sexual assault allegations made by writer E. Jean Carroll against President Trump is again raising questions about what women face when they take their accusations public. Judy Woodruff speaks with Emily Bazelon of The New York Times…

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