Nov 13 France may set minimum legal age for sexual consent By Angela Charlton, Philippe Sotto, Associated Press Two recent court cases have heightened the debate over who is old enough to consent to sex under French law. Continue reading
Nov 13 Another woman claims sexual assault by Senate candidate Roy Moore in the 1970s By Alan Fram and Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The allegation came on day when Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Moore should quit the contest, and Moore fired back that it was McConnell who should step down. Continue reading
Nov 03 House panel schedules hearing on sexual harassment By Associated Press The hearing comes after an Associated Press report featured current and former female lawmakers who said they have been harassed or subjected to hostile sexual comments by fellow members of Congress. Continue reading
Nov 03 'This is just the beginning' of change in the industry, says female director of new movie about life after sexual assault By Rhana Natour "To: the many, many male Directors who have put their hands on my thighs, my waist, my hands, commented inappropriately on what I am wearing," wrote filmmaker Jessica Thompson. "You are some of the main reasons that I made [this… Continue reading
Nov 02 Energy Sec. Perry says fossil fuels can prevent sexual assault By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Rick Perry's remark comes as an uproar over sexual-assault allegations against film mogul Harvey Weinstein has spread to other industries and politics. Continue reading
Oct 23 What Tom Hanks has to say about the Weinstein scandal By Elizabeth Flock, Anne Azzi Davenport "The dam has burst here in a big way, and it is not just the halls of places like Harvey Weinstein’s office," he said. Continue reading
Oct 19 Women in India are also saying #MeToo By Elizabeth Flock "Like most Indian women, I am not safe. I cannot walk where I want. I cannot wear what I want. Not unless I'm 'asking for it'... #MeToo."… Continue reading
Oct 18 All the sexual assault or harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein, recapped By Patty Gorena Morales, Joshua Barajas The allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against film producer Harvey Weinstein intensified this week, as more women came forward and gave on-the-record accounts of the Hollywood mogul making unwanted advances and forcing physical contact. Days after The New York… Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 14:51 As survivors say #MeToo, what will it take to stop widespread sexual harassment? By PBS News Hour In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein story, the hashtag #MeToo has inspired millions of women to share stories of harassment in the workplace and culture. Judy Woodruff explores what’s driving the movement with Fatima Goss Graves of the National… Continue watching
Oct 14 Harvey Weinstein expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences By Corinne Segal, Kamala Kelkar The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 54-member board voted overwhelmingly to “immediately expel” bigtime Oscar player Harvey Weinstein from the governing body of the Academy Awards. Continue reading