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House votes to overhaul how members of Congress and their staffs report sexual harassment

By Juliet Linderman, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Since October, eight lawmakers have either resigned or abandoned re-election bids amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Harassment claims target 4 Missouri lawmakers

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

The Missouri House has dealt with six formal sexual harassment complaints over the past two years, including four that involved lawmakers and that cost more than $22,000 in external legal fees to investigate.

Calls for change grow amid capitol sexual misconduct claims

By Christina A. Cassidy and David A. Lieb

The heightened focus on harassment has led to growing calls for change in a year that already has seen an unusually large number of women expressing interest in running for office.

Arizona lawmaker expelled after sexual harassment allegations

By Bob Christie, Associated Press

Rep. Don Shooter was kicked out of the Arizona Legislature for a lengthy pattern of sexual misconduct.

In an age of #MeToo, artists accused of misconduct are seen in a different light

By PBS News Hour

Chuck Close is famous for his large-scale portraits in contemporary art museums across the world. But recent allegations of sexual harassment have prompted museums to postpone an exhibition and remove his work. It's yet another flashpoint in a national reckoning…

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House committee begins investigation of sexual abuse in sports after Nassar scandal

By Associated Press

The House committee’s letter to USA Gymnastics says the Nassar allegations “raise serious concerns about your organization’s ability to oversee your sport and protect your athletes from abuse and mistreatment.”…

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's #MeToo moment

By Molly Finnegan

"Every woman of my vintage knows what sexual harassment is, though we didn't have a name for it," Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg told an audience at the Sundance Film Festival.

House unveils bill to change how sexual harassment claims are handled in Congress

By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press

The bill comes after months of discussion among both Republican and Democrat lawmakers about how to create more transparency as the #MeToo movement continues to roil the political sphere.

Interior official criticizes parks advisory board that quit out of frustration

By Associated Press

A U.S. Interior Department official has reacted harshly to the resignation of most members of a board that advises it on national parks.

U.S. court system plans review of workplace rules after claims

By Associated Press

The nation's largest federal court circuit announced Friday that it plans to review its workplace protections following the resignation of a judge facing sexual misconduct allegations.