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 20 Democrats sue to keep GOP Rep. Farenthold on 2018 ballot By Associated Press Democrats sued today to keep Texas Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold's name on the 2018 ballot even though the congressman says he won't seek a fifth term amid allegations of sexual harassment. Continue reading
Dec 19 House member offices paid $342,000 in discrimination settlements over 4 years, report says By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press The new numbers were released Tuesday by the House Office of Compliance, the taxpayer-funded office that handles the often-secret payouts to House employees. The information reveals three previously undisclosed settlements for sexual harassment. 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 14 Interior Department says 1 in 3 employees report being harassed By Associated Press The Bureau of Indian Affairs and National Park Service reported the most incidents. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Ryan says Farenthold ‘made the right decision’ to retire following sexual harassment allegations By Associated Press Ryan told journalists Thursday that he's spoken to the four-term Texas lawmaker, who said in a Facebook video: "I am announcing my decision not to run for re-election."… Continue reading
Dec 14 Texas Rep. Farenthold to retire from House amid harassment accusations By Alan Fram and Will Weissert, Associated Press Texas Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold won't seek re-election next year, adding his name to the list of lawmakers leaving Congress amid sexual harassment allegations that have cost powerful men their jobs in politics, the arts and other businesses. Continue reading
Dec 13 Rep. Diane Black says she was sexually harassed in the Tennessee legislature By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press U.S. Rep. Diane Black says Congress needs to expose federal lawmakers who settled cases, force them to repay any tax dollars involved and ban such taxpayer-funded settlements going forward. Continue reading
Dec 11 What to watch in Alabama’s Senate race By Daniel Bush The special election for Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ former seat has been dominated by news of sexual misconduct allegations against Judge Roy Moore. Continue reading