May 09 NBC says no culture of harassment in its news division By David Bauder, Associated Press NBC News' internal investigation following Matt Lauer's firing says it doesn't believe there is a culture of sexual harassment at the division. Continue reading
Apr 27 PA congressman who settled sexual harassment charge resigns By Alan Fram, Marc Levy, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania congressman who used taxpayer money to settle a former aide’s sexual harassment charges abruptly resigned from Congress on Friday. Four-term Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan had already decided to not seek re-election this fall. In a resignation… Continue reading
Apr 24 Texas governor calls special election to replace Rep. Farenthold By Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended state law and called a special election in June to fill the seat vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who recently resigned following sexual harassment allegations. Continue reading
Apr 16 Opinion: It’s still not easy to say #MeToo in Hollywood. Here’s why we must By Nell Scovell As difficult and as awkward as speaking out can be, it’s our responsibility to so many who can’t. Continue reading
Apr 06 Texas Rep. Farenthold resigns abruptly amid sexual harassment allegations By Matthew Daly and Will Weissert, Associated Press Since October, eight lawmakers have either resigned or abandoned re-election bids amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Mar 28 All female senators want a debate on the anti-harassment bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press All 22 female senators are bringing public pressure on Senate leaders to debate legislation making it easier for people working in Congress to pursue claims of sexual harassment or discrimination. Continue reading
Mar 21 New female Forest Service head launches review of harassment, sexual misconduct in the agency By Elizabeth Flock The review comes weeks after a PBS NewsHour investigation into these issues, especially in the agency’s firefighting ranks, along with the departure of Forest Service Chief Tony Tooke amid allegations of his own sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Mar 19 Former employee sues celebrity chef Mike Isabella, claiming sexual harassment By Associated Press Chloe Caras is seeking an unspecified amount for pain and suffering, back pay and punitive damages from Mike Isabella, who competed on the cooking reality shows "Top Chef" and "Top Chef: All-Stars," and has about a dozen restaurants in the… Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 3:56 Letter to Congress sheds light on misconduct allegations that led to U.S. Forest Service chief’s resignation By PBS NewsHour The chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Tony Tooke, stepped down this week following a NewsHour investigation into allegations of a culture of sexual misconduct and retaliation within that agency, as well as questions about his own behavior. William Brangham… Continue watching
Mar 08 WATCH: 3 women recount years of harassment in the forest service By Lorna Baldwin Firefighters Darla Bush, Jonel Wagoner and Darlene Hall filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2014, claiming sexual harassment of and retaliation against women in the Forest Service in California. Continue reading