Rape Culture Julie DiCaro Dec 19, 2024

Sports Taught Americans to Ignore Sexual Assault

Julie DiCaro Dec 19, 2024

It should come as little surprise that an alleged sexual abuser has won a second presidential term and wants to appoint a cabinet full of sex pests, considering our long history of excusing our favorite athletes’ alleged assaults.

#MeToo Kylie Cheung Aug 11, 2023

Tech Has a Serious #MeToo Problem

Kylie Cheung Aug 11, 2023

In this exclusive excerpt from ‘Survivor Injustice,’ Kylie Cheung exposes the disingenuousness of Lyft’s anti-sexual violence measures as the ride-sharing company defiantly eschews ways to protect their consumers.

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Media Lexi McMenamin Aug 11, 2021

This Is How Media Gatekeepers Enable Abusers

Lexi McMenamin Aug 11, 2021

From CNN's Chris Cuomo to the Washington Post's Marty Baron, the U.S. newsroom has a long tradition of empowering perpetrators of sexual assault and harassment by amplifying their voices and silencing survivors and their allies.

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#MeToo Tess Rafferty Mar 11, 2020

The Sacrifice of Speaking Up

Tess Rafferty Mar 11, 2020

Harvey Weinstein is now a convicted rapist—and we owe that to the silence-breakers. But we also owe them something more: the ability to work without fear of being perceived as “difficult” or “dangerous.” We owe them their lives back.

#MeToo Donna Ladd Nov 13, 2019

The Media Is Misogynistic By Design

Donna Ladd Nov 13, 2019

With its egregious lack of representation and cliquey chains of command, is there any wonder big outlets like NBC are covering up for predators?

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Pressing Issues Carla Hay Sep 30, 2019

The Inequities In #MeToo Reporting

Carla Hay Sep 30, 2019

Women journalists are breaking the biggest stories and bringing down powerful abusers. So why are so many men getting the follow-up assignments?

#MeToo Victoria Brownworth Apr 3, 2019

There Is No “Gray Area” When It Comes to Consent

Victoria Brownworth Apr 3, 2019

Four women have come forward to accuse former VP Joe Biden of sexual impropriety, and many are jumping to his defense. Where is the bar for what constitutes sexual harassment, misconduct, and assault?

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#MeToo Brooke Knisley Feb 20, 2019

#MeToo At Work Starts As Early As An Internship

Brooke Knisley Feb 20, 2019

In high-pressure industries, interns work for little to no pay at jobs that could make or break their careers—rendering them among the most vulnerable to harassment and abuse.

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#MeToo Samuel Braslow Feb 13, 2019

The Predators of Instagram

Samuel Braslow Feb 13, 2019

Models and photographers rely on the social-media platform for networking and promotion. But the lack of regulation against scams, harassment—even abuse—leaves young women extremely vulnerable.

#MeToo Victoria Brownworth Jan 31, 2019

Raped, Abused, and Ignored: Disabled Women Are Invisible Victims

Victoria Brownworth Jan 31, 2019

Eighty-three percent of disabled women experience rape or abuse, often at the hands of caretakers. And without a way to report their violations, the perps frequently go unpunished.