
Gender
A new survey finds 81% of women have experienced sexual harassment
"The findings show that this is a pervasive problem and permeates all sectors of our lives," says Holly Kearl, the main author of the report.
8 years ago
Report detailing harassment at NPR cites ‘high level of distrust’ of management
Concerns about misconduct were reportedly flagged throughout Oreskes' two-and-a-half year tenure at the network right up to the day he was fired.
8 years ago
Trump denies woman’s allegation of unwanted kissing in Trump Tower
The Washington Post profiled Rachel Crooks, one of more than a dozen women who have accused President Trump of sexual misconduct. Trump responded today via twitter.
8 years ago
More than twice as many women are running for Congress in 2018 compared to 2016
Democratic women are amped up for 2018.
8 years ago
Longtime radio host John DeBella sued for sexual harassment
Jennifer Neill, John DeBella's former on-air sidekick, claims the radio host routinely made lewd comments and groped her. Bosses did nothing to curtail it, she says.
8 years ago
Are female-led companies the answer to sexual misconduct?
Promoting more women to boards and the C-Suite is considered a critical step, but critics caution it is not enough, particularly when it comes to turning around a company.
8 years ago
Actors union presents guidelines on preventing sexual harassment
After deliberating for months, SAG-AFTRA produces a set of harassment-prevention guidelines. Philadelphia hosted the first discussion of the recommendations.
8 years ago
Listen 1:25Is Trump putting misogyny on the midterm ballot?
The misogynist-in-chief isn't consciously trying to alienate women on the eve of a midterm election season. Trump simply can't help himself.
8 years ago
Make movies great again: The ‘alt-right’ cinematic backlash
You may have heard about a Facebook group dedicated to undermining 'Black Panther,' the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first nonwhite superhero movie.
8 years ago
Elif Shafak’s “Three Daughters of Eve”
ELIF SHAFAK is an award-winning Turkish novelist who writes about women’s and min ...
8 years ago
Listen 35:30Can award season provide a path to justice in Hollywood?
Given the way the ceremony ended, when Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty ...
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The world won’t change until women of privilege make room for all women
It’s one thing to stand for inclusivity and racial justice; it’s something else to walk those values every day.
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After revelations of gender pay gap at BBC, 4 male hosts agree to salary cut
Last July, the BBC revealed the salaries of all employees earning more than $200,000 a year. Two thirds were men.
8 years ago
USOC Tells USA Gymnastics’ Board To Resign Within 6 Days
USA Gymnastics' board must resign, the U.S. Olympic Committee says, or it will lose its certification as a national governing body
8 years ago
‘Sensitive Guys’ a comedy about no laughing matter
A Philadelphia theater company is premiering a new play this week, dealing with sexual assault on a college campus.
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