Tag: Gender Issues

Blake Farenthold will repay Treasury for harassment claim

Susan Ferrechio · December 4, 2017 1:56 pm

In an interview with the Texas Star-Telegram, Terri Barton said she was very taken by Barton when they met in an online chatroom in 2001 but his personality severely changed after they got married. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Joe Barton’s ex-wife calls him a serial cheater after nude photo leak

Eddie Scarry · December 3, 2017 9:05 pm

Gloria Steinem hasn't quite jumped aboard the increasingly popular bandwagon that says it is time we get serious about Bill Clinton's storied history of sexual misconduct, but she's getting close. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Gloria Steinem, longtime Clinton apologist, flirts with jumping on the ‘Bill Is Bad’ bandwagon

Becket Adams · December 1, 2017 6:03 pm

Both Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., talk a big game about principles, and both fold at the first sign of a threat to their standing with their respective bases. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Ted Cruz and Kirsten Gillibrand are two peas in a pod

Becket Adams · December 1, 2017 4:07 pm

In this file photo from Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., attends a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Rep. Jackie Speier calls for John Conyers to go: His behavior is ‘that of a predator’

Melissa Quinn · December 1, 2017 3:47 pm

The "Today" show aired the first picture seen of Lauer since he was fired, which showed him getting out of a Jeep near his home. (Screenshot)

‘Today’ show airs first pictures of Matt Lauer since he was fired

Pete Kasperowicz · December 1, 2017 12:33 pm

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, right, announced Thursday he plans to retire from the House of Representatives and will not seek re-elections. Barton's decision comes after an image of a naked man resembling the congressman was shared on social media last week. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Nude selfie ends Joe Barton’s career in the House

Melissa Quinn · November 30, 2017 5:20 pm

For two decades, faithfuls of the "Today" show received morning headlines from leading anchor Matt Lauer, but were greeted early on Wednesday by a solemn duo of Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Beltway Confidential

The symbolic weight of women seizing the reins from ousted male anchors

Emily Jashinsky · November 30, 2017 2:24 pm

An Army veteran accused Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., of touching her breast while she was deployed in Kuwait in 2003. She said the alleged groping took place during a photo op during Franken's USO tour. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Army veteran fifth woman to accuse Al Franken of sexual misconduct

Caitlin Yilek · November 30, 2017 2:08 pm

"Morning Joe" hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough fight on the air about what they knew about NBC "Today" show host Matt Lauer, who was fired on Wednesday. (Screenshot)

Mika Brzezinski, Joe Scarborough fight on the air over what they knew about Matt Lauer

Pete Kasperowicz · November 30, 2017 1:30 pm

NBC News fired "Today" show host Matt Lauer on Wednesday for "inappropriate sexual behavior." Lauer said Thursday, "There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry." (Nathan Congleton/NBC via AP)

Matt Lauer apologizes, says he’s ‘soul searching’ after being fired from NBC

Caitlin Yilek · November 30, 2017 12:31 pm

Beltway Confidential

Why voting for Roy Moore is bad and you should feel bad

Siraj Hashmi · November 30, 2017 10:55 am