Tag: Gender Issues

Beltway Confidential

Matt Lauer, Garrison Keillor: Fake feminism and the men we admire

adriana-vazquez · November 30, 2017 5:01 am

He pointed out the young female on his veranda at dinner and made the inappropriate comment. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump bragged about ‘first-rate p—-y’ in quote removed from 2000 interview: Report

Katie Leach · November 30, 2017 2:50 am

House lawmakers voted unanimously on Wednesday to mandate sexual harassment training. The resolution will require all House lawmakers, officers, staff, and interns to attend anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training sessions during every session of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House votes unanimously to mandate sexual harassment training

Susan Ferrechio · November 29, 2017 8:21 pm

"Secretary Mattis is a defendant in this case, he is directly bound by the injunction and he cannot change the policy that existed before President Trump issued his order," the judge said. (AP Photo/Olga R. Rodriguez)

National Security

Military ordered to begin accepting transgender recruits Jan. 1 despite Trump’s ban

Travis J. Tritten · November 29, 2017 8:08 pm

Minnesota Public Radio is ending all business relationships with Garrison Keillor, creator and former host of "A Prairie Home Companion," "effective immediately." (AP Photo/Jeff Baenen)

Garrison Keillor fired over allegations of inappropriate behavior

Caitlin Yilek · November 29, 2017 6:01 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan said the House Administration Committee will start the "comprehensive review" process of Congress' handling of sexual harassment complaints next week with a hearing on the matter. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Paul Ryan calls for ‘comprehensive review’ of Congress’ sexual harassment problem

Susan Ferrechio · November 29, 2017 4:15 pm

Rep. John Conyers settled a wrongful dismissal complaint with a former female staffer in 2015, according to a report. The woman had accused Conyers of terminating her after she rejected his sexual advances and received a severance payment of $27,000. (Jay Mallin / Bloomberg)

Kathleen Rice wants Paul Ryan to release John Conyers accuser from confidentiality agreement

Melissa Quinn · November 29, 2017 3:54 pm

"Today" show's co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, who co-anchors the show later in the morning, said they had only just received the news about NBC firing Matt Lauer and they described an internal memo sent out by network chairman with the decision. (Screenshot)

Women anchors clean up after sexual harassment firings

Eddie Scarry · November 29, 2017 3:13 pm

I think we can find common ground on one guardrail that could be erected to mitigate the problem of workplace sexual harassment. Let's call it the "Pants Rule": Male bosses should keep their pants on for the entirety of business meetings with colleagues. (iStock Photo)

Beltway Confidential

If you can’t accept the Pence Rule at work, can we at least agree on the Pants Rule?

Timothy P. Carney · November 29, 2017 2:08 pm

President Trump tweeted Wednesday, "Wow, Matt Lauer was just fired from NBC for 'inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.'" (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump on Matt Lauer’s firing: ‘Wow’

Anna Giaritelli · November 29, 2017 12:36 pm

Matt Lauer appears on NBC's "Today" show on Friday, May 3, 2013 in New York.

Matt Lauer fired from NBC over alleged inappropriate sexual behavior

Caitlin Yilek · November 29, 2017 12:07 pm

Roy Moore regains footing in Alabama Senate race: Poll

David M. Drucker · November 29, 2017 8:05 am