Tag: Gender Issues

Republicans feel they might finally make headway with some women voters after Democrats didn't immediately crack down on Rep. John Conyers of Michigan and Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota. The two are accused of sexual misconduct and have strong bases. (AP Images)

Republicans: Democrats waging their own ‘war on women’ with Al Franken and John Conyers

David M. Drucker · November 29, 2017 5:01 am

At 92 years of age, Angela Lansbury is an entertainment industry icon. If nothing else in the entirety of her long and illustrious career but for this single objectionable statement gives you pause, why not use the opportunity to explain how you believe she's wrong, rather than revoke your respect and admiration altogether? (Photo by Casey Curry/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

Why disown people over one disagreeable opinion?

Emily Jashinsky · November 28, 2017 11:07 pm

At least 220 women from the national security sector -- including at the Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and USAID -- signed a letter to call attention to the problem of sexual harassment. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

More than 200 women in national security community sign open letter on sexual harassment

Melissa Quinn · November 28, 2017 7:52 pm

Rep. John Conyers' lawyer feels the sexual harassment allegations against the congressman from female staff members "are uncorroborated. At worst, they're just not believable." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Beltway Confidential

Lawyer for John Conyers blames his alleged victim for failing to report

Emily Jashinsky · November 28, 2017 4:39 pm

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., said he is stepping aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee amid a congressional investigation into allegations he sexually harassed female staff members. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Another former staffer accuses John Conyers of sexual harassment

Melissa Quinn · November 28, 2017 4:00 pm

No Things Considered

Nancy Pelosi speaks on Bill Clinton and John Conyers on No Things Considered

Tim Young · November 28, 2017 2:38 pm

Tuscaloosa resident and retired Marine Col. Lee Busby checks the sculpture he made outside the University of Alabama Foundry in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Busby launched a last-minute campaign to run for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama. "I think I will draw from both Roy Moore supporters and Doug Jones supporters," he said. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)

National Security

Retired Marine colonel: Last-minute challenge to Roy Moore is ‘winnable’

Pete Kasperowicz · November 28, 2017 1:12 pm

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., on Monday claimed he had no memory of sexual assault, yet he apologized and said he would "learn from my mistakes." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Al Franken’s apology falls flat in Minnesota

Pete Kasperowicz · November 28, 2017 12:48 pm

Days after the word broke that Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., and some other left wing politicians have joined the crowded ranks of noted male personalities who exposed themselves to or encroached upon female associates, Michelle Goldberg, one of the New York Times' stable of feminist writers, had the good sense to suggest they be purged. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)

Forgiving Al Franken: Feminists tighten their grip on the hot stove

Noemie Emery · November 28, 2017 5:01 am

If Democrats are going to methodically choose the candidates most likely to win, the price may be that there are loud complaints from various segments of the party. (Illustration by Nate Beeler for the Washington Examiner)

Democrats plunge into civil war

Laura Barrón-López · November 28, 2017 5:01 am

According to the guide, published by the University of Oklahoma Gender and Equality Center, in addition to "she," "he," and "they," students should also be aware of "Ze," "Sie," "Zie," "Zi," "Ey," and "Per." (via Facebook).

Speech police at University of Oklahoma issue new gender-neutral pronoun guide

John Patrick · November 27, 2017 10:23 pm

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., said he remembers being on a USO tour with radio host Leeann Tweeden in 2006, but doesn't remember forcing her to kiss him as they rehearsed a skit. He said he apologized for that incident because he respects her memory of what happened. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Al Franken claims no memory of sexual assault, but will ‘learn from my mistakes’

Anna Giaritelli · November 27, 2017 6:43 pm