Tag: Sexual Harassment

The White House appears to have made mistakes in handling the Rob Porter allegations at the very moment #MeToo consumed the national discourse. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

Rob Porter and the lessons from #MeToo

Emily Jashinsky · February 8, 2018 11:34 pm

A new Pentagon anti-harassment policy released Thursday bans a range of unacceptable behaviors such as stereotyping, violence, discrimination, and "offensive jokes." (David B. Gleason / Wikimedia Commons)

No joking matter, new Pentagon anti-harassment policy bans offensive humor

Jamie McIntyre · February 8, 2018 7:20 pm

Initially dubbed the "adult in the room," over seven months into the job, John Kelly has proved he's anything but. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Beltway Confidential

After Rob Porter’s domestic abuse revelation, John Kelly has some explaining to do

Siraj Hashmi · February 8, 2018 5:55 pm

Entertainment Weekly reported this week that the "Today" show "is currently enjoying its best streak in over five years by topping the competition in viewers and the key demographics." (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Beltway Confidential

Turns out viewers really like ‘Today’ without Matt Lauer

Emily Jashinsky · February 8, 2018 5:16 pm

There were 50 reports of sexual assaults at the West Point, N.Y., military academy, an increase of 24 cases from the 2015-2016 school year. (iStock)

National Security

West Point sees sexual assault reports nearly double

Melissa Quinn · February 7, 2018 10:11 pm

Steve Wynn said Tuesday he could no longer continue in his role leading his eponymous empire in light of "an avalanche of negative publicity." (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Steve Wynn steps down as CEO of Wynn Resorts following allegations of sexual misconduct

Diana Stancy Correll · February 7, 2018 3:10 am

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Two women claim Marines didn’t take their sexual harassment complaints seriously: Report

Diana Stancy Correll · February 7, 2018 2:15 am

After outside counsel found "insufficient evidence" in a sexual harassment claim against Ryan Seacrest (pictured above), Seacrest wrote an op-ed cautioning against unfair processes of adjudication. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

After beating a sexual harassment claim, Ryan Seacrest argues for presumption of innocence, fair reviews

Emily Jashinsky · February 6, 2018 11:45 pm

"[Anita] Hill is not trusted by conservative women," Penny Nance wrote. "Hollywood had the opportunity to own their sin and clean up their mess but instead chose to make political points. That's disappointing. They should replace Hill." (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Beltway Confidential

Conservative women ask Time’s Up to remove Anita Hill from leadership post. Will they at least listen?

Emily Jashinsky · February 6, 2018 11:10 pm

"For years, members of Congress have gotten away with truly egregious behavior," said Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., left. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House passes anti-sexual harassment bills inspired by the #MeToo movement

Pete Kasperowicz · February 6, 2018 7:05 pm

The Martyrdom of Rose McGowan

Alice B. Lloyd · February 6, 2018 10:00 am

For the first time in their charmed lives, Bill and Hillary Clinton are genuinely damaged goods. (Win McNamee via AP, Pool)

The Clintons’ political death by delayed reaction

Noemie Emery · February 6, 2018 5:01 am