Tag: Sexual Harassment

Garrison Keillor, creator and former host of "A Prairie Home Companion," was fired on Wednesday by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of improper behavior. (AP Photo/Jeff Baenen, File)

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Washington Post publishes one hell of a Garrison Keillor update

Becket Adams · November 29, 2017 11:15 pm

Sources say in a report that Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., will not resign from his post. However, he intends to announce in January he will no longer run for re-election. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

John Conyers will not seek re-election in 2018: Report

Diana Stancy Correll · November 29, 2017 11:12 pm

Detroit-area lawyer Arnold Reed says the 88-year-old Michigan Democrat will fight all accusations that he behaved inappropriately toward four former female members of his staff. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

John Conyers’ attorney: Accusers should be prepared to back up their misconduct claims

Naomi Lim · November 29, 2017 10:40 pm

One suspects that many asked: if their side won't punish their wrongdoers, why should I punish my side's wrongdoers? (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Michael Barone: Are liberals’ sex scandals boosting Roy Moore?

Michael Barone · November 29, 2017 9:54 pm

Matt Lauer, co-host of the NBC "Today" television program, has been let go after NBC was made aware of significant sexual misconduct allegations lodged against him.

‘Today’ co-host Matt Lauer sexually harassed female colleagues, had secret button to lock office door: Report

Melissa Quinn · November 29, 2017 9:53 pm

DeSantis criticized the secrecy of the payments, which left even lawmakers in the dark. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republican bill would publicize sexual harassment claims and force repayment

Susan Ferrechio · November 29, 2017 9:05 pm

A woman from Texas shared her messages with Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, to the press and said the two had been talking for several years on Facebook Messenger. The correspondence focused mainly on politics, but some were sexually suggestive. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Rep. Joe Barton exchanged sexually suggestive Facebook messages with Texas woman: Report

Melissa Quinn · November 29, 2017 9:03 pm

"Zero tolerance means consequences for everyone, no matter your contribution to our country, you do not get a pass to harass or discriminate," Pelosi said on the House floor. "No matter how great the legacy, it is not a license to harass or abuse." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Pelosi: Sexual harassment is wrong ‘no matter your contribution to our county’ or ‘legacy’

Al Weaver · November 29, 2017 8:25 pm

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

An internal memo said David Sweeney was no longer on staff. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

NPR editor exits after sexual misconduct allegations

Eddie Scarry · November 29, 2017 7:51 pm

Spicer added that he was not privy to any new information regarding the women who came forward during the election. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sean Spicer: Sexual misconduct allegations against Trump ‘should be treated seriously’

Naomi Lim · November 29, 2017 7:44 pm

"We are not urging John to resign," Richmond said. "We think that is a decision for -- while the ethics investigation is going on -- we think that is a decision for he, his family and his constituents to make." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Congressional Black Caucus chair: We are ‘not urging’ John Conyers to resign

Al Weaver · November 29, 2017 7:15 pm