Tag: Sexual Harassment

If Democrats truly believed in amplifying the voices of women who fell victim to sexual harassment, assault, or rape, they would show zero tolerance for their own members' conduct and call for Conyers' resignation. (AP)

Given Nancy Pelosi’s defense of John Conyers, Democrats are arguably the worst at handling sexual misconduct

Siraj Hashmi · November 27, 2017 7:43 pm

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., points to a question as he speaks to the media on Capitol Hill, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Secrets

Congressional watchdog demands names in $17M sex harassment payoffs

Paul Bedard · November 27, 2017 7:17 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

"Upon further reflection during the recent holiday weekend, and conversations with family, friends, supporters, I have decided to resign earlier from the State Assembly effective immediately, which was my original intention," Bocanegra said. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California Democratic Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra now resigning ‘immediately’ after sexual harassment allegations

Kara Zupkus · November 27, 2017 6:27 pm

"You can't be serious," CNN's Chris Cuomo replied. (Screenshot)

Breitbart editor cites Ringo Starr’s ‘You’re Sixteen, You’re Beautiful, You’re Mine’ in Roy Moore discussion

Kara Zupkus · November 27, 2017 5:22 pm

Trump had left the door open to a campaign event for Moore last week just before departing Washington for Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump won’t campaign for Roy Moore in Alabama

Sarah Bedford · November 27, 2017 5:13 pm

What the ad lacks in logic, it makes up for in raw appeals to emotion. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Beltway Confidential

New ad: Roy Moore has never been caught before, so how could he be guilty now?

Philip Wegmann · November 27, 2017 4:46 pm

Judge Roy Moore, Sen. Al Franken, and Rep. John Conyers are alleged to have committed a crime to some degree and the response toward what should happen has shifted based on expertise and party affiliation. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Beltway Confidential

Regardless of party, double standards on sexual harassment are still annoying

Nicole Russell · November 27, 2017 3:08 pm

(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Washington Secrets

Top diplomat sexually harassed by congressman at White House

Paul Bedard · November 27, 2017 12:21 pm

Wut: Nancy Pelosi Uses the Roy Moore Defense for John Conyers

Chris Deaton · November 27, 2017 10:10 am

The sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. John Conyers and Senate candidate Roy Moore dominated the headlines. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Weekend wrap: Sexual harassment scandals bedevil Democrats and Republicans alike

Kyle Feldscher · November 27, 2017 3:04 am

"I'm embarrassed and ashamed. I've let a lot of people down and I'm hoping I can make it up to them and gradually regain their trust." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Al Franken vows to return to work Monday despite being ‘ashamed’ over groping allegations

Josh Siegel · November 26, 2017 7:48 pm