Tag: Sexual Harassment

It's about temptation, excitement, and (dare I say it) sin. (AP Photos/File)

Taking women accusers seriously should be bipartisan

Philip Klein · November 21, 2017 3:36 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan reiterated his announcement last week that the Committee on House Administration look into how to improve the legislative branch's policies for preventing and responding to sexual harassment. Ryan said, "Additional reforms to the system are under consideration as the committee continues its review. People who work in the House deserve and are entitled to a workplace without harassment or discrimination." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Paul Ryan calls John Conyers sexual harassment report ‘extremely troubling’

Anna Giaritelli · November 21, 2017 3:27 pm

Statements from Ivanka Trump, President Trump's daughter and an assistant to the president, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., are featured in the 30-second ad, called "Voices." (Image courtesy screenshot)

Ivanka Trump, Jeff Sessions focus of new campaign ad for Roy Moore challenger Doug Jones

Melissa Quinn · November 21, 2017 3:13 pm

The Jones campaign released a new 30-second ad quoting Ivanka Trump, Sen. Richard Shelby (Alabama's senior senator and a Republican), and Alabama's favorite son, Attorney General Jeff Sessions. (Aly Grice/The Troy Messenger via AP)

Beltway Confidential

The Doug Jones gut punch to Roy Moore

Philip Wegmann · November 21, 2017 3:06 pm

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., right, speaks during a rally opposing the war in Iraq as Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., listens on the National Mall Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

Washington Secrets

Maxine Waters to women: John Conyers ‘has impeccable integrity on our issues’

Paul Bedard · November 21, 2017 2:14 pm

Eight women have accused television host Charlie Rose of multiple unwanted sexual advances and inappropriate behavior. CBS News suspended Rose and PBS is to halt production and distribution of his show following the sexual harassment report.

Charlie Rose ripped by CBS co-hosts: ‘This has to end’

Eddie Scarry · November 21, 2017 2:09 pm

Women who worked with Al Franken during his "Saturday Night Live" days said they support him. In an open statement, they wrote, "What Al did was stupid and foolish, and we think it was appropriate for him to apologize to Ms. Tweeden, and to the public." (Screenshot)

Women of ‘Saturday Night Live’ back Al Franken, but say he was ‘stupid and foolish’

Pete Kasperowicz · November 21, 2017 1:46 pm

A House lawmaker hopes House Speaker Paul Ryan will schedule a vote on a sexual harassment bill next week. The Member and Employee Training and Oversight on Congress Act, or the Me Too Congress Act, serves as a way to update the legislative body's protocols for dealing with harassment allegations. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Debbie Dingell calls on Paul Ryan to vote on sexual harassment bill next week

Anna Giaritelli · November 21, 2017 1:22 pm

Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., said that the "prominent" figure in Congress who sexually assaulted her in 1982 was not a U.S. senator. "It was not Ted Kennedy, I will say that," she said. "Because all the media took off that way. He always treated me with dignity and respect. And that's why it's dangerous for people to start speculating." (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Debbie Dingell: Ted Kennedy did not sexually assault me

Anna Giaritelli · November 21, 2017 1:00 pm

Top Republicans might have avoided confronting Roy Moore over allegations of sexual misconduct prior to Weinstein. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

How the Harvey Weinstein era brought out the GOP infighting over Roy Moore

David M. Drucker · November 21, 2017 5:01 am

Much of "Me Too" was driven by the mantra, "Believe women." If partisans get their way, that mantra will be, "Believe women, but only if it helps our side." (AP)

Al Franken, Bill Clinton, Roy Moore, and Donald Trump: Sex and cynical politics

Washington Examiner · November 21, 2017 5:01 am

Sexual harassment scandals are blowing up the media

Eddie Scarry · November 21, 2017 5:01 am