Tag: Sexual Harassment

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Ivy League panel: ‘Womanism in the Age of Trump’

Angela Morabito · November 21, 2017 5:01 am

It took President Trump's election to shine a bright light on the straight lines between the excuses made on behalf of former President Bill Clinton and the fact that Trump survived the attacks made upon him, which could not be seen until now. (AP Images)

If Bill Clinton is the cause, Trump is the effect

Noemie Emery · November 21, 2017 5:01 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell last week called on the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Al Franken to be investigated by toothless Senate panel

Susan Ferrechio · November 21, 2017 5:01 am

"Late Night" host Seth Meyers jabbed Kellyanne Conway on his show Monday night for not being harder on Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, who faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct with teenagers when he was in his 30s. (screenshot)

Seth Meyers takes Kellyanne Conway to task for wanting Roy Moore in the Senate to pass tax reform

Diana Stancy Correll · November 21, 2017 4:31 am

According to affidavits, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., made a number of unwanted sexual overtures toward female staff, including requesting sexual favors, caressing and touching, rubbing legs and backs in public, and having his staff contact and transport women they believed were having affairs with the congressman. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

John Conyers settled wrongful dismissal case in 2015 over sexual misconduct: Report

Diana Stancy Correll · November 21, 2017 3:41 am

"It is essential that these women know I hear them and that I deeply apologize for my inappropriate behavior," Charlie Rose said in a statement. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Charlie Rose accused of sexual misconduct: Report

Diana Stancy Correll · November 20, 2017 10:42 pm

"Girls" showrunner Lena Dunham, who has made a name for herself amplifying the voices of women, has caught flack from other progressives after she stepped forward to defend a friend and colleague who stands accused of rape. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Beltway Confidential

Lena Dunham had a bad weekend

Emily Jashinsky · November 20, 2017 10:40 pm

Credo Action and Indivisible said Se. Al Franken, who is expected to undergo a Senate Ethics Investigation, should step down.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Liberal groups urge Sen. Al Franken to resign

Laura Barrón-López · November 20, 2017 9:24 pm

Sanders added that the White House still "feel[s] like the people of Alabama should make a decision on who they should elect." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Sarah Sanders mum on Roy Moore, but says Trump wants allies in Congress

Gabby Morrongiello · November 20, 2017 9:01 pm

"PBS will air 'David Letterman: The Mark Twain Prize' on Monday evening. Senator Al Franken participated in the event, but will not appear substantially in the PBS program," PBS said in a statement. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Al Franken edited out of PBS special honoring David Letterman

Melissa Quinn · November 20, 2017 8:03 pm

The announcement came as the Los Angeles Times was preparing to publish a story accusing Bocanegra of sexually harassing six women. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, file)

Democratic California assemblyman announces resignation amid sexual harassment allegations

Mandy Mayfield · November 20, 2017 6:49 pm

Movements -- the religious right or liberal feminists -- can start acting like partisans. (AP Photos)

Beltway Confidential

Political parties devour moral movements

Emily Jashinsky · November 20, 2017 6:20 pm