Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category
12.17.2020
“America’s favorite charity” exposed for silencing survivors
Three women filed federal charges against United Way Worldwide, accusing CEO Brian Gallagher of targeting them after they spoke up about sexual harassment. Two were fired.
07.24.2020
Netflix Dropped Chris D’Elia Show After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Last month, Mr. D’Elia was the subject of multiple accounts from women who said that the comedian made sexual advances toward them when they were younger.
07.17.2020
In the Wake of #metoo
The #metoo movement has given survivors the chance to share stories that many have been carrying around as secrets for a long time, sometimes for decades.
04.29.2020
Understanding Sexual Violence in Context
Sexual Assault Awareness Month came and went in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Yet sexual violence, along with other global crises, is as relevant and urgent as ever. Our choices for US president are now Donald Trump and Joe Biden, who both have evaded testimonies from women of sexual assault and rape.
10.18.2019
President of Major U.S. Union Accused of Sexual Harassment
Ten people describe experiencing or witnessing inappropriate behavior by AFGE president J. David Cox. He denies the allegations.
05.17.2019
Caught in the Middle of #metoo: Unions That Represent Accusers and Accused
When New York City Ballet fired the star dancer Amar Ramasar eight months ago for sharing vulgar texts and sexually explicit photos of a dancer with a colleague, it said it needed “to ensure that our dancers and staff have a workplace where they feel respected and valued.”
01.24.2019
#metoo Inside the Labor Movement
The #metoo movement represents an opportunity for the labor movement to authentically connect to the experiences of women in all workplaces, and show that a union card means protection from sexual harassment, whether the harasser is the boss or a coworker.