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More from #MeToo: Sexual harassment and assault allegations continue to surface across industries

Culture
Multiple women, including Mandy Moore, have accused musician Ryan Adams of emotional abuseMultiple women, including Mandy Moore, have accused musician Ryan Adams of emotional abuse
Culture

The Ryan Adams accusations are a reminder of how predators deny us their victims’ art.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Aziz Ansari actually talked about the sexual misconduct allegation against him like an adultAziz Ansari actually talked about the sexual misconduct allegation against him like an adult
Culture

It wasn’t perfect, but his new standup act offered a pretty good example of what to say when you’re accused.

By Anna North
Culture
Bryan Singer, director of Bohemian Rhapsody, is accused by 4 men of sexual assaultBryan Singer, director of Bohemian Rhapsody, is accused by 4 men of sexual assault
Culture

In a new report from the Atlantic, four men say that Singer sexually assaulted them while they were underage.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
“The Pussy Grabber Plays” puts the stories of Trump’s accusers onstage“The Pussy Grabber Plays” puts the stories of Trump’s accusers onstage
Culture

More than a dozen women accused Trump of sexual misconduct. A new production shows the aftermath.

By Anna North
Culture
Louis C.K. and Aziz Ansari have an opportunity for redemption. They’re squandering it.Louis C.K. and Aziz Ansari have an opportunity for redemption. They’re squandering it.
Culture

Their post-#MeToo comedy is a loss for us all.

By Anna North
Culture
Time’s Up was at the center of the 2018 Golden Globes. What has come of it?Time’s Up was at the center of the 2018 Golden Globes. What has come of it?
Culture

What the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund has accomplished in its first year.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Women made historic gains in 2018. But in so many ways, it was still the Year of the Man.Women made historic gains in 2018. But in so many ways, it was still the Year of the Man.
Culture

It was a year of white male rage. Soraya Chemaly, the author of a book on anger, explains why.

By Anna North
Culture
Kevin Spacey released a bizarre video evoking Frank Underwood, apparently to defend himselfKevin Spacey released a bizarre video evoking Frank Underwood, apparently to defend himself
Culture

The actor, whom more than 30 people have accused of sexual assault and harassment, faces new felony assault charges in Nantucket District Court.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Media
This startup wants to save journalism. It hired a former NPR boss accused of sexual harassment.This startup wants to save journalism. It hired a former NPR boss accused of sexual harassment.
Media

In the latest #MeToo comeback, former NPR news chief Michael Oreskes is joining a startup tasked with “restoring faith in media.”

By Anna North
Politics
How the federal courts have failed victims of sexual harassmentHow the federal courts have failed victims of sexual harassment
Politics

Federal judges have developed a narrow view of what behavior is bad enough to be illegal.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Culture
Report: how Les Moonves avoided consequences for sexual misconduct allegations for so longReport: how Les Moonves avoided consequences for sexual misconduct allegations for so long
Culture

A woman shared her harassment allegations against the ex-CBS CEO years ago. Nothing happened.

By Anna North
Explainers
Law students pressure firms to stop banning sexual harassment suitsLaw students pressure firms to stop banning sexual harassment suits
Explainers

Student groups will stop promoting jobs at firms with mandatory arbitration.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Culture
This new Les Moonves story is a case study in how the system works to protect powerful menThis new Les Moonves story is a case study in how the system works to protect powerful men
Culture

A New York Times story says ousted CBS CEO Les Moonves tried to trade TV parts for silence.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Monica Lewinsky is finally having her momentMonica Lewinsky is finally having her moment
Culture

She’s emerged as a powerful spokesperson on power, consent, and #MeToo.

By Anna North
Technology
Google announces changes to sexual harassment policies after global employee walkoutGoogle announces changes to sexual harassment policies after global employee walkout
Technology

The company is meeting some, though not all, of its employees’ demands.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Money
Topshop billionaire Philip Green is at the center of a #MeToo scandalTopshop billionaire Philip Green is at the center of a #MeToo scandal
Money

Green tried to stop the press from publishing reports of harassment claims against him. Now some shoppers are calling for a boycott.

By Chavie Lieber
Explainers
How Republicans are using the language of #MeToo against DemocratsHow Republicans are using the language of #MeToo against Democrats
Explainers

These Republican candidates want voters to “believe women” — as long as they’re accusing Democratic candidates.

By Anna North
Culture
Shitty Media Men List creator Moira Donegan on the year in #MeTooShitty Media Men List creator Moira Donegan on the year in #MeToo
Culture

“This conversation has been going on for a lot longer than just the year.”

By Constance Grady
Explainers
Hillary Clinton’s defense of Bill Clinton is why women don’t come forwardHillary Clinton’s defense of Bill Clinton is why women don’t come forward
Explainers

It’s another example of the way powerful people too often protect their own, rather than survivors.

By Anna North
Money
WeWork is being sued for allegedly enabling sexual harassmentWeWork is being sued for allegedly enabling sexual harassment
Money

A new lawsuit claims the company spent more on parties than on sexual harassment training.

By Gaby Del Valle
Politics
Christine Ford is still getting death threats. But she’s getting thank-you notes too.Christine Ford is still getting death threats. But she’s getting thank-you notes too.
Politics

“I wanted her to know that she wasn’t alone,” said one supporter who wrote a letter to Ford.

By Anna North
The #MeToo movement and its evolution, explained
Explainers

Here’s where the movement stands today.

By Anna North
Politics
#HimToo, the online movement spreading myths about false rape allegations, explained#HimToo, the online movement spreading myths about false rape allegations, explained
Politics

The hashtag could hurt male survivors.

By Anna North
archives
All the men who never assaulted meAll the men who never assaulted me
archives

I met a guy at a party. I told him no. Nothing happened. That is normal.

By Maura Quint
Politics
Christine Blasey Ford shows the lengths women have to go to be believedChristine Blasey Ford shows the lengths women have to go to be believed
Politics

Critics say she has no evidence. She gathered her own.

By Li Zhou