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#MeToo

Founded by Tarana Burke more than a decade ago, #MeToo came to new prominence in October 2017, after dozens of women came forward with allegations of sexual harassment and assault by Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. The movement has continued to evolve ever since; here’s where it stands today.

Life
Watch: Bill Cosby’s most recent comedy show was a disasterWatch: Bill Cosby’s most recent comedy show was a disaster
Life

He joked “you have to be careful drinking around me,” and a heckler called him a rapist.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Culture
Celebrity Apprentice fired Bill Cosby’s TV daughter for not calling him for helpCelebrity Apprentice fired Bill Cosby’s TV daughter for not calling him for help
Culture

This was terrible.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Criminal Justice
Bill Cosby’s wife invoked the Rolling Stone sexual assault story to defend himBill Cosby’s wife invoked the Rolling Stone sexual assault story to defend him
Criminal Justice

This is unreal.

By Alex Abad-Santos
#MeToo
Fashion icon Beverly Johnson: “Motherfucker” Bill Cosby drugged meFashion icon Beverly Johnson: “Motherfucker” Bill Cosby drugged me
#MeToo

The supermodel wrote a piece about her allegations for Vanity Fair.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Politics
‘1 in 5’: how a study of 2 colleges became the most cited campus sexual assault statistic‘1 in 5’: how a study of 2 colleges became the most cited campus sexual assault statistic
Politics

It’s a huge problem that we don’t really know how common sexual assault on campus is.

By Libby Nelson
Criminal Justice
Two-thirds of sexual assault victims don’t go to the policeTwo-thirds of sexual assault victims don’t go to the police
Criminal Justice

Rape and sexual assault are way less likely to be reported to police than other violent crimes.

By Dara Lind
Criminal Justice
9 stories that show how badly colleges handle sexual assault on campus9 stories that show how badly colleges handle sexual assault on campus
Criminal Justice

No matter what happened at UVA, a wealth of anecdotes show colleges haven’t been able to protect their students from sexual assault.

By Libby Nelson
#MeToo
Judy Huth says Bill Cosby molested her when she was 15. Read her lawsuit hereJudy Huth says Bill Cosby molested her when she was 15. Read her lawsuit here
#MeToo

Huth alleges that Cosby got her drunk, took her to a party at the Playboy Mansion, and sexually assaulted her.

By Amanda Taub
#MeToo
There’s a “nuclear option” on college sexual assault – and it will never be usedThere’s a “nuclear option” on college sexual assault – and it will never be used
#MeToo

The federal government can really punish colleges for ignoring sexual assault.

By Libby Nelson
Education
UVA has expelled 183 students for honor code violations — and none for sexual assaultUVA has expelled 183 students for honor code violations — and none for sexual assault
Education

It’s time for an honor code about how students treat one another.

By Libby Nelson
Culture
Can you hate Bill Cosby but still love his TV show? It depends.Can you hate Bill Cosby but still love his TV show? It depends.
Culture

How will allegations against the comedian affect the legacy of his work?

By Emily St. James
Criminal Justice
Why we were so desperate to ignore the Bill Cosby rape allegationsWhy we were so desperate to ignore the Bill Cosby rape allegations
Criminal Justice

We fear the consequences of believing rape accusations. Our fear makes us do bad things.

By Amanda Taub
#MeToo
Don Lemon to Bill Cosby’s rape accuser: you could have bitten his penisDon Lemon to Bill Cosby’s rape accuser: you could have bitten his penis
#MeToo

‘You know, there are ways not to perform oral sex if you don’t want to do it.’

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
#MeToo
Janice Dickinson becomes 15th woman to accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assaultJanice Dickinson becomes 15th woman to accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault
#MeToo

The supermodel detailed her allegations in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Culture
Bill Cosby refuses to respond to rape allegationsBill Cosby refuses to respond to rape allegations
Culture

This question gives me no pleasure, Mr. Cosby,” Simon begins, “but there have been serious allegations against you in the last couple of days.”

By Kelsey McKinney
Criminal Justice
Why Hannibal Buress won’t let people forget that 13 women have accused Bill Cosby of rapeWhy Hannibal Buress won’t let people forget that 13 women have accused Bill Cosby of rape
Criminal Justice

“Trust me, if you leave here and google ‘Bill Cosby rape,’ that shit has more results than ‘Hannibal Buress.’”

By Dylan Matthews
Criminal Justice
Yes means yes: California’s new sexual assault law, explainedYes means yes: California’s new sexual assault law, explained
Criminal Justice

The state has redefined what it means for college students to consent to sex. Will their sex lives and rights change dramatically? Probably not.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
#MeToo
Terry Richardson: explainedTerry Richardson: explained
#MeToo

Richardson is one of the most successful fashion photographers in the business, but he’s also one of the most controversial. He’s been accused of using that power and prominence to abuse young women looking to make it.

By Alex Abad-Santos
#MeToo
6 charts that explain sexual assault on campus6 charts that explain sexual assault on campus
#MeToo

One in five women, or 19 percent, is the victim of an attempted or completed sexual assault while in college.

By Libby Nelson