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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.

Culture
Emma Thompson won’t work with disgraced Pixar chief John LasseterEmma Thompson won’t work with disgraced Pixar chief John Lasseter
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Her letter explaining why is excellent.

By Constance Grady
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R. Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuseR. Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse
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The charges may involve a tape that appears to show Kelly engaging in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl.

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

By Constance Grady
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Aziz Ansari says he hopes he’s “become a better person” since being accused of sexual misconductAziz Ansari says he hopes he’s “become a better person” since being accused of sexual misconduct
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Aziz Ansari used a stop on his comedy comeback tour to finally open up about last year’s controversial allegations of sexual misconduct.

By Aja Romano
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Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly and its explosive reception, explainedLifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly and its explosive reception, explained
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“People can’t say they haven’t heard”: how the docuseries changed the R. Kelly conversation.

By Constance Grady
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R. Kelly’s music label has reportedly dropped himR. Kelly’s music label has reportedly dropped him
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RCA Records and its parent company, Sony, appear to be distancing themselves from the singer in the wake of Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly.

By Constance Grady
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Lady Gaga is taking her R. Kelly collaboration off streaming and iTunesLady Gaga is taking her R. Kelly collaboration off streaming and iTunes
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Gaga made a song with R. Kelly in 2013. Now, she says the choice was “twisted.”

By Constance Grady
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R. Kelly reportedly faces a new criminal investigation after Lifetime’s docuseriesR. Kelly reportedly faces a new criminal investigation after Lifetime’s docuseries
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After 25 years of accusations, will R. Kelly finally face legal consequences?

By Constance Grady
Culture
Chance the Rapper: “Making a song with R. Kelly was a mistake”Chance the Rapper: “Making a song with R. Kelly was a mistake”
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In Surviving R. Kelly, Chance says engrained prejudice against black women protected Kelly from consequences.

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

By Constance Grady
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John Legend to R. Kelly: “Time’s up”John Legend to R. Kelly: “Time’s up”
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Legend is the only major music star to speak out against R. Kelly in a new doc.

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

By Anna North
Politics
“This will make schools less safe”: why Betsy DeVos’s sexual assault rules have advocates worried“This will make schools less safe”: why Betsy DeVos’s sexual assault rules have advocates worried
Politics

The new regulations from the Education Department will make it harder for students to report harassment and assault, advocates say.

By Anna North
Culture
Monica Lewinsky is finally having her momentMonica Lewinsky is finally having her moment
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She’s emerged as a powerful spokesperson on power, consent, and #MeToo.

By Anna North
Politics
Mitch McConnell says sexual harassment legislation could still get through Congress this yearMitch McConnell says sexual harassment legislation could still get through Congress this year
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It’s been nearly a year since Congress started working on sexual harassment legislation. It could finally become law.

By Li Zhou
Explainers
How Republicans are using the language of #MeToo against DemocratsHow Republicans are using the language of #MeToo against Democrats
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These Republican candidates want voters to “believe women” — as long as they’re accusing Democratic candidates.

By Anna North
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Shitty Media Men List creator Moira Donegan on the year in #MeTooShitty Media Men List creator Moira Donegan on the year in #MeToo
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“This conversation has been going on for a lot longer than just the year.”

By Constance Grady
Politics
I’m a sexual assault survivor. And a conservative. The Kavanaugh hearings were excruciating.I’m a sexual assault survivor. And a conservative. The Kavanaugh hearings were excruciating.
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I’m appalled at the response from my own community on Kavanaugh.

By Rachael Denhollander
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“Enough is enough”: Michelle Obama speaks out in support of #MeToo“Enough is enough”: Michelle Obama speaks out in support of #MeToo
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Obama announced the launch of the Global Girls Alliance on International Day of the Girl.

By Stavros Agorakis
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GOP Senate nominee calls #MeToo a “movement toward victimization”GOP Senate nominee calls #MeToo a “movement toward victimization”
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Rep. Kevin Cramer is looking to unseat Heidi Heitkamp in the upcoming US Senate race for North Dakota.

By Stavros Agorakis
Politics
The FBI’s limited investigation into the Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations, explainedThe FBI’s limited investigation into the Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations, explained
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The investigation could uncover new information. But it will depend on how much leeway the FBI gets from the White House.

By German Lopez
Politics
New poll shows that Republicans have become the party of #MeToo backlashNew poll shows that Republicans have become the party of #MeToo backlash
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A majority of Republicans would support a candidate whom multiple women have accused of sexual assault (again).

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Trump openly mocked Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault testimony at a rallyTrump openly mocked Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault testimony at a rally
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“Upstairs? Downstairs? Where was it — I don’t know.”

By Tara Golshan
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Bill Cosby is in prison. But the first real #MeToo trial hasn’t happened yet.Bill Cosby is in prison. But the first real #MeToo trial hasn’t happened yet.
Culture

The true test of the movement’s impact on the criminal justice system has yet to come.

By Anna North
Politics
Kellyanne Conway: “I’m a victim of sexual assault”Kellyanne Conway: “I’m a victim of sexual assault”
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She made the remarks while defending Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination on CNN with Jake Tapper.

By Emily Stewart
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Watch: sexual assault survivors confront Jeff Flake in emotional exchange before Kavanaugh voteWatch: sexual assault survivors confront Jeff Flake in emotional exchange before Kavanaugh vote
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“You’re telling all women that they don’t matter,” one woman said.

By German Lopez
The Ford-Kavanaugh sexual assault hearings, explained
Explainers

If you want to know why women don’t come forward with allegations of sexual assault, today’s Senate hearings offered a clue.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
We need to talk about Kavanaugh and alcoholWe need to talk about Kavanaugh and alcohol
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The research is clear: Alcohol plays a major role in sexual assault and violent crime across America.

By German Lopez
Kavanaugh’s hearing is a test of how much we care about sexual assault
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The #MeToo movement exposed the myths around assault. What happens with Brett Kavanaugh will show if anything has really changed.

By Constance Grady and Anna North
Politics
Trump admits sexual assault allegations against him have affected his defense of KavanaughTrump admits sexual assault allegations against him have affected his defense of Kavanaugh
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“I’ve had a lot of false charges made against me, really false charges.”

By Li Zhou
Politics
Michael Avenatti’s client says she witnessed Kavanaugh sexually assault girls in high schoolMichael Avenatti’s client says she witnessed Kavanaugh sexually assault girls in high school
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Julie Swetnick says she was “gang raped” at a party Kavanaugh attended.

By Emily Stewart
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Mel Gibson has set the blueprint for a #MeToo comeback. Expect other men to follow it.Mel Gibson has set the blueprint for a #MeToo comeback. Expect other men to follow it.
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We have a pretty good idea of what the men planning their #MeToo comebacks will do. Gibson already did it.

By Constance Grady
Gender
Bill Cosby’s spokesperson says his client and Brett Kavanaugh are victims of a “sex war”Bill Cosby’s spokesperson says his client and Brett Kavanaugh are victims of a “sex war”
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Spokesperson Andrew Wyatt also claimed Cosby was subjected to “the most racist and sexist trial in the history of the United States.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Gender
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison for 2004 assault of Andrea ConstandBill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison for 2004 assault of Andrea Constand
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Cosby will immediately begin serving his sentence in state prison.

By P.R. Lockhart
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“Life as I knew it came to an abrupt halt”: Andrea Constand on aftermath of Cosby assault“Life as I knew it came to an abrupt halt”: Andrea Constand on aftermath of Cosby assault
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Constand’s victim impact statement was released hours before Bill Cosby’s sentencing for the 2004 incident.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Kavanaugh: this is about whether we should believe victims of sexual assaultSen. Lisa Murkowski on Kavanaugh: this is about whether we should believe victims of sexual assault
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Murkowski is considered one of the Republican swing votes in the Kavanaugh confirmation process.

By Tara Golshan
Gender
Bill Cosby spent decades as “America’s Dad.” He’s about to be sentenced for a 2004 assault.Bill Cosby spent decades as “America’s Dad.” He’s about to be sentenced for a 2004 assault.
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The first day of Cosby’s sentencing hearing revolved around whether he is a “sexually violent predator.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Kellyanne Conway: at least Kavanaugh’s better than Harvey WeinsteinKellyanne Conway: at least Kavanaugh’s better than Harvey Weinstein
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Last week, Conway said Christine Blasey Ford should be heard. This week, she said this might all be a “left-wing conspiracy.”

By Emily Stewart