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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.

Politics
Where Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate confirmation process standsWhere Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate confirmation process stands
Politics

A committee vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation has been delayed. But for how long?

By Li Zhou and Tara Golshan
Religion
A scholar of forgiveness explains what makes a good public apology for sexual misconductA scholar of forgiveness explains what makes a good public apology for sexual misconduct
Religion

Theologian L. Gregory Jones, the dean of the Duke University Divinity School, on why “forgiveness should always be a gift.”

By Tara Isabella Burton
Politics
Ford will testify on Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations in front of Senate on ThursdayFord will testify on Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations in front of Senate on Thursday
Politics

Her attorneys are still negotiating the specifics, and the hearing will take place at 10 am.

By Li Zhou and Emily Stewart
Politics
Support for Brett Kavanaugh is dwindling among voters amid sexual assault allegationsSupport for Brett Kavanaugh is dwindling among voters amid sexual assault allegations
Politics

Multiple polls show that voters are souring on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Ford requests more time to decide on testifying on her sexual assault accusation against KavanaughFord requests more time to decide on testifying on her sexual assault accusation against Kavanaugh
Politics

The Judiciary Committee had asked her to respond by 10 pm on Friday.

By Li Zhou
Criminal Justice
Cody Wilson, 3D-printed gun creator, arrested in TaiwanCody Wilson, 3D-printed gun creator, arrested in Taiwan
Criminal Justice

Wilson is wanted in the US for sexually assaulting a minor.

By German Lopez
Politics
Kavanaugh and Trump are part of a larger crisis of elite accountability in AmericaKavanaugh and Trump are part of a larger crisis of elite accountability in America
Politics

#MeToo’s revolutionary challenge to America’s culture of impunity for the rich.

By Matthew Yglesias
The Big Idea
What’s next for #MeToo? The McDonald’s strikes have an answer.What’s next for #MeToo? The McDonald’s strikes have an answer.
The Big Idea

Workers walked out of McDonald’s restaurants to protest sexual harassment.

By Alex Press
Politics
Mark Judge, Kavanaugh’s classmate, says he won’t testify on sexual assault allegationsMark Judge, Kavanaugh’s classmate, says he won’t testify on sexual assault allegations
Politics

He reiterated his denial that he aided Brett Kavanaugh in an alleged assault.

By Li Zhou
Gender
Women who work at McDonald’s plan walkout Tuesday over sexual harassmentWomen who work at McDonald’s plan walkout Tuesday over sexual harassment
Gender

They want the company to do much more to protect them.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
The Senate will hold a public hearing on the Kavanaugh sexual assault accusationThe Senate will hold a public hearing on the Kavanaugh sexual assault accusation
Politics

A committee vote on his nomination has also been delayed.

By Li Zhou
Explainers
The sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, explainedThe sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, explained
Explainers

Democrats and Republicans can’t seem to agree on how to address them.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Republicans can’t hold Kavanaugh or anyone else accountable — because Trump is presidentRepublicans can’t hold Kavanaugh or anyone else accountable — because Trump is president
Politics

The conservative movement is becoming a no-standards zone.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Ford is accusing Kavanaugh of a violent crime, not “sexual misconduct”Ford is accusing Kavanaugh of a violent crime, not “sexual misconduct”
Politics

Sexual assault is a felony in most states.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
The allegations against Brett Kavanaugh are about the present, not just the pastThe allegations against Brett Kavanaugh are about the present, not just the past
Politics

Kavanaugh’s denial raises a question that must be answered.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Read: Christine Blasey Ford’s letter detailing sexual assault allegations against Brett KavanaughRead: Christine Blasey Ford’s letter detailing sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh
Politics

A source has read a redacted version to CNN.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Dianne Feinstein silenced Kavanaugh’s accuser to protect the status quoDianne Feinstein silenced Kavanaugh’s accuser to protect the status quo
Politics

DiFi and other Democrats are stuck in an era that makes a false distinction between private conduct and public life.

By Laura McGann
Politics
What we know about the explosive letter accusing Kavanaugh of attempted sexual assaultWhat we know about the explosive letter accusing Kavanaugh of attempted sexual assault
Politics

Dianne Feinstein shared it with the FBI this week.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A woman alleges Brett Kavanaugh held her down and attempted to sexually assault herA woman alleges Brett Kavanaugh held her down and attempted to sexually assault her
Politics

Sen. Dianne Feinstein forwarded a letter detailing the alleged incident, which happened in high school, to the FBI.

By Zack Beauchamp
Religion
West Virginia bishop resigns over sexual harassment allegationsWest Virginia bishop resigns over sexual harassment allegations
Religion

Moments before Pope Francis’s meeting with top US cardinals over the sex abuse crisis, another bishop left his post over allegations.

By Tara Isabella Burton
Culture
What so many men are missing about #MeTooWhat so many men are missing about #MeToo
Culture

Sexual discrimination and abuse constitute a crisis; Louis C.K. will be fine.

By David Roberts
Culture
Why did it take so long for Les Moonves to leave CBS?Why did it take so long for Les Moonves to leave CBS?
Culture

Why the Les Moonves accusations haven’t attracted the outrage the Weinstein accusations did.

By Constance Grady
Explainers
There’s a good chance you’ve waived the right to sue your bossThere’s a good chance you’ve waived the right to sue your boss
Explainers

And you probably agreed to it without knowing.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell and Alvin Chang
Explainers
Kavanaugh is presenting himself as a #MeToo ally. His record shows he is not.Kavanaugh is presenting himself as a #MeToo ally. His record shows he is not.
Explainers

The Supreme Court nominee has tried to limit the number of workers protected by anti-discrimination laws.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Explainers
Ronan Farrow, NBC News, and how the network missed the Harvey Weinstein story, explainedRonan Farrow, NBC News, and how the network missed the Harvey Weinstein story, explained
Explainers

Farrow and NBC have different versions of how the network missed the blockbuster story that helped kick-start the #MeToo movement.

By Emily Stewart
Gender
California approves a law that helps sexual harassment survivors sue employersCalifornia approves a law that helps sexual harassment survivors sue employers
Gender

#MeToo is rewriting the rules that have allowed companies to hide widespread sexual misconduct.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Culture
Yes, men can be sexually assaulted. Gender stereotypes make it hard to talk about.Yes, men can be sexually assaulted. Gender stereotypes make it hard to talk about.
Culture

Asia Argento, Jimmy Bennett, and the stigma surrounding male sexual assault.

By Joanna Schroeder
#MeToo
Asia Argento’s response to sexual assault allegations is hugely troubling. #MeToo survivors deserve better.Asia Argento’s response to sexual assault allegations is hugely troubling. #MeToo survivors deserve better.
#MeToo

By painting her accuser Jimmy Bennett as a grifter, she’s doing the movement a disservice.

By Anna North
Explainers
The sexual assault allegations against #MeToo advocate Asia Argento, explainedThe sexual assault allegations against #MeToo advocate Asia Argento, explained
Explainers

Asia Argento has been accused of sexual assault by actor Jimmy Bennett. That doesn’t invalidate her report about Harvey Weinstein.

By Anna North
#MeToo
Vox Sentences: #MeToo leader faces sexual assault allegationsVox Sentences: #MeToo leader faces sexual assault allegations
#MeToo

Actress and #MeToo movement leader Asia Argento faces an allegation of sexual assault; Indonesia’s islands are rocked by more deadly earthquakes.

By Ella Nilsen
Culture
Lindsay Lohan says that #MeToo accusers are doing it “for the attention” and look “weak”Lindsay Lohan says that #MeToo accusers are doing it “for the attention” and look “weak”
Culture

In a new interview, Lohan contributes to harmful rhetoric about sexual assault.

By Karen Han
Criminal Justice
Brock Turner sentencing sets off outrage in Stanford sexual assault caseBrock Turner sentencing sets off outrage in Stanford sexual assault case
Criminal Justice
Brock Turner loses appeal of sexual assault convictionBrock Turner loses appeal of sexual assault conviction
Criminal Justice

Turner at one point claimed that he was only guilty of “sexual outercourse.”

By German Lopez
Culture
CBS CEO Les Moonves is accused of sexual harassment by 6 womenCBS CEO Les Moonves is accused of sexual harassment by 6 women
Culture

Dozens more describe a disturbing network culture in which bad actors were sometimes shielded from consequences.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
#MeToo is growing in China — despite government efforts to stop it#MeToo is growing in China — despite government efforts to stop it
World Politics

The government has censored hundreds of social media posts supporting the #MeToo campaign.

By Madeleine Ngo
Culture
“So that’s what gaslighting feels like”: Terry Crews on #MeToo and Sorry to Bother You“So that’s what gaslighting feels like”: Terry Crews on #MeToo and Sorry to Bother You
Culture

“He touched the wrong guy.”

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
Miss Massachusetts contestant resigns her title over pageant’s #MeToo mockeryMiss Massachusetts contestant resigns her title over pageant’s #MeToo mockery
Culture

A sexual assault survivor, Maude Gorman took a stand over a joke about the cancellation of the Miss America swimsuit competition.

By Aja Romano
Politics
Thousands of Las Vegas casino workers will get panic buttons to report sexual harassersThousands of Las Vegas casino workers will get panic buttons to report sexual harassers
Politics

Housekeepers and cocktail waitresses pushed to include the buttons in their labor contracts.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Culture
Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on 3 additional felony chargesHarvey Weinstein has been indicted on 3 additional felony charges
Culture

Two carry a potential life sentence.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Science
How a pseudopenis-packing hyena smashes the patriarchy’s assumptionsHow a pseudopenis-packing hyena smashes the patriarchy’s assumptions
Science

Lessons from female spotted hyenas for the #MeToo era.

By Katherine J. Wu