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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.

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Tiffany Haddish’s SNL monologue was full of personality and logical solutions for sexual harassmentTiffany Haddish’s SNL monologue was full of personality and logical solutions for sexual harassment
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The Girls Trip star has a very easy tip for men who don’t understand what constitutes sexual harassment.

By Caroline Framke
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The sexual harassment allegations against Louis C.K., explainedThe sexual harassment allegations against Louis C.K., explained
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A new report sheds light on the sexual harassment rumors that have dogged the comedian for years.

By Caroline Framke
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Ellen Page details how she endured sexual harassment and assault in a wrenching new postEllen Page details how she endured sexual harassment and assault in a wrenching new post
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The actress condemns director Brett Ratner and sexist power structures that let men like him thrive.

By Caroline Framke
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Louis C.K. responds to sexual harassment allegations: “These stories are true”Louis C.K. responds to sexual harassment allegations: “These stories are true”
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The comedian responds to New York Times allegations, says he will “step back” from his career.

By Emily St. James
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Former Mad Men writer Kater Gordon has accused Matthew Weiner of sexual harassmentFormer Mad Men writer Kater Gordon has accused Matthew Weiner of sexual harassment
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Gordon, who was fired from the show after the third season, says Weiner made an inappropriate sexually charged comment to her.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Want to stop sexual harassment? Start helping women.Want to stop sexual harassment? Start helping women.
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When it comes to actually fixing the problem, the downfall of men like Harvey Weinstein is just the beginning.

By Anna North
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Report: Harvey Weinstein had spies infiltrate the lives of those who might discredit himReport: Harvey Weinstein had spies infiltrate the lives of those who might discredit him
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Here are the major takeaways from the New Yorker’s latest Harvey Weinstein article.

By Constance Grady
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A limp SNL cold open gets in one good dig at Harvey Weinstein and Donald TrumpA limp SNL cold open gets in one good dig at Harvey Weinstein and Donald Trump
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“He could have gotten away with all of it if he’d gotten himself elected president.”

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Rick Perry actually tried to argue that fossil fuels can help fight sexual assaultRick Perry actually tried to argue that fossil fuels can help fight sexual assault
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This is not the Onion.

By German Lopez
Gender
Women’s reports about a top NPR executive show how sexual harassment can hurt victims’ careersWomen’s reports about a top NPR executive show how sexual harassment can hurt victims’ careers
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Michael Oreskes has resigned as editorial director of NPR. The accusations against him reveal a disturbing pattern.

By Anna North
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6 women have accused director Brett Ratner of sexual harassment and abuse6 women have accused director Brett Ratner of sexual harassment and abuse
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Actresses Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge have harrowing stories about the director.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Mark Halperin has now been dropped from NBC, Showtime, and his book publisherMark Halperin has now been dropped from NBC, Showtime, and his book publisher
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The Game Change author apologized for his past behavior, but the ramifications are already clear.

By Michelle Garcia
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The conversation around #MeToo is complicated. These 5 comics illustrate why.The conversation around #MeToo is complicated. These 5 comics illustrate why.
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“I don’t remember what I wore to the rape, darling.”

By Aja Romano
Politics
White House: the women who accused Trump of sexual harassment are liarsWhite House: the women who accused Trump of sexual harassment are liars
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“We’ve been clear on that from the beginning.”

By Ella Nilsen
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Mark Halperin once downplayed sexual harassment claims against Trump. Now he’s facing his own.Mark Halperin once downplayed sexual harassment claims against Trump. Now he’s facing his own.
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“There’s nothing illegal,” Halperin said on a 2016 panel.

By Ella Nilsen
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President George HW Bush says he was trying to “put people at ease” by touching “women’s rears”President George HW Bush says he was trying to “put people at ease” by touching “women’s rears”
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In a statement, a spokesperson for Bush apologized for the president’s “attempt at humor.”

By Jeff Stein
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The abuse problem within the film community extends beyond big names like Harvey WeinsteinThe abuse problem within the film community extends beyond big names like Harvey Weinstein
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And the patterns of behavior that shelter predators extend much further than Hollywood.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Novelist Cheryl Strayed on #MeToo, the horror of election night, and identity politicsNovelist Cheryl Strayed on #MeToo, the horror of election night, and identity politics
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“I don’t know a woman who can’t say ‘me too.’”

By Hope Reese
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When a culture produces this much sexual assault, it’s not an accidentWhen a culture produces this much sexual assault, it’s not an accident
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This isn’t just about Harvey Weinstein or Donald Trump.

By Ezra Klein
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Roman Polanski is now facing a 5th accusation of sexual assault against a childRoman Polanski is now facing a 5th accusation of sexual assault against a child
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The long history of Roman Polanski’s child rape charges, from 1977 to the present.

By Constance Grady
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I’m a therapist. Here’s the line I draw when treating men with unhealthy sexual habits.I’m a therapist. Here’s the line I draw when treating men with unhealthy sexual habits.
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Harvey Weinstein says he’s a sex addict. But that’s no excuse for his alleged crimes.

By Sherry Amatenstein
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The latest sexual harassment claim against Bill O’Reilly, explained in under 500 wordsThe latest sexual harassment claim against Bill O’Reilly, explained in under 500 words
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It involved a massive $32 million settlement.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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Rose McGowan’s relentless fight against the Harvey Weinsteins of Hollywood, explainedRose McGowan’s relentless fight against the Harvey Weinsteins of Hollywood, explained
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How McGowan’s history of activism prepared her for the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

By Constance Grady
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Let’s face it. HR is powerless to help women who are harassed.Let’s face it. HR is powerless to help women who are harassed.
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I’m a 20-year veteran of HR. Something needs to be fixed.

By Laurie Ruettimann
Politics
How one woman’s defamation suit could shine a light on Trump’s sexual assault allegationsHow one woman’s defamation suit could shine a light on Trump’s sexual assault allegations
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Her legal team is seeking documents on any woman who has accused Trump of inappropriate touching.

By Anna North
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How the Harvey Weinstein story turned into a Hillary Clinton storyHow the Harvey Weinstein story turned into a Hillary Clinton story
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Obsessing over hypocrisy can lead to absurd things.

By Dara Lind
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#MeToo: survivors testify to the impossibility of preempting sexual assault#MeToo: survivors testify to the impossibility of preempting sexual assault
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Mayim Bialik argued that women can ward off sexual assault by making themselves less attractive. A viral hashtag begged to differ.

By Aja Romano
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The Harvey Weinstein scandal has inspired a Ben Affleck scandalThe Harvey Weinstein scandal has inspired a Ben Affleck scandal
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Multiple women are accusing Ben Affleck of sexual harassment.

By Constance Grady
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Some victims stayed friends with Harvey Weinstein. I did the same with my rapist. Here’s why.Some victims stayed friends with Harvey Weinstein. I did the same with my rapist. Here’s why.
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Rapists who are powerful in their field use favors and guilt to silence victims.

By Natalia Antonova
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How colleges can help sexual assault survivors — and the accusedHow colleges can help sexual assault survivors — and the accused
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Too many colleges are mishandling sexual assault. Here’s what might actually help.

By Anna North
The Big Idea
How nondisclosure agreements protect sexual predatorsHow nondisclosure agreements protect sexual predators
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Some kinds of non-disclosure agreements appear to violate federal law.

By Daniel Hemel
Religion
Former Trump adviser says the “Pence rule” would have protected women from Weinstein. He’s wrong.Former Trump adviser says the “Pence rule” would have protected women from Weinstein. He’s wrong.
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Mike Pence has a rule about being alone with women. That doesn’t make women safer.

By Tara Isabella Burton
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Samantha Bee has a pointed reminder for men who abuse their power: “Women talk to each other”Samantha Bee has a pointed reminder for men who abuse their power: “Women talk to each other”
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Men like Harvey Weinstein are on notice.

By Caroline Framke
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Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance’s role in the Harvey Weinstein and Trump scandals, explainedManhattan DA Cyrus Vance’s role in the Harvey Weinstein and Trump scandals, explained
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New York County’s district attorney doesn’t seem to like prosecuting rich and powerful people.

By Dylan Matthews
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie join the growing list of Harvey Weinstein’s accusersGwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie join the growing list of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers
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Paltrow was the most famous of the so-called “Harvey Girls.” She alleges that Weinstein harassed her.

By Constance Grady
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Meryl Streep believes the media didn’t know about Harvey Weinstein. She’s wrong.Meryl Streep believes the media didn’t know about Harvey Weinstein. She’s wrong.
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Streep says that if “everybody knew” about Weinstein, there would have been articles.

By Constance Grady
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The internet’s best gossip curator on why “kingmaker” Harvey Weinstein might surviveThe internet’s best gossip curator on why “kingmaker” Harvey Weinstein might survive
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Lainey Gossip’s Elaine Lui on what she’s learned about Weinstein over 15 years: “People are afraid of him.”

By Constance Grady
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What Trump’s Access Hollywood tape reveals about Harvey Weinstein and men in powerWhat Trump’s Access Hollywood tape reveals about Harvey Weinstein and men in power
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On the anniversary of the tape’s release, Trump has faced no consequences. Will it be the same for Weinstein?

By Anna North
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Harvey Weinstein, Milo Yiannopoulos, and the era of unleashingHarvey Weinstein, Milo Yiannopoulos, and the era of unleashing
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Why Harvey Weinstein can fall and Donald Trump and Breitbart can rise at the same time.

By Ezra Klein
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Deciphering Harvey Weinstein’s bizarre defense against sexual harassment claimsDeciphering Harvey Weinstein’s bizarre defense against sexual harassment claims
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Weinstein’s response to the New York Times report includes therapists, Jay-Z, and the NRA.

By Caroline Framke