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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
Betsy DeVos just rolled back protections for sexual assault survivors. Here’s what that means.Betsy DeVos just rolled back protections for sexual assault survivors. Here’s what that means.
Politics

The education department is rescinding Obama-era guidelines, a move survivors and advocates have long feared.

By Anna North
Politics
Betsy DeVos is starting to roll back the Obama-era fight against campus sexual assaultBetsy DeVos is starting to roll back the Obama-era fight against campus sexual assault
Politics

She’s not changing the guidelines yet, but her speech sent a clear signal.

By Ella Nilsen
Culture
Another former Fox News employee is filing a sexual harassment suit against the networkAnother former Fox News employee is filing a sexual harassment suit against the network
Culture

The network consistently sends the message that women exist to serve men.

By Constance Grady
#MeToo
Hurricane Katrina left survivors vulnerable to sexual assault. Here’s how to protect Irma evacuees.Hurricane Katrina left survivors vulnerable to sexual assault. Here’s how to protect Irma evacuees.
#MeToo

Aid workers have learned that evacuation doesn’t always mean safety.

By Anna North
Media
Another Fox News host 	is getting hit with allegations of sexual harassmentAnother Fox News host 	is getting hit with allegations of sexual harassment
Media

A new report claims that Eric Bolling sent sexually explicit photos to co-workers.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Culture
Bachelor in Paradise’s new promo turns sexual assault allegations into playful dramaBachelor in Paradise’s new promo turns sexual assault allegations into playful drama
Culture

“Paradise was almost lost — until it wasn’t!”

By Caroline Framke
#MeToo
I was a Marine. I can’t be silent about the sexual harassment I faced anymore.I was a Marine. I can’t be silent about the sexual harassment I faced anymore.
#MeToo

I still remember carrying a knife into the showers with me.

By Kate Hendricks Thomas
Culture
Bill Cosby won’t teach kids how to avoid being accused of sexual assaultBill Cosby won’t teach kids how to avoid being accused of sexual assault
Culture

His spokespeople said Cosby will embark on a cross-country tour of town halls to discuss the topic. But that’s not the case.

By Michelle Garcia
Culture
Bachelor in Paradise’s sexual assault allegations are a byproduct of reality TV’s blurry ethicsBachelor in Paradise’s sexual assault allegations are a byproduct of reality TV’s blurry ethics
Culture

Reality TV pushes contestants to the brink for drama. It can’t be surprised when they go over the edge.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
The toxic pattern behind the Bill Cosby mistrial comes from rape cultureThe toxic pattern behind the Bill Cosby mistrial comes from rape culture
Culture

The jury heard five days of damning testimony against Bill Cosby. They could not reach a verdict.

By Constance Grady
Culture
The Cosby case ends in mistrial after 6 days of deliberation. Here’s how it got there.The Cosby case ends in mistrial after 6 days of deliberation. Here’s how it got there.
Culture

Andrea Constand’s case hits another crossroads.

By Michelle Garcia
Media
Bill Cosby’s legal defense was a case study in rape cultureBill Cosby’s legal defense was a case study in rape culture
Media

I was at the trial. The way his lawyers blamed the victim was shocking.

By Caroline Heldman
Culture
Bill Cosby’s legal defense lasted 6 minutes. Here’s why.Bill Cosby’s legal defense lasted 6 minutes. Here’s why.
Culture

A legal expert on what we can — and can’t — infer from Cosby’s shockingly brief defense.

By Sean Illing
The Big Idea
Why didn’t he quit — or fight back? Senators treated Comey like a sexual harassment victim.Why didn’t he quit — or fight back? Senators treated Comey like a sexual harassment victim.
The Big Idea

Comey’s hearing hit almost all the familiar tropes of how those who allege sexual harassment are treated.

By Corrine McConnaughy
Media
Fox News founder Roger Ailes, fired last year for sexual harassment, is dead at 77Fox News founder Roger Ailes, fired last year for sexual harassment, is dead at 77
Media

Ailes built a conservative media powerhouse, but resigned in disgrace last year.

By Timothy B. Lee
#MeToo
The bro-code that makes men stick together when they’re accused of sexual harassmentThe bro-code that makes men stick together when they’re accused of sexual harassment
#MeToo

Men accused of sexual harassment stick together — women get paid to shut up.

By Liz Plank
#MeToo
I worked under a serial sexual harasser. I know the real reason Bill O’Reilly was fired.I worked under a serial sexual harasser. I know the real reason Bill O’Reilly was fired.
#MeToo

It’s not about sexual harassment. It’s about finances.

By David DeKeyser
Culture
John Oliver’s new ad wants to educate Trump on sexual harassment — during The O’Reilly FactorJohn Oliver’s new ad wants to educate Trump on sexual harassment — during The O’Reilly Factor
Culture

“Bill O’Reilly needs advertisers, and Donald Trump needs to understand sexual harassment.”

By Caroline Framke
Politics
Trump just defended Bill O’Reilly — in the middle of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention MonthTrump just defended Bill O’Reilly — in the middle of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Politics

Fox News host Bill O’Reilly has been repeatedly accused of sexual harassment.

By German Lopez
Technology
Uber is reeling from allegations of sexual harassment and stolen technologyUber is reeling from allegations of sexual harassment and stolen technology
Technology

Uber’s terrible week, explained.

By Timothy B. Lee
Donald Trump
15 women have now accused Donald Trump of sexual assault15 women have now accused Donald Trump of sexual assault
Donald Trump

The latest is a former Miss Finland.

By Libby Nelson and Emily Crockett
Politics
Summer Zervos accused Trump of sexual assault — now she’s suing him for calling her a liarSummer Zervos accused Trump of sexual assault — now she’s suing him for calling her a liar
Politics

She filed a lawsuit three days before Inauguration Day.

By Libby Nelson
Culture
Roger Ailes, Bill O’Reilly, and Fox News: the ongoing sexual harassment scandal, explainedRoger Ailes, Bill O’Reilly, and Fox News: the ongoing sexual harassment scandal, explained
Culture

Roger Ailes was ousted as Fox News chairman amid sexual harassment allegations. A new accusation against Bill O’Reilly just made headlines. Something is deeply wrong with the culture at Fox.

By Emily Crockett
Explainers
Why the Stanford sexual assault case has become a national flashpoint, explainedWhy the Stanford sexual assault case has become a national flashpoint, explained
Explainers

Brock Turner was sentenced to six months in county jail and three years’ probation for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman.

By Tara Golshan
Donald Trump
The future of Obama’s sweeping fight against sexual assault now lies with Donald TrumpThe future of Obama’s sweeping fight against sexual assault now lies with Donald Trump
Donald Trump

And he could dismantle large parts of it.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Report: Megyn Kelly’s memoir details her alleged sexual harassment from Roger AilesReport: Megyn Kelly’s memoir details her alleged sexual harassment from Roger Ailes
Politics

“He tried to kiss me.”

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Leaked audio reveals Donald Trump’s bragging about sexual assaultLeaked audio reveals Donald Trump’s bragging about sexual assault
Politics
Newt Gingrich’s fight with Megyn Kelly reveals a gross, twisted logic about sexual assaultNewt Gingrich’s fight with Megyn Kelly reveals a gross, twisted logic about sexual assault
Politics

And we’ve been hearing it a lot lately from Trump and his surrogates.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Lawyers are offering to defend Trump’s sexual assault accusers for freeLawyers are offering to defend Trump’s sexual assault accusers for free
Politics

But Trump’s lawsuit threats are still intimidating to women who might consider coming forward.

By Emily Crockett
#MeToo
6 charts that will change how you think about sexual assault in America6 charts that will change how you think about sexual assault in America
#MeToo

More people are sexually assaulted in the US each year than the entire population of Vermont.

By Zachary Crockett
Hillary Clinton
What we know about Leslie Millwee’s allegations of sexual assault against Bill ClintonWhat we know about Leslie Millwee’s allegations of sexual assault against Bill Clinton
Hillary Clinton

Trump is using her to try to get under Hillary Clinton’s skin.

By Libby Nelson
Trump, Cosby, Ailes: it took celebrity accusers to make us listen to sexual assault victims
2016 Presidential Election

The pattern has played out predictably in 2016.

By Sarah Kliff
Criminal Justice
Rape and sexual assault are common. So why don’t we believe victims?Rape and sexual assault are common. So why don’t we believe victims?
Criminal Justice

There’s a long, twisted history behind it.

By Emily Crockett
The 24 excuses Team Trump has used to explain Donald Trump’s alleged sexual assaults
Politics

From airplane armrests to a Mexican billionaire.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
Donald Trump wonders why President Obama hasn’t been accused of sexual assaultDonald Trump wonders why President Obama hasn’t been accused of sexual assault
Politics

This doesn’t seem particularly complicated.

By Jeff Stein
Donald Trump on sexual assault accuser: “believe me, she would not be my first choice”
Politics

It’s not the first time Trump has leveled this kind of appalling attack at an accuser.

By German Lopez
Another Trump accuser comes forward to say Trump did exactly what he bragged about doing
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Politics

Thanks to the 2005 tape, we know what it sounds like when Trump tells the truth.

By Libby Nelson
Donald Trump will try to convince you a Mexican billionaire is behind his alleged sexual assaults
Politics

His latest plan is to attack billionaire Carlos Slim.

By Alex Abad-Santos
A cop who’s spent 30 years fighting sexual assault explains why victims often wait to come forward
Politics

“Nobody wants to wear the label of victim of rape.”

By Sarah Kliff