Harassment

New research finds that prominently posting community rules can make a big difference in deterring trolls.

The right kind of A.I. can respond to any threat of violence, thereby encouraging bystanders to take action to maintain responsible online communities.

Congress has not passed any harassment-related legislation beyond cleaning up its own internal process for handling complaints—but that could change as a result of the 2018 mid-terms.

Private security firms—like Fortalice Solutions—are taking on cases of cyber abuse and bullying when law enforcement and technology companies won't step in.

When a young Jewish woman was murdered at my university a decade ago, the crime seemed unthinkable. Today, such events can feel almost chillingly unsurprising.

Since he was accused of "attacking conservative students," Tariq Khan has faced harassment and death threats.

Being the unwanted object of affection can cause great personal discomfort, and even impact careers.

"Sticks and stones may break some bones, but harassment can hurt forever."

The new documentary Netizens offers an intimate look at how cyber harassment has affected the lives of three women.

Numerous authors and librarians allege a pattern of sexually humiliating comments.

Research finds being subjected to workplace misconduct can inhibit women's careers.

It's been about six months since ProPublica joined forces with newsrooms around the country to track hate. They've collected information on thousands of incidents, but much remains unknown about the scale of the problem.

A new survey of astronomers and planetary scientists reveals a workplace harassment problem in the space sciences.

Takeaways from an unexpectedly controversial Reddit AMA.

Shootings like the one at a Colorado clinic are rare. Stalking, hate mail, and intimidating protests are the daily reality.

Summertime means shorter sleeves, higher skirts, and louder catcalls.

What a court case involving construction workers, moist towelettes, and a bridge in New Orleans signals about the future of manhood in the workplace.

An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.

Introducing the May/June 2015 print issue of Pacific Standard.

Gamergate is a cautionary tale that may dampen others’ willingness to speak out, but the problems of video game misogyny and the online harassment of women are more visible than ever.

More than 140,000 people subscribe to a subreddit dedicated to pointing out the insidious normalcy of the digital vitriol that’s directed at women online.

A new study shows that boys can shun and ostracize with the best of them. We’ll have to drop our “mean girls” bias to better understand how they do it.

Where do you go for help when the people who are meant to keep you safe are the real danger?

Updates to past Pacific Standard print stories.