Science Says: Believe Women
Here's what the politicians and pundits are saying about Christine Blasey Ford's allegations—and what the research can tell us about the truth of their claims.
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'Every Story Has a Function': An Interview With Jennifer Fox
The writer and director explains what she learned by putting the true story of her childhood sexual abuse on screen.
One of the World's Biggest Scientific Societies Just Made It Possible to Strip an Honor From Alleged Harassers
Advocates see this as a concrete signal to the scientific community that bad behavior won't be tolerated.
Will the Sexual Openness of the 'Hook-Up' Generation Confront the Concerns of #MeToo?
There's a chance the sexual culture being cultivated by Millennials can diminish the environment of harassment and assault that's plagued so many workplaces.
A Turtle Scientist Loses His Award After He Shows 'Scantily Clad Female Students' in His Acceptance Lecture
The rescinded award comes hot on the heels of a grassroots push, among scientists on social media, to get scientific awards removed from alleged harassers.
For Effective Advocacy, Shame the Policy, Not the Person
A historian who has studied the emotion finds it can be an effective change agent—but only when used carefully.
The Biggest Obstacle to the Pentagon’s War on Sexual Assault: the Military Justice System
A legal principle intended to protect service members after World War II has spawned a dangerous precedent.
New York State Lawmakers Appoint First Woman to Serve as Attorney General
The New York state legislature voted nearly unanimously Tuesday to appoint Barbara Underwood to serve as the state's attorney general, making her the first woman to hold the position.
A Conversation With Jennifer Palmieri
The director of communications on Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign talks #MeToo, Stormy Daniels, and post-election America.
Documentary Filmmaker Amy Ziering's Politics of Empowerment and Change
We spoke to Amy Ziering about what she recommends reading, watching, and listening to.
How Do We Take Down Rape Culture? Telling Stories Is Just the Beginning.
Considering a new anthology of stories about rape culture—and two other anthologies about how to end it.
We Need to Make Sure Student Interns Are Not Being Mistreated in Statehouses
There's not been a sudden spike in sexual harassment within our state legislatures; this has been going on for decades. And professors who help send students to statehouse internships need to be mindful of that fact.
Amid #MeToo, Journalists Shouldn't Commodify Women's Pain
Reporters should call out non-apologies—and be wary of re-exploiting victims.
Economic Instability Dampens Support for Female Candidates
New research identifies yet another prejudice faced by women running for office.
How Will Publishing Deal With Lemony Snicket Amid #MeToo?
Numerous authors and librarians allege a pattern of sexually humiliating comments.
Fighting Sexual Assault Locally, Outside the #MeToo Movement
Hospitality and domestic workers suffer staggering rates of sexual harassment and assault. But they are among women still largely omitted from the #MeToo movement—and many federal protections.
No, #MeToo Is Not a Witch Hunt
How the powerful appropriate the rhetoric of historically marginalized peoples.
How #MeToo Affects Sexual Assault Advocates
As public awareness of harassment grows exponentially in the wake of #MeToo, the advocates staffing sexual assault hotlines are taking more calls—and teaching more callers—than ever before.