News in Brief Literature Exposed Hollywood’s Sexual Violence Problem Decades Ago Numerous writers over the years have written at-length about the worst parts of the entertainment industry. So why have so many people missed it? Billy J. Stratton
Social Justice Why Is the Sexual Harassment Rate So High in the Restaurant Industry? Much of it can be traced to the consequences of tip-based compensation for workers in a predominantly female workforce. Lauren Kaori Gurley
Social Justice 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. Hanna Brooks Olsen
News in Brief The House Paid Out $115,000 in Sexual Harassment Settlements Over Four Years The data was compiled by the Office of Compliance, which is tasked with handling workplace disputes for Congress. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief Sexual Agency and the Political Undertones in ‘Lady Bird’ Despite being a film that doesn't overtly address politics, the sexual power dynamics of Lady Bird resonate in today's news cycle. Emily Tamkin
News in Brief Al Franken Has Resigned Defenders say that his crimes are less bad than Trump's or Moore's, but that doesn't mean he should stay. David M. Perry
News in Brief Editor Leaves NPR Following Sexual Harassment Allegations At least three NPR employees have accused David Sweeney of inappropriate sexual conduct. Emily Moon
News in Brief Why Lots of Men Conflate Sexual Desire With Consent New research finds male college students are genuinely confused about their partners' wishes. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief California Democrat Resigns After Sexual Harassment Allegations The Los Angeles Times reported in October that Raul Bocanegra was disciplined for inappropriate physical contact with a female staffer in 2009. Emily Moon
Economics The Economic Price of Sexual Harassment Research finds being subjected to workplace misconduct can inhibit women's careers. Tom Jacobs