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Sexual Assault
In Immigrant Children’s Shelters, Sexual Assault Cases Are Open and Shut
Across the country, kids are reporting sexual assaults in immigrant children’s shelters.
#MeToo Is Slowly Disrupting the Power Structure
Although 1 in 4 officials accused of sexual misconduct is still in office, the tide is turning.
Survivors Confront Far Right’s #HimToo Campaign in Portland
The showdown illustrates how the far right perpetuates misogynistic myths and how anti-fascists can resist.
The #MeToo Movement’s Roots in Women Workers’ Rights
An unsung shero of the early 20th century, Rose Schneiderman organized women to fight harassment and assault at work.
What Will the Next Year of #MeToo Bring?
In just one year’s time, the #MeToo moment has had a lasting impact on US society.
Addressing Sexual Violence and Misogyny Within the Green Movement
Our movement needs to do a better job of addressing patriarchy and abuse within its ranks.
Violence Against Women Act at Risk of Lapsing
The landmark federal legislation received only a short-term reauthorization from Congress last month.
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Campaigners Against Sexual Violence as a Weapon
“I want to be the last girl in the world with a story like mine,” Nadia Murad wrote.
Kavanaugh Is a Threat to All of Us. We’re Walking Out in Protest.
Women across the US are mobilizing for a national walkout at 4 PM today.
FBI’s Kavanaugh Probe Denounced as “Sham” as Witnesses Go Ignored
Even before Sen. Chuck Grassley received the report, he scheduled a procedural cloture vote for Brett Kavanaugh.