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Actress Natalia Cordova-Buckley, shown here during New York Comic Con last October, has defended her fellow actresses: "You speak out and they assassinate you in the media," she said.

Mexico's #MeToo Faces Backlash After Celebrities Air Accusations Of Rape And Assault

Mar 27, 2018
Women in Mexico's entertainment industry began coming forward with accusations last month. "You speak out and they assassinate you in the media," said Mexican actress Natalia Cordova-Buckley.
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The Salt
Atara Bernstein, left, and Ariel Pasternak, founded Pineapple Collaborative to create a space for women in food to share ideas.

Women In Hospitality Come Together Over Shared Passion For Food Business

Mar 14, 2018
Part event-planning company, part online publication, D.C.-based Pineapple Collaborative is expanding to other cities, connecting women who work in the traditionally male-dominated food industry.
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The Two-Way

What's An Inclusion Rider? Here's The Story Behind Frances McDormand's Closing Words

Mar 05, 2018
"I have two words to leave with you tonight," the actress told the audience after winning her Oscar: "inclusion rider." But she didn't define those words onstage — so, here's a helpful primer.
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The Salt
Brunch at Cannon Green. The restaurant seats 200.

A Hip Charleston Restaurant Where Women Are The Boss

Feb 27, 2018
The #MeToo movement has forced many restaurants and chefs to confront sexual harassment in their own ranks. At Cannon Green, where women mentor other women, the atmosphere seems much less turbulent.
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The Two-Way
Activists participate in the Take Back The Workplace March and #MeToo Survivors March & Rally on Nov. 12, 2017, in Hollywood, Calif. A new survey offers the first set of nationwide data on prevalence, showing that the problem is pervasive and women are m

A New Survey Finds 81 Percent Of Women Have Experienced Sexual Harassment

Feb 21, 2018
A nationwide survey found that most women have experienced some form of sexual harassment, many since their teenage years. The results illustrate why the #MeToo movement was so successful.
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Goats and Soda
An Oxfam sign outside one of its charity shops in central London, where they sell secondhand goods to raise funds.

Why Sex Scandals Persist In The Humanitarian Aid World

Feb 15, 2018
Staffers and researchers were disturbed by the Oxfam scandal in Haiti — but not shocked. "This is a sector-wide problem," says human rights lawyer Megan Nobert.
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Hidden Brain
Jana Mestecky (left) poses for a cast photo during production of the play 'Des rats et des hommes,' directed by Israel Horovitz (front, third from left). The photo appeared in the French magazine, <em>L'Avant-Scène</em> in 1994. Mestecky is one of

The Psychological Forces Behind A Cultural Reckoning: Understanding #MeToo

Feb 05, 2018
What has changed in our minds and in our culture so that allegations of sexual harassment and assault are being taken so much more seriously than they were in prior decades?
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Xiao Meili, 28, is a feminist activist in Guangzhou, China.

China Is Attempting To Muzzle #MeToo

Feb 01, 2018
As the women's rights movement spreads among Chinese universities, it poses a unique challenge to the country's male-dominated, authoritarian regime.
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Politics
Hillary Clinton speaks at event related to health care in Danville, Pa., on Nov. 9, 2017.

Clinton Says She Regrets Keeping Staffer Accused Of Harassment In 2008

Jan 30, 2018
Clinton published a 1,500-plus-word post on Facebook on Tuesday explaining why she didn't fire the campaign aide but docked his pay instead.
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Politics
Carryn Owens, the widow of Navy SEAL William "Ryan" Owens, fought back tears as President Trump addressed her during his 2017 speech to a joint session of Congress.

Heroes, DREAMers And Bill Nye: The Guest List For Trump's First State Of The Union

Jan 30, 2018
The guests offer a snapshot of the political messages that each party is hoping to highlight Tuesday. For Trump, the focus is on national security and law enforcement. For Democrats, it's immigration.
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The Two-Way
Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., in March 2013. News broke Jan. 20 of his taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlement with a staff member. Now he has decided not to seek re-election in November.

Rep. Patrick Meehan, Reeling From 'Soul Mate' Scandal, Won't Run Again

Jan 25, 2018
The Pennsylvania Republican, facing a sexual harassment lawsuit, made a settlement with taxpayer funds. Two sources confirmed Thursday night that Meehan has decided not to seek re-election.
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A woman takes part in a demonstration to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in Rome in November.

In Italy, #MeToo Falters Amid Public Scorn

Jan 18, 2018
Italian actress Asia Argento was one of the first to go public with accusations against Harvey Weinstein. But in Italy, "the culture of support for women is nonexistent," says an Italian screenwriter.
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The Two-Way

Catherine Deneuve Apologizes To Sex Assault Victims After Controversial Letter

Jan 15, 2018
After the letter she signed sparked a backlash, the French actress said she needs to provide "clarification," and denounced the "conservatives, racists and traditionalists" who have supported her.
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The Two-Way
Survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual abuse and their supporters protest during a #MeToo march in Los Angeles in November. Moira Donegan revealed herself as the creator of an anonymously sourced list of men who work in media and are a

'I Started The Media Men List,' Reveals Woman Behind Viral Sexual Misconduct Document

Jan 11, 2018
Writer Moira Donegan says she created the list of accused sexual harassers and assaulters "for women to share their stories of harassment and assault without being needlessly discredited or judged."
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French President Emmanuel Macron kisses Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo at Paris' city hall after his inauguration last May. Another French female mayor told her local council members in December she would no longer greet them with the traditional two-cheek kis

In France, A Debate About Kissing A Traditional Custom Goodbye

Jan 10, 2018
Mayor Aude Picard-Wolff told 73 municipal counselors she would no longer greet them with the customary two-cheek kiss, known as la bise, which she said wastes time and is unhygienic and sexist.
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The Two-Way

#MeToo Movement Has Gone Too Far, Catherine Deneuve Says

Jan 10, 2018
A debate is raging in France after prominent female actors and performers penned an open letter, saying the fallout from the Harvey Weinstein scandal was hurting innocent men.
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National
Michael Flynn, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, leaves the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 1 after pleading guilty to lying to the FBI.

Some Of 2017's Biggest National Stories, In Pictures

Dec 28, 2017
As the year draws to a close and the news cycle continues to reset every day, let's pause and revisit some of the most important news events from 2017.
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National
In the wake of the "Me Too" movement, more victims of sexual harassment and assault continue to come forward.

In The Wake Of #MeToo, More Victims Seek Help For Repressed Trauma

Dec 27, 2017
Some local rape crisis centers and national hotlines that help victims of sexual harassment and assault are reporting a flood of calls at what is usually a slower time of year.
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The Two-Way

Female Congressional Candidate Ends Run After She Is Accused Of Sexual Harassment

Dec 15, 2017
Retired business executive Andrea Ramsey had hoped to oust an incumbent Republican congressman in a Kansas district targeted by the Democrats.
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The Two-Way

PBS Host Tavis Smiley Suspended After Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Dec 13, 2017
Variety reports Smiley had sexual relationships with subordinates who were afraid their jobs were on the line. Smiley is the second PBS talk show host suspended in the wake of misconduct allegations.
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Dec 12, 2017

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