After a grueling few weeks of testimony from six different women, Bill Cosby was found guilty of sexual assault on Thursday (April 26). This verdict is specifically in regard to Andrea Constand, whom Cosby assaulted in 2004. The court charged him with three counts of aggravated indecent assault against Constand—but this is a symbolic win…
Read moreSince the explosive reports of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement has shed light on the rampant sexual misconduct that permeates our culture. Countless women have stepped forward to accuse powerful men of sexual harassment and assault, everywhere from Hollywood to Silicon Valley to Washington, DC. And do you know where else sexual…
Read moreLast month, among the sexual misconduct allegations that flooded the news after Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s own alleged history of sexual abuse came out, Olivia Munn joined several other women in accusing producer Brett Ratner of sexual assault and harassment. Olivia told the Los Angeles Times that Ratner, after allegedly masturbating in front of her…
Read moreOn Sunday, Buzzfeed News published a lengthy story about the national chain, Massage Envy that alleged over 180 instances of sexual assault reported by customers. The company—in case you’re not familiar—describes itself as “a nationwide wellness franchise providing massage and skin care services. We believe that regular massages and facials are an integral part of…
Read moreOn Wednesday, Larry Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics team doctor, pleaded guilty to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual assault, six of which applied to girls 15 or younger. He’s also been accused of sexual abuse by more than 130 other women, including Olympic medalists Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, and McKayla Maroney. Nassar admitted in…
Read moreWhen it comes to preventing sexual assault, Energy Secretary Rick Perry has a truly unprecedented suggestion: using more fossil fuels. Perry’s head-scratcher of a suggestion came Thursday morning when he took part in an energy policy discussion hosted by Axios and NBC News. How exactly are fossil fuels supposed to prevent sexual assault? Let’s connect…
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