Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty in Landmark #MeToo Moment

MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS / The Associated Press Feb 24, 2020 The former Hollywood studio boss is convicted of rape and sexual assault; he could be sent to prison for decades. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Louis C.K. Back Onstage Following Sexual Misconduct Admissions

Ilana Novick Aug 28, 2018 His appearance at New York City's Comedy Cellar raises questions about the redemption of celebrities exposed by the #MeToo movement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Samantha Bee Addresses Men Trying to Make Comebacks After #MeToo Allegations

Staff / Truthdig May 10, 2018 "Full Frontal" host Samantha Bee has a clear message for former guest and former New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Media Face Challenges in Sexual Misconduct Coverage

David Bauder / The Associated Press Dec 26, 2017 Conflation of different forms of misbehavior—itself a controversial idea—is one issue for news organizations covering the fast-moving topic. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

PBS Suspends Tavis Smiley Over ‘Troubling Allegations’ of Misconduct

MARK KENNEDY / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2017 The Public Broadcasting System star refers to a "consensual relationship" and vows to fight back. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Silence Breakers’ Are Time Magazine’s Person of the Year

The Associated Press Dec 6, 2017 The publication praises the numerous women who have spoken out on sexual misconduct by dozens of high-profile men in entertainment, media, business and sports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

NBC Fires Matt Lauer Over ‘Inappropriate Sexual Behavior’

By David Bauder / The Associated Press Nov 29, 2017 The "Today" show host has long been the king of TV morning news and is one of the industry's highest-paid figures. Meanwhile, Garrison Keillor is fired by Minnesota Public Radio. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

CBS News Fires Charlie Rose Following Sex Allegations

By David Bauder / AP Nov 21, 2017 The network took action less than 24 hours after several women who worked with Rose on his PBS interview show alleged a pattern of sexual misconduct. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Vietnam Myopia, 50 Years Later

Danny Goldberg / Truthdig Sep 26, 2017 “The Vietnam War” series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on PBS does not present, as its makers claim, a balanced view of the war. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Opens Up to ‘Dishonest’ Media With Meetings On and Off the Record

BLANK Nov 23, 2016 Breaking the mold as president-elect, Trump forgoes traditional news conferences in favor of private sessions with network executives, TV anchors and journalists at The New York Times. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart Reflects on the Election: Not All Trump Voters Embody ‘the Worst of His Rhetoric’

BLANK Nov 18, 2016 The former "Daily Show" host criticizes the liberal community's hypocrisy and the GOP's "cynical" strategy in a TV interview with journalist Charlie Rose. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Sabu’ Tells Charlie Rose How He Went From Anonymous Hactivist to FBI Informant

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Dec 11, 2014 Former-“Anonymous”-hactivist-turned-FBI-informant Hector Xavier Monsegur, aka "Sabu," has turned to the news media to defend himself against accusations of “snitching” on his colleagues. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )