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Filipina editor Maria Ressa at a press conference

Female Journalists Still Bear the Brunt of Cyberattacks

Katharine Quarmby / Truthdig Jan 9, 2020 Even in countries that value press freedom, women are routinely subjected to threats of rape and other forms of online abuse. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Bill Would Ban Federal Officers From ‘Consensual’ Sex With Those in Custody

Clara Romeo / Truthdig Jul 28, 2018 In 31 states, federal law enforcement officials can legally claim that sexual acts with people in custody are consensual. A bipartisan bill aims to close this astounding loophole. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cardin’s Anti-Russia Views Make Him a Fitting Foe for Manning

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 15, 2018 The Maryland senator—facing a primary contest with the whistleblower—is one of the loudest and most prominent voices calling for hostility toward Russia and deserves to be challenged. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sexual Harassment and Accountability: Al Franken vs. Roy Moore

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Nov 16, 2017 The issue has invaded Capitol Hill. Hearings seek reform as Congress comes under scrutiny. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Will College Rankings Soon Include Sexual Assault Stats?

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 29, 2014 A dozen members of Congress decided students applying to college should know what the risks of rape and other forms of sexual assault are on individual campuses. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )