Gymnastic Justice

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Steve Wynn Resigns as GOP Finance Chairman

KEN THOMAS and STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Jan 27, 2018 The casino mogul leaves the post after news of a sex-related scandal, in which he denies the charges. The Wall Street Journal alleges that one case led to a $7.5 million settlement. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Left Has an ‘Intersectionality’ Problem, Part 1

Bruce A. Dixon / Black Agenda Report Jan 27, 2018 Under this concept, the left pretends class struggle is secondary to various other civil rights issues. In fact, it should be recognized as the unifying cause. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Shielded Adviser Accused of Sexual Harassment

Emma Niles / Truthdig Jan 26, 2018 Instead of firing the accused as recommended by her campaign manager, she moved the accuser to another job, The New York Times reports. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

#MeToo Creating a Slow but Steady Sea Change (Audio)

Staff and Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 19, 2018 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer sits down with professor and media expert Mary Murphy to discuss the #MeToo movement and her thoughts on the future of journalism. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

Lessons for Both Sexes in ‘Grace’s’ Aziz Ansari Story

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 18, 2018 Just as men must re-evaluate the manner in which they pursue women, women must learn to discard the layers of socialization that teach us to value men's pleasure over our own. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Actors Express Regret About Working With Woody Allen

JAKE COYLE / The Associated Press Jan 17, 2018 A growing number are distancing themselves from the 82-year-old filmmaker, heightening questions about his future in a Hollywood newly sensitive to sexual misconduct. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Feminists Show Class Solidarity

Julian Vigo / Truthdig Jan 13, 2018 The pairing of actresses with working-class women at the Golden Globes was an inspiring show of how females can ally to fight sexual predation across disparate strata. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How Should Journalists Report on the #MeToo Movement?

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jan 11, 2018 We have an obligation to listen—then report with nuance, attention and scrutiny. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Why Not President Oprah? In Trump Era, Democrats Hail Idea

THOMAS BEAUMONT and STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2018 After her impassioned Golden Globes speech on Sunday Democratic Party activists began buzzing about the media superstar running for president in 2020—even if it's a fantasy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Female Empowerment, ‘3 Billboards,’ Oprah Shine at Golden Globes

JAKE COYLE / The Associated Press Jan 7, 2018 A speech by Winfrey, honored for lifetime achievement, encapsulates the “Me Too” mood of the movie and television awards ceremony. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

From #MeToo to #WeToo

John Ogden / Truthdig Jan 5, 2018 Sexual harassment of women by men is an act of retaliation, but now the foundation of patriarchal dominance may be crumbling. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )