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The Creeper Intelligence Agency 

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2023 Reports of rampant sexual abuse pile up at Langley headquarters. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Women

Why Whisper Networks Matter

Carrie Ann Johnson / The Conversation Jan 5, 2023 Whisper networks form because women realize that the process of formally reporting incidents is slow and generally doesn’t work. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Opera Union Member Alleges Cover-Up in Placido Domingo Scandal

JOCELYN GECKER / The Associated Press Mar 2, 2020 He alleges that a deal involved the tenor paying a fine and issuing a public apology in exchange for keeping the full details under wraps. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bloomberg Says 3 Women Can Be Released From NDAs

ALEXANDRA JAFFE AND KATHLEEN RONAYNE / The Associated Press Feb 21, 2020 His remarks come after days of intense scrutiny over the treatment of women at the company he’s led for three decades. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Who Invited Michael Bloomberg to the Primary?

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Dec 10, 2019 Polling suggests voters want no part of him, but that won't stop the former mayor of New York from humiliating himself on a national stage. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Protecting Accused Sexual Harassers on an Illinois Campus

By Rachel Otwell / NPR Illinois and Alex Mierjeski / ProPublica Aug 30, 2019 Campus leaders vow reforms, but many say it’s a long road. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

France Falls Behind as #MeToo Goes Global

NADCHARVE / Truthdig Apr 23, 2019 National traditions—and, many say, a rape culture—have stifled progress, but change is starting to take hold. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Biden Faces New Scrutiny From Dems Over Behavior With Women

JULIE PACE and THOMAS BEAUMONT / The Associated Press Mar 31, 2019 Joe Biden's potential rivals don't defend him after an allegation that a kiss by the former VP caused a Nevada politician discomfort. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Former Bernie Sanders Staffers Seek Meeting on ‘Sexual Violence’ in 2016 Campaign

Ilana Novick Dec 31, 2018 They’re aiming to fight a culture of abuse and toxic masculinity in politics. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

CBS Blocks $120M Severance Payment to Moonves

ALEXANDRA OLSON / The Associated Press Dec 17, 2018 The network directors point to the executive's sexual abuse of women and his failure to cooperate with investigators. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Who, Exactly, Is Title IX Meant to Protect?

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Nov 20, 2018 Betsy DeVos’ latest proposals would hurt survivors, activists say. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The #MeToo Movement Is Here to Stay

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 15, 2018 Owing in great part to the ongoing efforts of women of color and allied groups, the movement is going strong more than a year after it began. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )