The Startling Rise of India’s #MeToo Movement

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 24, 2018 A kind of critical mass has been reached in India following years of activism and calls for change and accountability, and high-profile men are starting to face consequences for sexual misconduct. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Study: Survivors of Sexual Assault Experience Real Health Consequences

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Oct 4, 2018 Research provides concrete health data for what many women have described themselves for decades: Sexual assault creates long-term harm. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Brown Signs 7 California Bills Targeting Workplace Sexual Harassment

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Sep 30, 2018 The measures ban secret contracts that keep victims quiet, mandate anti-harassment training and require that corporations include women on their boards. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

With Kavanaugh Nomination, Trump Faces #MeToo

CATHERINE LUCEY, ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Sep 25, 2018 The president's electoral victory helped give rise to the #MeToo era. Now, as it threatens his Supreme Court nominee and his party's congressional majorities, he's taking aim at the movement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

CBS Taps Media Industry Veteran as Interim Chairman

Staff / Truthdig Sep 25, 2018 CBS says it has named Richard Parsons as interim chairman of the board as the company moves to reshape itself following the ouster of longtime chief Les Moonves. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McDonald’s Workers Strike Over Widespread Sexual Harassment

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Sep 18, 2018 Often living paycheck to paycheck, these workers are risking everything to no longer be subjected to unwanted sexual propositions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Moonves Out at CBS as 6 More Women Accuse Him of Sex Offenses

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Sep 9, 2018 One accuser tells The New Yorker's Ronan Farrow that Moonves' potential $100 million exit deal is "completely disgusting." Dig deeper ( 2 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 )

Rose McGowan to Asia Argento: ‘Do the Right Thing’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Aug 27, 2018 After pausing to consider the troubling news about her friend and fellow #MeToo activist Asia Argento, Rose McGowan has come out with a new statement and a direct address to Argento: "Be the person you wish Harvey [Weinstein] could have been." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

As #MeToo Sexual Misconduct Claims Mount, Half of States Act

David A. Lieb / The Associated Press Aug 27, 2018 Legislatures across the country have vowed to re-examine harassment policies and follow through on investigations of wrongdoing. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

When Doing Good Becomes Doing Bad

Janice G. Raymond / Truthdig Jul 11, 2018 Sexual abuse by members of organizations that provide relief to some of the world’s most vulnerable people has been more pervasive than recently reported. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Sexual Harassment Rampant in Science, Report Reveals

Ilana Novick Jun 12, 2018 STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields have entered the #MeToo era. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )