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 )

California Lawmakers to Handle Sexual Misconduct Scandal

KATHLEEN RONAYNE / The Associated Press Jan 2, 2018 When they return to Sacramento on Wednesday, lawmakers must tackle a scandal involving Sen. Tony Mendoza, a Democrat, who has refused to step aside amid an investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Doug Jones Officially Declared Alabama Winner Over Roy Moore

Kim Chandler / The Associated Press Dec 28, 2017 Contending voter fraud, Republican Moore had asked a judge to stop certification of the Democrat's victory in their recent U.S. Senate race. The judge refused. Dig deeper ( 2 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 )

Truthdig’s Top 10 ‘Ear to the Ground’ Posts of 2017

Staff / Truthdig Dec 26, 2017 Many of our top posts were on subjects largely overlooked by major news outlets. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Prominent Judge Taken Down by Sex Allegations

SUDHIN THANAWALA / The Associated Press Dec 18, 2017 Alex Kozinski, a federal appeals court judge, has retired, effective immediately, just days after the 9th Circuit opened an inquiry into his behavior. Dig deeper ( 3 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 )

Roy Moore’s U.S. Senate Run Now in Voters’ Hands

By BILL BARROW and KIM CHANDLER / The Associated Press Dec 12, 2017 Voter turnout is considered key to the outcome of the race between Republican Moore, who has been fighting accusations of sexual misconduct, and Democrat Doug Jones. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Chef Mario Batali Suspended Under Cloud of Sex Accusations

MICHELLE CHAPMAN and JOSEPH PISANI / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2017 The celebrity chef will step away from his TV show and his restaurant empire, and he will undergo anti-harassment training. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Mourn Al Franken’s Departure but See a 2018 Benefit

By ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Dec 8, 2017 Members say the way the party is handling the sexual misconduct issue will give it a valuable weapon in next year’s congressional elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

As Franken’s Support Collapses, Resignation Is Expected

ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press Dec 6, 2017 A majority of Senate Democrats call on the two-term Minnesota lawmaker to get out after the emergence of new sexual misconduct allegations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

John Conyers Retires From Congress After Sexual Harassment Claims

By Corey Williams / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2017 The longest-serving member of the House steps down after his support among fellow Democrats collapsed following misconduct accusations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )