Farmhands and Maids Say #MeToo

Tara Murtha Jun 15, 2018 A powerful new book shines light on the rampant sexual violence against the nation's agricultural and domestic workers, who are excluded from laws meant to shield workers from abuse. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pulitzer Prize Winner Junot Díaz Opens Up About Childhood Abuse

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 9, 2018 In a visceral, powerful piece for The New Yorker, the award-winning author breaks his lifelong silence on the rape that impacted his entire being. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Health & Wellness

Behind Closed Doors: Preventing Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Dec 23, 2017 Families and care workers are learning how to protect vulnerable elderly women from this hidden crime. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

It’s the Patriarchy, Stupid

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 22, 2017 Over and over, men like Harvey Weinstein and Matt Damon miss the larger point about the #MeToo movement. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Revolt Against Trump Is a Backlash Against Bullying

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Nov 19, 2017 Powerful and wealthy men who have felt free to impose their will on others, regardless of the pain they cause, may be in for a rude awakening. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Young Roy

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Harassment Career Death

Steve Sack / Cagle Cartoons Nov 13, 2017 Dig deeper

Sexual Violence Reports Up in France Amid Harvey Weinstein Scandal

Angela Charlton / The Associated Press Nov 13, 2017 French police have seen an increase in allegations during the growing global fallout from accusations against the Hollywood producer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

#MeToo Gains Steam as France Considers Catcall Ban

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 18, 2017 A hashtag with roots in a movement started 10 years ago has reignited a much-needed conversation on sexual harassment, in the U.S. and abroad. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Esto es México’: Mexicans Rise From Rubble of Violence, Quakes

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 21, 2017 "This is Mexico": In a week when they protested, celebrated, mourned and above all came together, Mexicans show that hope dies last. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics

After a Rape: Helping Survivors Heal, Part II

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2017 Counseling and other services allow women to reclaim control and even develop a new purpose in life. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Politics

After a Rape: Getting Through a Maze, Part I

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Jun 29, 2017 Programs help sexual assault survivors confront a tangle of law enforcement, medical and legal proceedings. (Pictured, part of a webpage of a nonprofit group that reports and records sexual assaults.) Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )