Tag: sexual assault
Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault charges
Accused of sexually assaulting at least 50 women during his decades-long career, the jury in his retrial found him guilty Thursday of three counts of aggravated indecent assault.
DOJ sues Houston for sexual discrimination against female firefighters
According to the Justice Department, at least nine complaints were filed, but that failed to stop the abuse and only led to an even more hostile work environment.
White House Staff Secretary resigns amid abuse allegations
Rob Porter is resigning from office while denying the allegations against him.
RNC finance chair Steve Wynn resigns amid sexual assault accusations
As CEO of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn allegedly established a pattern of sexual abuse toward his employees over several decades.
Former USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years in prison
“Larry is a hardened and determined sexual predator ... the most dangerous type of abuser."
A Harvey Weinstein moment for America’s wars?
It took a succession of high-profile scandals before Americans truly woke up to the plague of sexual harassment and assault. How long will it take before the public concludes that they have had enough of wars that don’t work?
We applaud the silence breakers
“I believe you. What you have to say is important. We’ll find justice.”
The backlash against the bullies
The revolt against Trump is a backlash against bullying in all its forms.
Scotland Yard investigating sexual assault claims against Harvey Weinstein
Weinstein has reportedly entered rehab in an attempt to lighten his sentence in the face of multiple impending international sexual assault and rape investigations.
After Harvey Weinstein, women are joining together saying #MeToo
Let’s hope this movement sparks change in our society and let’s hope those who have been affected by sexual abuse continue to speak up and demand justice.
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Critics challenge Trump administration’s shifting case for war on Iran
Critics challenge Trump administration’s shifting case for war on Iran
Homer nails uncivilized, all-devouring MAGA Trump brutality – and strategic aikido to return fire
As Polyphemus falls to the aikido of seeming weaklings, Trump underestimates top experts, battling Democrats, anti-oligarchy citizens and committed activists promoting prosperity for the many, even (yikes!) sharing the wealth.
They’re almost here
But where am I?
Trump’s Iran strikes send oil prices surging as markets rebound
Brent crude hits a 52-week high after U.S.–Israel attacks and Strait of Hormuz fears, while the S&P 500 stages a late recovery.
New infographic shows how only 10 companies control every brand we know
Regardless of what the companies claim, the Big 10 do have the power and resources to address hunger and poverty within their supply chains.