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Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We aren't scared any more': #MeToo's lessons give Epstein survivors strength to speak out

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell demand transparency and accountability, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement.
SF politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

4 women accuse lesbian Democratic congressional candidate of sexual assault - LGBTQ Nation

Four women accuse Salt Lake City Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez of sexual assault, while she denies the allegations and offers to take a polygraph test.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Former Trump ICE official accused of "toxic" & "controlling" relationship with her teen employee - LGBTQ Nation

Madison Sheahan allegedly had a toxic relationship with a teenage staffer, marked by controlling behavior and emotional volatility.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

He raped young men & infected them with HIV. Now he's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Adam Hall was convicted of transmitting HIV and raping multiple young men, receiving a minimum 23-year life sentence.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

Corporations & leaders are retreating to safe choices. They will be the death of us. - LGBTQ Nation

Safe choices in response to threats against trans rights lead to complicity and hinder the fight for equality.
#jeffrey-epstein
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Epstein housed alleged victims in London after Met declined to investigate him, reports say

Jeffrey Epstein housed alleged abuse victims in London flats after UK police declined to investigate him, leading to multiple abuse accusations.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals

Jeffrey Epstein housed women he allegedly abused in London flats after UK police chose not to investigate him despite multiple allegations.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Epstein housed alleged victims in London after Met declined to investigate him, reports say

Jeffrey Epstein housed alleged abuse victims in London flats after UK police declined to investigate him, leading to multiple abuse accusations.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals

Jeffrey Epstein housed women he allegedly abused in London flats after UK police chose not to investigate him despite multiple allegations.
#michael-jackson
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Michael Jackson was 'worse than Jeffrey Epstein,' says Leaving Neverland director

Dan Reed criticizes the new Michael Jackson biopic for ignoring abuse allegations and suggests media bias due to financial interests in the Jackson estate.
Independent films
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

A potential 'Michael' sequel could explore Michael Jackson's child sexual-abuse allegations, Lionsgate head says

The biopic 'Michael' focuses on Jackson's rise to fame, omitting darker aspects of his life, with a potential sequel hinted at for future exploration.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Michael Jackson was 'worse than Jeffrey Epstein,' says Leaving Neverland director

Dan Reed criticizes the new Michael Jackson biopic for ignoring abuse allegations and suggests media bias due to financial interests in the Jackson estate.
Independent films
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

A potential 'Michael' sequel could explore Michael Jackson's child sexual-abuse allegations, Lionsgate head says

The biopic 'Michael' focuses on Jackson's rise to fame, omitting darker aspects of his life, with a potential sequel hinted at for future exploration.
#misogyny
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Catherine Fegan: The sex offender, the character reference and the former TD who has now gone to ground

Daniel Ramamoorthy's absence from politics raises concerns regarding his involvement in criminal cases.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Black & trans employees accuse women's sports bar of "hostile" racism & misogyny - LGBTQ Nation

Rhodes asserted in an Instagram post, 'Marsha's may claim to be a queer safe space, but it is nothing like that.' She described the bar's environment as quickly developing a bad reputation among marginalized staffers.
NYC LGBT
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Woman raped by asylum seekers who were allowed into UK found guilty

The victim told the court she believed she was going to die during the ordeal. Giving evidence behind a screen, she said: "It wasn't consensual... they have ruined my life."
UK news
#harvey-weinstein
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Law

Harvey Weinstein Is Being Tried a Third Time in Manhattan for Rape. It Never Should Have Gotten to This Point.

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Harvey Weinstein's Manhattan retrial opens with clashing arguments over his relationship to accuser | amNewYork

fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Jurors set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in New York

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial begins, focusing on a 2013 incident amid ongoing legal battles and the #MeToo movement.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again in a New York rape case

Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again for a rape charge involving Jessica Mann, with jury selection starting soon.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Harvey Weinstein Is Being Tried a Third Time in Manhattan for Rape. It Never Should Have Gotten to This Point.

New York must change evidence rules to ensure accountability for serial rapists like Harvey Weinstein.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Harvey Weinstein's Manhattan retrial opens with clashing arguments over his relationship to accuser | amNewYork

Harvey Weinstein's third rape trial centers on allegations of rape against Jessica Mann in 2013, with complex dynamics of their relationship being examined.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Jurors set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in New York

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial begins, focusing on a 2013 incident amid ongoing legal battles and the #MeToo movement.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again in a New York rape case

Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again for a rape charge involving Jessica Mann, with jury selection starting soon.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Dad Was Murdered. When People Find Out, They All Ask the Same Question. They Don't Like My Answer.

Anger can be a complex, enduring emotion that transforms over time, often hidden beneath the surface after initial outbursts.
#sexual-assault
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
Medicine

Former Brigham and Women's doctor Derrick Todd pleads not guilty to 81 new sexual assault charges

fromBoston.com
2 days ago
Medicine

Former Brigham and Women's doctor Derrick Todd pleads not guilty to 81 new sexual assault charges

fromFortune
2 days ago

Former MrBeast executive alleges years of sexual harassment and retaliation. The YouTuber's company calls it 'clout-chasing' | Fortune

Mavromatis claims she was required to perform 'substantial and continuous work' during her FMLA-mandated leave, fearing retaliation if she did not comply.
Media industry
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Adams says Mamdani admin shouldn't have moved to drop him in sexual assault case, demands city pay for new private attorney | amNewYork

The city should pay for Eric Adams' private attorney after improperly stopping representation in his sexual assault suit, according to his new lawyer.
#domestic-abuse
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
fromJezebel
3 days ago

German Police Chief Suggests Women Avoid Dating Men If They Want to Stay Safe

Dirk Peglow stated, '[In 2024,] statistically at least two women per day were victims of homicide or attempted homicide, and things look the same with sexual offenses.' He humorously advised, 'Better not get into a relationship with a man. If you do, the risk is much higher of becoming a victim of psychological or physical violence.'
Germany news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Frank Stronach's second sexual assault trial postponed until next year | CBC News

Frank Stronach, the founder of car parts manufacturer Magna International, was charged in 2024 with 18 offences involving 13 complainants, but the case was split in two later that year.
Toronto startup
Women
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How to respond to 'benevolent sexism' at work

Benevolent sexism, while appearing positive, undermines women's careers by reducing self-esteem and increasing emotional exhaustion.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Whistleblower reveals how gay Trump appointee turned Kennedy Center into corrupt "playground" - LGBTQ Nation

Insider knowledge reveals corruption and mismanagement at the Kennedy Center under Ric Grenell's leadership.
SF parents
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

We Need to Tear Down the Adoption Industry

A US military raid in Afghanistan resulted in the death of a family, with conflicting accounts of the event and the fate of a missing infant.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths

Ruppanner emphasizes that acknowledging and measuring the mental load can significantly reduce it. 'Once we see it, we can't unsee it. We can start to address it,' she states.
US news
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Can Survivors Regain Pleasure After Sexual Trauma?

Survivors of sexual trauma can experience a range of sexual responses, including both desire and avoidance, and their fantasies often overlap with non-victims.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The parents argue that their children were 'allowed' to identify as transgender at school, which they claim violated their rights to determine their children's upbringing.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

They all survived Jeffrey Epstein. They have something to tell you

When I delivered my victim impact statement after Maxwell's sentencing, I nearly shouted. I talked about my emotional health, my physical health, how this derailed my life. I wanted to project my voice so that no one in that courtroom could ignore what I was saying.
Social justice
LGBT
fromJezebel
1 day ago

We Were Long Overdue for a Sapphic MAGA Sex Scandal

Sheahan exhibited toxic and controlling behavior in her relationship with a younger woman, stemming from jealousy and insecurity about her partner's sexuality.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files

Lawmakers are investigating the Trump administration's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act regarding the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
#domestic-violence
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

The global assault on women is an assault on all of us

Solidarity against global patriarchy is essential to combat the normalization of sexual violence and protect women's autonomy.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Jury awards $16M to survivor in 1970s Oakland Diocese priest abuse case

A jury awarded $16 million to a survivor of childhood sexual abuse by former priest Stephen Kiesle, highlighting the lasting impact of such trauma.
SF LGBT
fromVulture
2 days ago

Russell Brand Admits to 'Exploitative' Sexual Behavior

Russell Brand admitted to exploitative sexual behavior but claimed it was lawful and consensual, facing multiple charges of sexual assault and rape.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds

Fifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 lawmakers in Congress over the past two decades.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

MrBeast's Company Sued By Woman Over Claims Of Sexual Harassment

"This clout-chasing complaint is built on deliberate misrepresentations and categorically false statements, and we have the receipts to prove it," Gaude Paez, a Beast Industries spokesperson, stated. "There is extensive evidence-including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony-that unequivocally refutes her claims."
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Victims of sexual violence distressed by MPs' pugnacious' questioning

Witnessing pugnacious questioning resulted in her breaking down, sobbing and struggling to breathe. The committee chair failed to prevent the tone from escalating.
UK politics
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Alleged rape that triggered protests in Epsom was a confused report', police say

A reported rape in Epsom was found to be a confused report; no sexual offense occurred, and the investigation has been closed.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Over a third of men have blamed a female colleague's behavior on 'hormones'

Women face significant workplace discrimination, including promotion disparities, pay gaps, and unfair health assumptions from male colleagues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

DOJ's Own Watchdog Is Investigating How The Department Handled The Epstein Files

The Justice Department is under investigation for its handling of Epstein files and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Record number of rape offences recorded as minister promises urgent action'

Record high rape offences reported in 2025, with significant increases in prosecutions and charges, prompting urgent action from authorities.
#transgender-issues
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

A mom asked the NYT publisher about harm from trans coverage. He defended the process instead

The New York Times defends its coverage of transgender issues amid concerns about its impact on discrimination and harm.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

A mom asked the NYT publisher about harm from trans coverage. He defended the process instead

The New York Times defends its coverage of transgender issues amid concerns about its impact on discrimination and harm.
Media industry
fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago

MrBeast employee alleges she was harassed for years, fired after maternity leave in new lawsuit

A former employee alleges wrongful termination and discrimination after returning from maternity leave at MrBeast's media company.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

A new accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her

A woman accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of raping her in 2018, claiming she was drugged during the incident.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Melissa Gilbert denies being naive' or complicit' in standing by Timothy Busfield despite sexual abuse claims

I know this man in my bones. No one knows him better than I do. I am 100% confident he will be exonerated while preparing for all possible outcomes.
Television
#sexual-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner of Harrods want enablers to face justice

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed demand accountability and regulation to prevent future incidents, emphasizing the need for meaningful consequences.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner of Harrods want enablers to face justice

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed demand accountability and regulation to prevent future incidents, emphasizing the need for meaningful consequences.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Let's talk about sex in a world of porn | Letter

Straight male authors should embrace writing about sex, but the urgent conversation on sexual knowledge and pleasure is happening outside of literature.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

The Hong Kong rape allegation that led to blackmail conviction

Isabel Rose, a woman from London, faces legal challenges in Hong Kong after alleging rape, leading to her arrest instead of her assailant's.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man who raped young men and deliberately gave them HIV jailed for life

A sexual predator was sentenced to life in prison for deliberately infecting young men with HIV.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'I was innocent but treated like a killer - my best friend was murdered and I couldn't even attend her funeral,' says ex-partner of Natalie McNally

Stephen McCullagh was plotting to murder Natalie McNally, claiming he was live-streaming on YouTube at the time of her death.
London politics
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Todd Blanche's Weird Double Standard Protects Sex Traffickers and Racists - emptywheel

Todd Blanche and Kash Patel indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center for wire fraud, false representations, and conspiracy to money launder.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Shifting Legal Landscape for Consensual Nonmonogamy

Increased awareness of consensual nonmonogamies leads to both acceptance and discrimination, impacting individuals' social and economic well-being.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

WATCH: Dem Senator Presses Howard Lutnick on Not Replying to Letter on Epstein Ties

Sen. Van Hollen expressed frustration over Secretary Lutnick's failure to respond to a letter regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing the need for transparency.
US politics
#gender-dynamics
LGBT
fromJezebel
3 days ago

WTF Is Ohio's Anti-Drag Show Bill That Critics Worry Could Criminalize Wearing a Sports Bra in Public

Ohio lawmakers are advancing a bill that restricts drag performances and limits trans individuals' access to gendered spaces.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
LGBT

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Appeals court clears path to move trans women into men's prisons despite sexual assault risk

Transgender women inmates may be relocated to men's prisons following a federal appellate court ruling that reverses a lower court's decision.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

His anti-gay murder went unsolved for over 40 years. Two suspects are finally on trial for it. - LGBTQ Nation

Two brothers are on trial for the 1984 murder of Anthony Littler, with new evidence emerging decades later.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What the Epstein case teaches us about grooming podcast

People talk about Jeffrey Epstein as though he's special or as though he's mysterious in some way. That takes away from the truth of it, which is that there are lots of people like him.
Books
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ MAGA pastor called Pride flags "disgusting." He just pled guilty to child sex offenses. - LGBTQ Nation

Silas H. Shelton pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and faces 3 to 15 years in prison.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Media coverage of violence against women reaches dismal' low, report finds

The proportion of articles that include terms relating to misogynistic abuse dropped to a dismal 1.3% of all global online news in 2025, the lowest level in that period.
Women in technology
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols publicly disclosed her rape and criticized the Courts and Tribunals Bill for limiting jury trials, arguing victim experiences are being weaponized to justify legal reforms that may harm justice outcomes.
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Law Professor Arrested On 50 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case - Above the Law

A Barry University law professor, Glen‑Peter Ahlers, was arrested on 50 counts of unlawful possession of materials depicting the sexual performance of a child and held on $100,000 bond.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Sexual Abuse in Intimate Relationships: Beyond Coercion

Intimate partner sexual abuse commonly uses coercion, entitlement, painful acts, humiliation, and strangulation, eroding victims' safety, self-worth, and well-being.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | #MeToo is not over | amNewYork

New York City extended the Gender Motivated Violence Act, allowing survivors to sue perpetrators and enablers for past gender-motivated violence through March 1, 2025.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

The Alleged Trump Victim's Claims about Blackmail Are as Important as Her Claims about Rape - emptywheel

The DOJ released interview reports from a woman alleging abuse by Donald Trump while withholding original documents and details about interview handling, with allegations emerging days before Jeffrey Epstein's death.
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