In a landmark victory, a federal jury unanimously decided to award a $17 million settlement to five women farmworkers who were subjected to sexual harassment and intimidation.
WATCH: Anita Sarkeesian Talks #GamerGate on DemocracyNow!
Anita Sarkeesian appeared on DemocracyNow! to talk about the incredibly violent threats she’s received because she dared to deconstruct the representation of women in video games.
Women Firefighters Allege Sexual Harassment and Abuse From Coworkers
The complaint, filed with the Department of Agriculture on behalf of hundreds of women in the Forest Service’s Region 5 in California, claims officials did not do enough to stop harassment and abuse.
EEOC Files Sexual Harassment Suit On Female Farmworkers’ Behalf
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit on behalf of several women farmworkers alleging that a Colorado potato warehouse violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by allowing managers to sexually harass female employees.
New York Women’s Equality Act Stalled For A Second Time
Although the State Senate passed nine planks of the WEA as separate bills, the full act ultimately did not move forward because Senate Republicans opposed a provision that would codify Roe v. Wade.
American Apparel CEO Dov Charney Fired Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Following sexual misconduct allegations, American Apparel’s founder and Chief Operating Officer Dov Charney has been fired.
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Poll Shows Widespread Online Harassment of Women
A recently released poll by Rad Campaign, Lincoln Park Strategies, and Craig Newmark of Craigconnects reveals that women experience of majority of online harassment – and that the impact can be devastating.
Hollaback! Finds Sexual Harassment Prevalent on College Campuses
Hollaback! found that 67 percent of students had experienced harassment on campus – which can include”unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior that significantly interferes with a student’s access to educational opportunities” – and that harassment was harming students’ ability to learn.
Unpaid Intern Not Protected From Sexual Harassment
After the incident, Wang, a Chinese citizen, alleges that Liu no longer expressed interest in hiring her permanently once she completed her Master’s Degree.
Hollaback! Launches New App to Report Street Harassment to NYC Officials in Real Time
“As we stand here today, I am mindful that some of you have been sexually harassed during your life. I am mindful that some of you have been harassed this week – and I mindful that some of you were harassed today.”
SCOTUS Decision Breakdown: On Affirmative Action and Workplace Harassment
So much SCOTUS, so little time. Here’s our take on two of the high court’s decisions from Monday.
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Texas Air Force Recruiter Sentenced to 27 Years in Sexual Assault Scandal
Technical Sergeant Jaime Rodriguez was sentenced Friday to 27 years in prison for sexually assaulting over 20 women during his 13-year tenure in the Air Force.
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NY Governor Cuomo Officially Introduces Women’s Equality Act
“The Women’s Equality Act, which I will introduce today, is designed to address gender inequality in our communities, and to restore New York as a leader in women’s rights.”
Correct. Protect. Respect. Promoting Economic Security with Safe Workplaces
By Donna Addkison President/CEO Wider Opportunities for Women Women work. A lot of women work, making up 47% of the American workforce today. Two out three do so to provide the sole or a substantial part of a household income. Yet women in the workforce continue to be the targets of unwanted, unwelcome sexual harassment […]
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HERVotes Blog Carnival: Fighting Sexual Harassment
Welcome to the fifth #HERvotes blog carnival. This time we’re focusing on the need to keep strong the laws and public policies to end sex discrimination and sexual harassment in schools and in the workplace. HERvotes, a multi-organizational campaign launched in August 2011, advocates that women must use our voices and votes to stop the […]
