Tag Archives: sexual harassment

Australian Speaker of the House steps aside amid sexual harassment allegations

By Chloe | Published: April 24, 2012
TweetYesterday, Australian Speaker of the House Peter Slipper stepped aside amid sexual harassment and other allegations. Slipper, who defected from the Liberal party last year, thereby giving Julia Gillard’s government a razor-thin majority, has denied the allegations made by his former aide in federal court last week. ABC News reports: James Ashby says he was [...]
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Updated: New accuser goes public about alleged sexual harassment assault by Herman Cain

By Vanessa | Published: November 7, 2011
TweetUpdated 2:19pm EST: Sharon Bialek has come forward with allegations against Herman Cain that sounds more sexual assault than just harassment (possibly triggering): A woman says Republican presidential contender Herman Cain reached under her skirt for her genitals and pushed her head toward his crotch in July 1997. Sharon Bialek told reporters Monday in New [...]
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New Study: Sexual harassment prevalent in grades 7 to 12

By Vanessa | Published: November 7, 2011
TweetThe New York Times reports: Nearly half of 7th to 12th graders experienced sexual harassment in the last school year, according to a study scheduled for release on Monday, with 87 percent of those who have been harassed reporting negative effects such as absenteeism, poor sleep and stomachaches. On its survey of a nationally representative [...]
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Herman Cain responds to accusations of inappropriate behavior by not responding to accusations of inappropriate behavior

By Samhita | Published: October 31, 2011
Tweet According to Politico, Herman Cain engaged in sexually suggestive behavior towards at least two female employees during his time at the National Restaurant Association. Suspiciously, the women signed agreements and received financial settlements to leave the association. It’s hard not to continually question Herman Cain’s legitimacy as a candidate, with his faulty logic, annoying bravado and frightening policy [...]
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The Feministing Five: Anita Hill

By Anna | Published: October 8, 2011
TweetThis month marks the 20th anniversary of Anita Hill’s testimony during the confirmation hearing for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. It’s an important time to note the anniversary, with the recent SlutWalks to end sexual violence and cases of sexual assault implicating top leaders around the world, including Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Julian Assange and the [...]
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