The #MeToo thread

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Among the "powerful Hollywood women" are Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Aniston and Kate Capshaw.

Powerful Hollywood women unveil anti-harassment action plan
New York Times, Jan 1 2018

Driven by outrage and a resolve to correct a power imbalance that seemed intractable just months ago, 300 prominent actresses and female agents, writers, directors, producers and entertainment executives have formed Time's Up, an ambitious, sprawling initiative to fight systemic sexual harassment in Hollywood and in blue-collar workplaces nationwide. The initiative includes a legal defense fund, backed by $13 million in donations, to subsidize legal support for "women and men who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, or abuse in the workplace." The initiative also includes legislation to penalize companies that tolerate persistent harassment and to discourage the use of nondisclosure agreements to silence victims.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/01/m...arassment.html

Time's Up

The clock has run out on sexual assault, harassment and inequality in the workplace. It's time to do something about it. No more silence. No more waiting. No more tolerance for discrimination, harassment or abuse.

https://www.timesupnow.com

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Next! He insists he's innocent -- but he's retiring. "Innocent." Uh-huh.

Peter Martins, leader of New York City Ballet, resigns amid sexual misconduct investigation

http://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainme...D=ansmsnnews11

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Perhaps I should start a new thread where I can name the men who have not been accused. It might be a lot easier.

Joshua Boyle, former Taliban hostage, charged with sexual assault, unlawful confinement, death threats

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/...D=ansmsnnews11

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Next! "Wildcat," indeed.

Arizona Wildcats fire football coach Rich Rodriguez amid sexual harassment allegation

http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/art...rich-rodriguez

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Next!

CBS News fires political director Steve Chaggaris for 'inappropriate behavior'

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/cbs...D=ansmsnnews11

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Next!

4 women accuse Crash, Million Dollar Baby filmmaker Paul Haggis of sexual misconduct

http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news...D=ansmsnnews11

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I just realized that if I had started a separate thread for women who have been accused of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, it would still be blank.

ESPN fires Donovan McNabb, Eric Davis amid sexual harassment allegations

https://sports.yahoo.com/espn-fires-...221319256.html

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It is fair to conclude that he was guilty.

Brandon Hixon, ex-Idaho lawmaker facing sexual abuse investigation, kills himself

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/09...s-himself.html

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Erica Vladimer, former counsel and analyst with the New York Senate, said, “All of a sudden there was a hand on the back of my head and he shoved his tongue down my throat." And of course Klein denies the accusation. What percentage of accused men admit to their sexual abuse? I don't think it's more than 1%. Maybe closer to 0.5%.

New York Senator Jeff Klein accused of sexual misconduct

https://www.aol.com/article/news/201...duct/23330252/

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Next!

5 women accuse actor-director James Franco of sexually exploitative behavior

http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/cele...D=ansmsnnews11