Sexual Assault And Harassment

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Voting can be dangerous for domestic violence survivors

There’s a way for domestic violence survivors to protect themselves. But it’s not always easy.
Amy Rolph
She accused a Democratic darling of assault. Then her career dissolved

It could have been the recession, she said, but it could have also been that Clay Johnson told his own version of events to the leaders at the Sunlight Foundation. He had more power and access than Sarah. And, apparently, he had more credibility too.
Jeannie Yandel

Caroline Chamberlain Gomez
From Anita Hill to Christine Blasey Ford, what's changed?

In the 27 years between Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings and Brett Kavanaugh's, how far has the country really come?
Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong

Bill Radke
Hotlines, news tip lines flooded as sexual assault survivors ask 'to be counted'

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's and Judge Brett Kavanaugh's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee opened wounds, old and new, for victims and survivors of sexual assault across the nation.
Brie Ripley
‘Done being silent.’ Woman accuses Washington state senator of rape; he denies

The tweet came 20 minutes after Thursday’s tumultuous Kavanaugh hearings concluded.
Sydney Brownstone
Listening to Kavanaugh hearings like 'ripping off a Band-Aid over and over'

Christine Blasey Ford took the stand in a Senate hearing; local women say her testimony has dredged up some painful memories.
Marcie Sillman

Sydney Brownstone
Struggling with the Kavanaugh news? These resources are for you

If you're struggling with the wall-to-wall coverage of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh's testimony, you're not alone.
Sydney Brownstone
Washington state GOP apologizes to Meinert accusers
Sydney Brownstone
LIVE: Brett Kavanaugh appears before Senate after testimony from Christine Blasey Ford
NPR Staff
"I believe Judge Kavanaugh." One woman's defense of Supreme Court nominee, as sexual misconduct allegations mount.

As a third woman comes forward with allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett Kavanaugh, Heritage Foundation legal fellow Elizabeth Slattery explains why #IStandWithBrett.
Bill Radke

Sophie Reid

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