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Weinstein Kicked Out Of Film Academy
The movie mogul has also been dismissed from his own company.
Amazon Cuts Ties With Weinstein Company
At least 30 women have come forward with allegations about Harvey Weinstein.
Lisa Bloom Calls Advising Harvey Weinstein a 'Mistake'
Bloom was a stanch advocate for women's rights before advising the Hollywood producer accused of sexual misconduct.
Why Did It Take Cops so Long to Trace Vegas Shooter?
It took fully one hour and 20 minutes from the first sounds of gunfire for the cops to breach the doorway.
Oliver Stone Defends Harvey Weinstein
"I'll wait and see, which is the right thing to do," said the conspiracy theorist and filmmaker Oliver Stone.
Why Rush to Buy Guns After Mass Shooting Like Vegas?
Savvy investors bid up the share price of gun makers in anticipation of increased demand, increased sales, and thus better short-term profits.
Why Isn't Gun Violence Thought As Serious as Terrorism?
440,095 Americans died from gun violence between 2001 and 2014. Just 3,412 died from terrorist attacks.
Gun Control: What Does 2nd Amendment Have To Do With It
Neil Buchanan writes that the Constitution is wholly consistent with limiting or banning all kinds of arms and prohibiting the bearing of legal guns.
Sexual Assault Victim Advocates Respond to DeVos Plan
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights released Title IX guidance as part of a "dear colleague" letter in 2011.
Murder, Suicide, Rape Increases Amid War in Middle East
A 25-year public health survey shows how conflicts in the Middle East and beyond have led to a surge in violence, self-harm and mental illness.
Are We Setting Up the Cops to be Shot At?
If we want less violence against the police, we must change what we ask them to do.
What Does NRA Think About Shooting of Philando Castile?
The gun lobby still declines to say whether Yanez should have been acquitted.
Paul Nungesser Settles Lawsuit Over 'Mattress' Art
The Columbia alumnus, who was accused of sexual assault, had filed the lawsuit more than two years ago.
Top Vatican Official Charged With Child Sexual Assault
Cardinal George Pell, Australia's highest-ranking Catholic and the third-highest-ranking official at the Vatican.
Bill Cosby to Lecture on Avoiding Sex Assault Charges
"This issue can affect any young person," a Cosby spokesperson said, adding that "it also affects married men."
Woman Punched on Istanbul Bus for Wearing Shorts
The man said he had been "provoked" by her choice of clothing.
Women are Comparing Comey's Testimony to Rape Victims
Twitter users said they could relate to Comey's account of being trapped by a powerful, demanding man.
Politicians Attacking Reporters, With Little Fallout
Politicians attacking or threatening journalists is an issue that's currently at the center of a national debate, after the Republican was charged with misdemeanor assault.
How the GOP's Gianforte Won Montana's Special Election
Thursday's Republican victory for an open House of Representatives seat turned out to be a hyper-interpreted microcosm of America's crazy national moment, complete with a "body slam" that sent a reporter to the hospital.
Trump's War on the Press Reaches Dangerous Levels
Greg Gianforte, a Republican candidate for Congress in Montana, allegedly assaulted Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs at a rally Wednesday night.
Wikileaks Attorneys Blast Citizenfour Maker Poitras
Assange has been put at risk by film-maker's failure to abide by conditions.
Is 'Stealthing' the Same as Rape?
Law professor Sherry F. Colb discusses how the law should consider an act in relation to the definition of sexual assault.
Anti-Semitic Incidents Have Increased Under Trump
There was a 34 percent increase in 2016 and an 86 percent increase in the first quarter of 2017, year over year.
How a Cross Burning in Florida Sparked a Federal Probe
The incident—and subsequent investigation—revolved around a black man who had moved in with a white woman in Port Richey, a town on Florida's Gulf Coast, angering racist locals.
15 Percent of UT-Austin Female Students Raped: Survey
The president of the University of Texas at Austin called the results of the survey a "wake-up call."
Columbia 'Mattress' Lawsuit Is Dismissed For Good
The Columbia alumnus sued the school for not stopping Emma Sulkowicz's 'Carry That Weight' project.
Hong Kong Police Hold Rally Over Colleagues' Jail Time
Seven police officers were sentenced to two years in jail each for assaulting a protester in 2014.
Trump Team Welcomes 'Alternative Facts' in Media Fight
Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer, Reince Priebus and the president himself all claim the press is lying about the size of crowds at the inauguration.
Sessions: 'I Would Prosecute Trump If He Groped'
How did Sessions do in the confirmation hearing? Eight takeaways.
Free Speech and Sexual Harassment at Yale
The accused is denied the right of cross-examination, even though he faces dire sanctions.