MeToo - Page 7

Because of Sexual Harassment Allegations, the 2018 Literature Nobel Award Is Cancelled

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

A look into the scandal that has postponed one of the most elite awards in the world.…

May 11, 2018

5 Hispanic YouTube Channels to Follow

Study Breaks Writer

When it comes to content, borders don't exist.…

May 11, 2018

Bill Cosby and Lawyers Might Appeal His ‘Public Lynching’

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

According to his lawyer, Cosby received too harsh of a sentence, which they claim is partly a result of the court allowing so many women to testify against him.…

May 2, 2018

The #MuteRKelly Movement Shuts Down R. Kelly Show, Calls for Accountability

Alex Johnson, New York University

It's the response to petitions.…

May 2, 2018

Are Inclusion Riders Problematic?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Hollywood’s always had a diversity problem, but are inclusion riders the solution?…

April 25, 2018

Junot Díaz’s Revealing New Yorker Piece Adds to an Important Conversation

Kerrianna Wallace, Arcadia University

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s essay on childhood rape, mental illness and suicide opens up the conversation on male sexual assault. …

April 20, 2018

An Uphill Battle for Women in the Workplace

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

Despite increasingly proving their worth, women still face many obstacles on their path toward equal recognition and treatment in the workforce.…

April 13, 2018

It’s Time To Stop Slut Shaming Stormy Daniels

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

Stormy Daniels, the adult film star embroiled in a sex scandal with President Trump, should not be dismissed due to her profession.…

April 7, 2018

Dan Schneider Abrupt Departure May Crush Childhood Dreams

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

Deadline broke a heated story accusing Nickelodeon money-maker Dan Schneider of abusing young stars in his own shows after a sudden exit.…

April 5, 2018

Trump Declares April Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

In a statement, the president, whom 15 women have accused of sexual misconduct, implored audiences to heed the claims of sexual-abuse victims.…

April 2, 2018

Drinking to Remember

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Inspired by a personal experience, Danya Sherman created KnoNap to help detect and prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault.…

April 1, 2018

Jordan Peterson Questions If Men and Women Can Work Together

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

Is society ready to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace effectively?…

March 22, 2018

6 of the Most Legendary Moments from ‘Friends’

Daniel Reed

Since it’s clear now that there won’t be a ‘Friends’ movie, take solace by reliving these iconic moments from the hit ‘90s series.…

March 20, 2018

Time’s Up for USA Swimming

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

Ariana Kukors’s poignant letter helps bring to attention the years of sexual abuse in USA Swimming.  …

March 19, 2018

How Doug Ford Won the Ontario Progressive Conservative Leadership Bid

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Doug Ford's strong managerial qualities as a former business leader and commitment to his brother’s politics make him a good choice for the role.…

March 18, 2018

Are People ‘Innocent Until Proven Guilty’ or the Other Way Around?

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

While the famous mantra 'innocent until proven guilty' is used in the U.S. court system, does it serve any justice toward everyday people and relationships?…

March 17, 2018

Two Movies From the ’90s That Need Sequels

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

It’s time for Hollywood to ruin yet another original classic by making a sequel to it.…

March 15, 2018

Why Being a Daydreamer Is a Good Thing

Catherine Gregoire, University of Texas at Austin

When your eyes drift off into the distance dramatically, good things are about to happen.…

March 13, 2018

The Duffer Brothers Have Been Accused of Verbal Abuse

Alex Johnson, New York University

Netflix investigated the claims against the 'Stranger Things' showrunners, but found no evidence. The show has faced similar issues before.…

March 13, 2018

4 Rights Saudi Arabian Women Will Gain in 2018

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Saudi Arabian women have long been denied the same rights as men, but things will start to change in 2018.…

March 12, 2018

A Male Gymnast Has Accused Larry Nassar of Sexual Abuse

Alex Johnson, New York University

‘My sister and I shouldn’t have to relate the fact that we’ve both been abused,’ said the Michigan State freshman about Nassar.…

March 8, 2018

Bumble Continues to Pioneer in Social Activism by Banning Gun Photos

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

While the government won’t address the issues of gun laws, Bumble’s CEO, Whitney Wolfe, will.…

March 7, 2018

All the Hits and Misses of the 2018 Oscars

Alex Johnson, New York University

As you might imagine, Ryan Seacrest’s interview with Taraji P. Henson was a definite hit.…

March 5, 2018

Frances McDormand Sends a Powerful Message with Her Oscar Win

Selena Lundy, Grand Valley State University

Sharing her Oscar win with all women, France McDormand opens the idea of inclusion rider within contracts and equal representation of sex and race in film.…

March 5, 2018

Why the Current Feminist Movement Needs Conservative Women to Speak Out

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

With #MeToo in full swing, young conservative women in American need to proffer and defend a new brand of feminism #UsToo.…

March 2, 2018

It’s Time to Place Your Bets – the 90th Oscars Are Here

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

The nominees for the 90th Oscars are all highly talented, but they can’t all take home an award. Here's a list of predictions for the winner circle.…

March 2, 2018

Modern Romance: What We Can Really Learn From Aziz Ansari

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

Consent doesn't need decoding.…

March 1, 2018

5 Classics That Are Freshly Relevant to the #TimesUp Conversation

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

These female empowerment titles will remind you that the fight for gender equality has always had standard-bearers in the heroines of fiction.…

March 1, 2018

Meet Kirt Webster, the Harvey Weinstein of Country Music

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

Despite multiple sexual-harassment allegations, Webster has managed to remain out of the spotlight, a problematic sign for the country music industry.…

February 26, 2018

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Agrees with DeVos’s Stance on Title IX

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Though RBG applauds the #MeToo movement, she echoed Betsy DeVos’s sentiment that Obama-era Title IX processes denied the accused parts of their due process.…

February 20, 2018