Sexual Assault And Harassment

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Government

Progressive groups, Democrats call for Sen. Joe Fain's resignation

Representatives from women's organizations in Washington State, the Washington State Democrats, the King County Labor Council, and a Seattle port commissioner on Tuesday called for state Sen. Joe Fain's resignation following a rape allegation made against the legislator last month.
Sydney Brownstone
Government

Undeterred by rape allegation, Sen. Joe Fain supporters applaud campaign

Two weeks after former Seattle city official Candace Faber tweeted that he raped her in 2007, Sen. Joe Fain made a campaign appearance on Sunday with his family and miniature Schnauzer-Yorkie mix, Waffles, in tow.
Sydney Brownstone
Law & Courts

9 law experts on what Brett Kavanaugh means for the future of America

“The federal judiciary will increasingly be the place where the rich and powerful go to protect their wealth and power.”
Sydney Brownstone

Isolde Raftery
Government

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
Government

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
Government

‘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
Government

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
Government

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

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