Sunday Reading: The Outcome of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial Doesn’t Reverse #MeToo Gains But Shows How Few Were Ever Actually Made
“Almost as soon as the supposed reckoning began there were complaints that it had gone too far, that nuances were being neglected and too-harsh punishments meted out.”
Sunday Reading: Another Rockstar Abuser Outed
The Posies disbanded this month after sexual assault allegations came to light against Ken Stringfellow.
Woody Allen Has Dominated the Media Narrative for Decades. Focus on His Victims’ Stories Is Long Overdue.
Four-part docuseries “Allen v. Farrow” may be one-sided, but Allen has been shielded by a powerful PR machine for decades.
Protesters Decry Mega Church’s Response to Sexual Assault Allegations
This Sunday, protesters gathered for the second time outside Hope Community Church during services.
On Instagram, the NC Protection Alliance Is Exposing a Hidden Culture of Sexual Abuse in Raleigh
From men in the local bar and restaurant industry to a Board of Elections candidate, the social media account is holding alleged abusers accountable by amplifying the whisper network.
Ashley Christensen Claims She Didn’t Know Extent of Abuse at Poole’s Diner After Former Employee Comes Forward
Christensen, who has been a vocal supporter of survivors, penned the letter following allegations of workplace sexual abuse at Poole’s Diner from a former employee.
How One Woman’s Story Helped Bring North Carolina’s Consent Laws Into the 21st Century
Until last week, North Carolina was also the only state in the U.S. that didn’t explicitly allow a person to revoke consent once sex has been initiated.
More #MeToo Coverage
Women Working For Hog Producer Smithfield Foods Say #MeToo
A new report claims women who reported sexual harassment while working at meatpacking plants were retaliated against.
In North Carolina, Sharing Your #MeToo Story Could Land You in Court
This sort of tactic—attempting to silence someone by suing them—is known as a strategic lawsuit against public participation. SLAPPs use civil litigation to intimidate critics by sapping their time, money, and morale.
New NC Bill Seeks to Close Sex Assault ‘Loopholes’
House Bill 393 would amend laws around abuse of juveniles, abuse that occurs while a person is incapacitated, and distribution of date rape drugs.
48 Percent of Duke Undergraduate Women Say They’ve Been Sexually Assaulted Since Enrolling
Twenty-two percent say it happened in the 2017–18 academic year alone.
Grayer than C.K.: What to Do with Problematic Comedians like Aziz Ansari and T.J. Miller?
Both showed up at Goodnights in Raleigh this week, Ansari with a surprise visit Tuesday and Miller starting tonight.
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