In 1980, feminists were often stereotyped as man-hating or out of touch. Then Parton gave the movement a boost — and an anthem.
Category: Sexual Harassment
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In ‘9 to 5,’ Dolly Parton Put a Friendly Face on Feminism
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Blake Lively, Who Sought $8 Million for Legal Costs, Is Awarded $400,000
The New York Times – Movies:The ruling all but ends the legal dispute between her and Justin Baldoni over the filming of the movie “It Ends With Us” and its aftermath.
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Overlooked No More: Patricia Douglas, Who Challenged Hollywood’s Culture of Abuse
The New York Times – Movies:Eight decades before the #MeToo groundswell, she took MGM to court after alleging she was attacked at a studio party in 1937.
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Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time
The New York Times – On the Runway:Representative Chuck Edwards’s decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.
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Uber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’
The New York Times – Business:The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
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Ten Women Accuse Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct in BBC Report
The New York Times – Movies:The accusations include sex with underage girls and sexually explicit messages. The actor denied the allegations.
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Uber Enacts Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
The New York Times – Business:The changes come after The New York Times revealed that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.
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Former Employee Sues MrBeast’s Company Over Harassment Claims
The New York Times – Business:The former employee of the YouTube star’s production company said in a federal lawsuit that she had experienced sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. Beast Industries denies all of the claims.
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Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record
From the ballot box in California to the halls of Congress and Wall Street, several new initiatives would require more oversight of how the company protects its passengers.
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Julio Iglesias Denies Sexual Abuse Claims by Former Employees
The singer called the accusations “completely false” in a statement released after Spanish prosecutors said they would investigate.
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L.A. Reid Settles Lawsuit Shortly Before Sexual Assault Trial
Mr. Reid, a Grammy-winning music producer, had been accused of assaulting an executive who worked for him and then retaliating against her.