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New York trans woman settles landmark lawsuit affirming transgender rights while in custody

DeAnna LeTray said officers called her mentally ill and “a guy dressed like a woman.” She just made them change the previously transphobic system.

12 LGBT Celebs Who Spoke Out About Harassment, Abuse

Plenty of queer people are saying, "Me too."

Two Queer Youths File Suit Alleging Harassment and Abuse While in Oregon Custody

The suit alleges Oregon authorities turned a blind eye to anti-LGBTQ+ abuse by other youths and sometimes joined in the abuse.

It's Time for the Sex Talk

Sexual misconduct, harassment, abuse, assault — what's the difference?

Top 5 Acts of Resistance: #MeToo

#MeToo gives those who have suffered harassment and abuse a way to share their stories.

Men Accused of Bad Acts Were Still Front and Center at the Oscars

In a year that was supposed to be about empowering survivors of harassment and abuse, men accused of rape and domestic violence won Oscars. 

Kevin Spacey's Billionaire Boys Club Tanks with $425 in Box Office

The film was shot before dozens of sexual abuse and harassment allegations were leveled against Spacey but it appears audiences are done with him. 

Time's Up Takes Aim at R. Kelly

The campaign against sexual abuse and harassment issued a statement urging further investigation into rapper R. Kelly after decades of accusations.

Minnie Driver Slams Matt Damon for 'Tone-Deaf' Sexual Harassment Comments

Driver said that "good men" like Damon don't get to compartmentalize harassment and abuse like he did in an interview on the subject. 

9 Actors Who Regret Working With Woody Allen

Some of the actors, like Rebecca Hall and Timothee Chalamet, donated their salary from working with Allen to charities that work with harassment and abuse survivors. 

Youngkin’s Rhetoric of 'Parental Rights' Abandons Students Like Us

Our schools are in crisis. We hope our leaders stop focusing so much on polling boosts and fundraising hauls and instead, address the depression, abuse, and harassment that ravages our schools.

Will the #Rosearmy Change Our Rape Culture?

Actress Rose McGowan is helping demonstrate that women (and men) don't capriciously make up stories of abuse and harassment. But will Harvey Weinstein's alleged crimes be soon forgotten like those our president was accused of?

Amber Rose, 'Slut Walk' organizer, turns away from feminism and endorses Donald Trump

Rose posted a photo of herself, Trump, and former First Lady Melania Trump at a fundraising event with the caption "Trump 2024."

Does Twitter Only Care About Harassment If You're Famous?

Twitter's ban on Milo Yiannapoulos has been too long in coming. It should not require national media attention for Twitter to act against harassment. 

Lena Waithe Says Time's Up to Fight Against Harassment for Queer Women

The out, Emmy-winning Master of None star has signed on to a part of the legal defense fund to help LGBT women and women of color. 

5,000 Artists Sign Letter Condemning Artforum Publisher for Sexual Harassment

The letter came in response to a lawsuit filed against Knight Landesman in which nine women accused him of harassment. 

Twitter Yanks Westboro Baptist Church's Account

The hostile, homophobic church has lost its original Twitter account.

REPORT: Sex Abuse Allegations Hit Homeschool Used by Duggars

The Christian school where the Duggars sent oldest son Josh after he allegedly molested his sisters is now being sued for enabling and covering up.

Trump Lied When He Said He Knew 'Nothing' About Weinstein

Trump told reporters he knew "nothing" about the Harvey Weinstein case, which began a national movement about sexual abuse, but he commented on it in October. 

Charles Blow Blames Toxic Masculinity for Rampant Sexual Misconduct

"The idea that horny men can't control themselves is a lie," The New York Times' Blow wrote. 

Despite His History of Sexual Predation Trump Declares Sexual Harassment Awareness Month

Donald Trump admitted to grabbing women without consent and refuses to believe accusers, but he unironically issued a Sexual Harassment Awareness Month proclamation anyway.