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New Report Details Anti-LGBTQ+ Harassment Onboard California's Elite Training Ship

The CSU Maritime Academy is accused of mishandling multiple sexual misconduct incidents on its Golden Bear training vessel.

Lena Waithe on Aziz Ansari Allegations: 'It's Not Always Black and White'

Waithe, the out creator of The Chi and creative partner of Ansari, said conversations about inappropriate behavior need to be ongoing. 

Jason Bateman Says He'll Try Not to Mansplain So Much

An interview with The New York Times gave the actor a platform for his lengthy defense of Jeffrey Tambor's treatment of women.

James Franco Facing More Sexual Misconduct Accusations

Five women have come forward with sexual harassment allegations against James Franco, according to the Los Angeles Times

Chef John Besh Steps Down After 25 Women Claim Sexual Harassment

The celeb chef reportedly repeatedly sexually harassed women and allowed male employees to do the same. 

Trump Makes It Even Easier to Discriminate Against Women & LGBT People

Language opposing sex discrimination and anti-LGBT bias in health care has disappeared from a government website. 

Trump Employee Suing for Antigay Discrimination

A gay former employee of Trump's golf club in New Jersey claims he experienced extereme antigay harassment from his coworkers. 

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. 

'OITNB' Star Yael Stone Accuses Geoffrey Rush of Harassment

Yael Stone, who plays bisexual character Morello on OITNB, braved a clash with Australia's defamation laws to speak out against the Oscar winner. 

Cuomo Resigns Following Harassment Report That Ensnared LGBTQ Notables

Cuomo has been known as an LGBTQ+ ally, but his response to the sexual harassment report has tarnished two LGBTQ+ leaders.

How New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Makes a Change From Cuomo

LGBTQ+ activists expect the Empire State's new governor to be a strong advocate in Albany.

Petition to Ban Accused Sexual Harasser Casey Affleck From Oscars Gathers Steam

Sexual assault survivor advocate Brie Larson refused to applaud Affleck as she handed him his Oscar. Now others are paying attention. 

Fox News' Hannity and Carlson Face New Sexual Misconduct Charges

A lawsuit accuses Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity of harassment, and Ed Henry of rape.

Fox News Anchor Breaks Silence, Sues for Sexual Harassment

Carlson alleges sexual harassment by Fox News CEO Roger Ailes and morning show co-host, Steve Doocy.

Black Women, Girls, and Trans Folks Get Locked Up and Shot Too

In her new book, Invisible No More, Andrea J. Ritchie dissects the forgotten stories of police violence against transgender women of color.  Read an exclusive excerpt below.

James Franco Sexual Misconduct Allegations Could Tank His Oscar Chances

It's no longer 2017, when accused predator Casey Affleck won the Oscar. Allegations against Franco could make way for another actor like Timothee Chalamet to win. 

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James Dobson: Be a Man, Shoot a Trans Woman Peeing

In a new column, the Christian right leader promotes the "bathroom predator" myth in a big way and suggests a violent reponse. 

New D.C. Catholic archbishop is pro-LGBTQ+ and anti-Trump

Robert McElroy has made many statements supporting LGBTQ+ people and criticizing Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies.

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. 

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. 

Doug Jones Calls Investigating Trump for Sexual Abuse a Distraction

The newly elected Alabama Senator says that Congress should stop pushing to investigate Trump on sexual harassment.