Houston Matters
Play Readings Address How We Define Consent
Posted on · A series called Consenting Bodies at Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company addresses the topic of consent and violations of it in romantic, sexual, and platonic relationships.
Tag: #metoo
Houston Matters
Full Show: Border City Mayors, And Political Roundup (Jan. 9, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Following Pres. Trump's address on border security, the mayors of McAllen and Laredo weigh in on the situation. Then, we break down the recent political news. Plus, we learn about notable shipwrecks off the Texas coast. And a series of play readings adds to the #MeToo conversation.
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Hill Praises Blasey Ford, Slams Senate Republicans for Vote on Kavanaugh Nomination
Posted on · Anita Hill spoke about the future of the #MeToo movement at a Houston event on women in technology.
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UPDATE: Houston School District Removes Controversial Mural
Posted on · A new quote, attributed to Malala Yousafzai, is now on the hallway. It reads: "Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you. It's you who can change the world."
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How Is The #MeToo Movement Manifesting Itself In Houston Workplaces?
Posted on · As our culture continues to change and abusers of power are being exposed, we learn from a local harassment attorney what's in store for the future of Houston’s workplaces.
Houston Matters
Full Show: #MeToo In The Workplace, And HSPVA’s New Campus (June 28, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We examine how cases retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy was involved with affected Houston. Then, we find out how the #MeToo movement is impacting Houston workplaces. Plus, a local researcher studies Zealandia, a mostly underwater continent. And we tour HSPVA's new downtown campus.
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WATCH LIVE: #MeToo Cases In The Spotlight As Southern Baptists Convene
Posted on · One order of business is a draft resolution co-signed by dozens of SBC leaders calling on the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. to repudiate any rhetoric or behavior that dishonors women
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#MeToo Complaints Swamp Human Resource Departments
Posted on · Companies are grappling with an influx of sexual harassment allegations, investigations and related training, as workers at all levels, in different industries come forward.
Houston Matters
Conference Will Address Sexual Harassment Policies In The Workplace
Posted on · Members of Houston’s business community will gather May 22 for the Speak Out and Take Action Against Sexual Harassment Summit.
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Former NBC Correspondent Accuses Tom Brokaw Of Sexual Misconduct
Posted on · Linda Vester, who spent a decade at NBC before going to Fox News, says the legendary news anchor groped her and forcibly tried to kiss her in the 1990s. Brokaw denies the allegations
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UPDATE: Cosby Convicted Of Sexual Assault, Faces Spending Final years In Prison
Posted on · A jury outside Philadelphia convicted the "Cosby Show" star of three counts of aggravated indecent assault on Thursday.
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Mexico’s #MeToo Faces Backlash After Celebrities Air Accusations Of Rape And Assault
Posted on · Women in Mexico's entertainment industry began coming forward with accusations last month. "You speak out and they assassinate you in the media," said Mexican actress Natalia Cordova-Buckley
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Bill Cosby Charges Remain As Lawyers Fight To Limit Testimony
Posted on · Cosby is charged with drugging and molesting a Temple University women's basketball executive at his suburban Philadelphia home
Houston Matters
Full Show: Restaurants And The #MeToo Movement, And Gentrification Of The Third Ward (Feb. 16, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Could the #MeToo movement have played a role in who didn't get selected as a James Beard Award semifinalist? Then, we explore the gentrification of Houston's Third Ward. Our non-experts break down The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week’s news. And we find some people actually participating in the winter sport of curling here in Houston.
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Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 44: How To Pass A Budget
Posted on · "The big winner is the stability of the American market for now...on a long term basis the losers will be the American taxpayers" Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on the winners and losers in the latest budget deal from Congress