Texas
Texas Lawmakers Could Criminalize Unsolicited Sexually Explicit Photos
Posted on · Sending lewd images to unwilling recipients could lead to a $500 fine.
Tag: Sexual harassment
Houston Matters
Modern Misogyny: Sexual Harassment Still an Issue in the Workplace
Posted on · Dr. Kristin Anderson discusses what feminism looks like in a “post-feminist” society in her book, Modern Misogyny.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Freezing Teacher Salaries, And Dredging The San Jacinto River (Aug. 9, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: HISD weighs whether to freeze teacher salaries. Then, we learn about efforts to dredge the San Jacinto River to protect Kingwood from flooding. We discuss what feminism looks like in a “post-feminist” society. And retired astronaut Clayton Anderson tells us about his new children's book.
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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#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.
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Harvey Weinstein Charged With Rape After Surrendering To N.Y. Police
Posted on · The disgraced Hollywood megaproducer turned himself in to authorities Friday morning in New York City, where he was charged with rape and sexual misconduct for incidents involving two women.
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Morgan Freeman Apologizes In Wake Of Harassment Accusations
Posted on · The CNN report also cited accounts by three entertainment reporters of inappropriate remarks they allege Freeman made at press junkets
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.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Sports Betting In Texas, And ‘How To Walk Away’ (May 15, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn how a major ruling on sports betting might affect Texas. Then, a new report says Houston can't expect all the oil jobs lost in the latest downturn to return. Plus, we get an update on transportation issues in the region. We learn about a summit addressing sexual harassment. And Houston writer Katherine Center discusses her new novel, How To Walk Away.
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Report: Blake Farenthold Tells Gov. Abbott He Won’t Pay For Special Election To Replace Him
Posted on · Farenthold resigned in April, months after it came to light that he settled a sexual harassment claim from a former staff member with $84,000 in taxpayer money
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Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Patrick Meehan Resigns After Sexual Harassment Scandal
Posted on · The congressman had already said he wasn't going to run for re-election. Now, he will repay a $39,000 taxpayer-funded settlement. Meehan's resignation will trigger a special election.
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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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All The Democratic Men In The U.S. Senate — Plus Ted Cruz — Sign Letter Urging Overhaul Of Congress’ Sexual Harassment Policy
Posted on · Cruz, a Texas Republican, is at the forefront of revamping the U.S. Senate's internal sexual harassment policies. Last year, he joined a New York Democrat in introducing legislation proposing such an overhaul
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After Blake Farenthold Resignation, Hopes Fade That He’ll Repay $84,000 Sexual Harassment Settlement
Posted on · With the Corpus Christi Republican out of Congress, members of both parties have little leverage to convince him to repay taxpayers
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U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold Resigns From Congress
Posted on · "While I planned on serving out the remainder of my term in Congress, I know in my heart it's time for me to move along and look for new ways to serve," the Republican from Corpus Christi said in a statement