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Harvey Weinstein and James Dolan attend a celebration for Bryan Cranston in 2015.

James Dolan Linked to Harvey Weinstein in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Dolan, 68, and Weinstein, 71, have both denied the ugly allegations

Protests in France

Macron's Response to Gérard Depardieu Sparks Protests in France

The actor is the subject of a nationwide controversy

Russell Brand in 2017

Russell Brand Doubles Down on Conspiracy Theories in Sexual Assault Defense
Russell Brand

Russell Brand Faces Multiple Sexual Assault Accusations
C-17 transport plane

Army Investigates Doctor For Multiple Sexual Assaults
Camila Cabello on stage

Women Are Wearing Smocks on the Subway Because Men Won’t Stop Staring

Move over, hot girls — it’s potato sack summer now

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Watson, who at one time faced 20+ lawsuits regarding alleged sexual assault or harassment, is the QB for the team, which tried to honor International Women's Day.

The Cleveland Browns Tried to Honor International Women’s Day. Wow, That Was a Bad Idea.

A year after trading for Deshaun Watson, the center of several sexual assault lawsuits, the Browns made a tone-deaf tweet

Gary Busey, 2018

Gary Busey Faces Multiple Sex Offense Charges After Horror Convention

Monster-Mania Con took place earlier this month

Harvey Weinstein listens in court during a pre-trial hearing.

Are We Supposed to Feel Bad for Harvey Weinstein Now?

A new article suggests Weinstein was body-shamed as a child. Should we care?

Woman with virtual reality headset sitting by wall at home. We look at a new report that suggests hate speech and virtual sexual assault are common in the metaverse, especially on Meta's (formerly Facebook) platforms.

Report: Metaverse Is Already Plagued by Hate Speech, Sexual Assault

The corporate accountability group SumOfUs details increasingly disturbing and unmoderated behavior by users in the virtual world

An opened condom wrapper with an unused condom

A Woman Was Charged With Sexual Assault for Poking Holes in Condoms

Poking holes in condoms: is it sexual assault or is it sexual assault?

Trevor Bauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers during a game at Petco Park on June 23, 2021.

MLB Announces Two-Year Suspension for Trevor Bauer

Bauer plans to appeal the decision

Crystal Harris, Hugh Hefner, Kristina Shannon and Karissa Shannon attend Hugh Hefner's 83rd birthday dinner at Nine Steakhouse at the Palms Resort & Casino on April 4, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Secrets of Playboy: Ex-Girlfriend Karissa Shannon Says Sex With Hugh Hefner Was “Like Rape”

The Shannon Twins, Hefner's twin ex-girlfriends, opened up about sex with the Playboy founder

Deshaun Watson at NRG Stadium in December 2020 in Houston. After Watson was traded by the Texans to the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center reported a surge in donations.

Deshaun Watson Trade to Browns Sparks Surge in Donations to Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

While Watson will not face criminal charges, 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and harassment are still active

Peng Shuai of China in action at the 2020 Australian Open. The 36-year-old tennis player recently called her previous sexual assault allegations and international outcry "an enormous misunderstanding."

Peng Shuai Calls Sexual Assault Scandal and Disappearance "Enormous Misunderstanding"

The 36-year-old made the comment during a controlled interview in the presence of a Chinese Olympic official

A line of Playboy-style 'bunny girls' at Paul Raymond's Bal Tabarin nightclub in Hanover Square, London, 11th February 1963.

“Secrets of Playboy” Reveals Abuse and Humiliation of Playboy Bunnies

Former Playboy Bunnies are opening up about the dark side of working at the glamorous Playboy Clubs

We Need to Talk About Cosby

"We Need to Talk About Cosby" Examines the Culture That Enabled a Predator

Showtime's four-part docuseries tries to reconcile Cosby the groundbreaking performer with Cosby the alleged serial rapist

Evan Rachel Wood arrives for the Los Angeles season three premiere of "Westworld" at the TCL Chinese theatre in Hollywood on March 5, 2020. In her new documentary "Phoenix Rising," Wood says Marilyn Manson "essentially raped" her on camera.

Evan Rachel Wood Says Marilyn Manson "Essentially Raped" Her on Camera

Wood says the musician penetrated her without her consent while filming the music video for "Heart-Shaped Glasses"

Peng Shuai of China celebrates a shot during the 2020 WTA Shenzhen Open

Peng Shuai Tells Chinese-Language Newspaper She Never Said She Was Assaulted

The tennis star called her allegation against an ex-Chinese Communist Party leader a misunderstanding, but concerns about her safety remain

Chris Noth seen on the set of "Equalizer" on February 5, 2021 in Patterson, New Jersey. The "Sex and the City" actor has been accused of sexual assault by two women.

Chris Noth Accused of Sexual Assault by Two Women

The women told The Hollywood Reporter they were inspired to speak out after Noth's high-profile appearance in the "Sex and the City" reboot

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We Need to Talk About Cosby

"We Need to Talk About Cosby" Examines the Culture That Enabled a Predator

Showtime's four-part docuseries tries to reconcile Cosby the groundbreaking performer with Cosby the alleged serial rapist

Evan Rachel Wood arrives for the Los Angeles season three premiere of "Westworld" at the TCL Chinese theatre in Hollywood on March 5, 2020. In her new documentary "Phoenix Rising," Wood says Marilyn Manson "essentially raped" her on camera.

Evan Rachel Wood Says Marilyn Manson "Essentially Raped" Her on Camera

Wood says the musician penetrated her without her consent while filming the music video for "Heart-Shaped Glasses"

Peng Shuai of China celebrates a shot during the 2020 WTA Shenzhen Open

Peng Shuai Tells Chinese-Language Newspaper She Never Said She Was Assaulted

The tennis star called her allegation against an ex-Chinese Communist Party leader a misunderstanding, but concerns about her safety remain

Chris Noth seen on the set of "Equalizer" on February 5, 2021 in Patterson, New Jersey. The "Sex and the City" actor has been accused of sexual assault by two women.

Chris Noth Accused of Sexual Assault by Two Women

The women told The Hollywood Reporter they were inspired to speak out after Noth's high-profile appearance in the "Sex and the City" reboot

Peng Shuai of China at the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

WTA Stands Against China Over Peng Shuai by Suspending Tournaments

The women’s tennis tour will not hold tournaments in China, including Hong Kong

a consent checklist hangs above a bed

The Consent Checklist Every Man Should Commit to Memory

Fully understanding and practicing consent involves much more than getting a simple "yes" or "no"

Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville during a game wearing a suit and tie and sporting a white mustache

Chicago Blackhawks Sexual Assault Scandal May Get Joel Quenneville Fired

Quenneville will meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman about his role in what transpired in 2010

A Lyft decal is seen through the window of a car outside the Cal Train station on Townsend Street in San Francisco, California, on Monday, May 20, 2019.

Lyft’s First Annual Safety Report Reveals 1,800 Sexual Assaults in a Single Year

More disheartening if unsurprising evidence that ridesharing companies have a sexual assault problem

R&B singer R. Kelly leaves the Leighton Criminal Courts Building following a hearing on June 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

Despite a Guilty Verdict, R. Kelly’s Music Is Still Poppin’ on Music Streaming Services and TikTok

The singer faces life in prison for sex trafficking, but people cannot stop listening to Ignition (Remix)

White condom rests against blue background. California is moving to outlaw "stealthing," or removing a condom during sex without consent.

California Moves to Outlaw “Stealthing,” Or Removing a Condom During Sex

How is this not already illegal everywhere?

An image of burning stage or lighting rig from Woodstock 99, as shown on a new HBO documentary

Festival Organizer for Woodstock '99 Blames Women for Their Assaults

"I am critical of the hundreds of women that were walking around with no clothes on, and expecting not to be touched," says John Scher

Trevor Bauer

On the Trevor Bauer Allegations and the Need for Better Consent Education

The graphic details in a 67-page order filed earlier this week prove we need to prioritize consent education

The Chicago Blackhawks logo. Ex-Chicago Blackhawk Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault by Assistant NHL Coach

Ex-Chicago Blackhawk Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault by Former Assistant NHL Coach

Former Chicago assistant coach Bradley Aldrich is now a registered sex offender in Michigan

ipad in bed shows porn

Does Porn Normalize Sexual Violence? A New Study Reveals Troubling Signs.

The largest study of online porn to date shows the prevalence of violent content

intimate partner violence

Intimate Partner Violence Is the Most Prevalent Form of Violence Against Women

A recent WHO report reveals the devastating reality of violence against women worldwide

Hulu A Teacher

“A Teacher” Delivers a Post-Me Too Referendum on the 2013 Film That Inspired It

An earlier version of Hulu's hit series presents a very different male lead, drastically shifting our responsibility as viewers