#harassment

#harassment

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating Owasso Public Schools following a complaint regarding sex-based harassment incidents.

HRC President Kelley Robinson urged the Department of Education to act against harassment to prevent future tragedies and ensure justice for the late Nex Benedict. [ more ]

Jewish students have filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of harboring anti-Jewish hatred and harassment.

The lawsuit claims that Harvard violated Jewish students' civil rights and allowed them to be harassed, assaulted, and intimidated.

The lawsuit alleges that there have been mobs of pro-Hamas students and faculty on Harvard's campus, promoting violence against Jews. [ more ]

Universities in England will face fines if they infringe on individuals' rights to expression, according to the government's campus free speech tsar.

Provocative statements on subjects like Israel and Gaza will be allowed as long as they do not break laws on incitement or harassment. [ more ]

Palestinian American students at Columbia University and Harvard face harassment and doxing for supporting Palestine.

Conservative media group Accuracy in Media funds doxing trucks targeting suspected pro-Palestine students. [ more ]

The series Baby Reindeer on Netflix explores the complex nature of harassment and victimhood through a compelling and unsettling narrative. [ more ]

Anti-Palestinian racism has widespread effects on Palestinian Americans and their allies' mental health. [ more ]

The difference between being persecuted and prosecuted is highlighted through the examples of Donald Trump and DeRay McKesson. [ more ]

Woman harassed and followed by a stranger from the subway onto the street and into a building.

The woman was able to scare off the stalker after an altercation inside the building. [ more ]

Harassment and sexism faced by Brampton councillors is increasing

Councillors are speaking out to effect change and shed light on the challenges women in politics endure [ more ]

MP received death threats and arson attack leading him to step down at next election.

Man given community order for offensive call to MP's office after years of hounding. [ more ]

US-funded anti-abortion activists are harassing Labour MP Stella Creasy in a persistent and sustained manner, targeting her home and spreading graphic imagery in her constituency.

The activists are connected to American protest groups and are ignoring electoral law. Creasy criticizes the government for cracking down on other forms of protest but allowing women to be subjected to harassment in the abortion debate. [ more ]

The #MeToo movement has reached an inflection point in French cinema

Actress Judith Godreche accused director Benoit Jacquot of rape and sexual abuse [ more ]

Librarian Martha Hickson has been harassed and trolled for her profession of curating books.

New legislation in New Jersey aims to protect librarians from harassment and standardize library book challenges. [ more ]

Harassment in the workplace can include online actions and comments that create a hostile environment.

Communicating concerns about discomfort or stress in a relationship is important for maintaining healthy boundaries. [ more ]

A school district in Utah is calling for a state board member to resign after her social media post led to intense harassment of a basketball player.

The state board member's insinuation that a cisgender girl was a transgender boy playing girls' basketball highlights the anti-trans policies in Utah. [ more ]

Federal threat prosecutions have increased by nearly 50% in the past five years compared to the previous five-year period

There is a growing torrent of threats to less well-known individuals, including emails, swatting incidents, and online comments [ more ]

The author had been considering leaving Twitter for a while due to harassment and security concerns, but the platform's association with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the upcoming anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre became the final straw.

The author acknowledges that they have constantly threatened to leave Twitter but have not followed through until now. [ more ]

Women cyclists in London face abuse and harassment from motorists, including name-calling, sexual harassment, and intimidation.

The lack of protected cycle lanes and unsafe routes contribute to the problem, leading to women having to cycle on main roads or stop cycling after dark. [ more ]

GB News broadcaster Katherine Forster and her team were harassed while covering a pro-Palestine protest in London.

The incident left Forster shaken, and they have filed a police report.

The pro-Palestine protests in central London have been peaceful initially but often turn unpleasant later. [ more ]

One in five LGBT+ people have experienced harassment or abuse on public transport in London.

Four out of five respondents change their behavior or appearance to avoid abuse or harassment.

Many LGBTQ+ people have little confidence or trust in the police when it comes to reporting their abuse. [ more ]

Trump's social media attacks put targets at risk of threats and harassment, including judges and other officials.

Trump's lawyers used a tactic of provoking a denial in order to claim that the court was stifling Trump's speech. [ more ]

Berkeley City Councilmember Rigel Robinson has resigned his seat, citing escalating harassment, burnout, and a need to prioritize his family.

Robinson's decision comes after a long period of wrestling with the pressures of public office and the controversies surrounding the People's Park housing project. [ more ]

Berkeley City Councilmember Rigel Robinson has resigned due to escalating harassment and burnout from stress.

Robinson's decision to step down comes amid tensions around a controversial student housing project at People's Park. [ more ]

The Chicago Blackhawks have filed a motion to dismiss a negligence lawsuit brought by a former prospect who accused the team of covering up his complaints of sexual assault and harassment.

The team's attorneys argue that the lawsuit missed filing deadlines and that the claims fail to meet the standards for negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress. [ more ]

A lawsuit accusing Marilyn Manson of sexual assault, discrimination, battery, and harassment has been revived in an appeals court.

The lawsuit was dismissed last year due to California's statute of limitations, but the appeals court ruled that it is protected by the delayed discovery rule. [ more ]

Hunter Biden accuses the right wing of trying to harass him into relapsing into drug addiction in an effort to harm his father's presidency.

Biden describes his struggles with addiction and the intense hatred and harassment he faces on a global scale. [ more ]

Jason J. Eaton, charged with shooting three college students in Vermont, had a previous report of harassment against an ex-girlfriend in New York.

The ex-girlfriend reported receiving numerous sexual messages from Eaton in 2019, but did not press charges.

Eaton is currently being held without bail and has pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted murder. [ more ]

Climate scientists and meteorologists who discuss climate change publicly face harassment and threats.

Negative feedback and harassment towards meteorologists discussing climate change can have a significant impact on their mental health and well-being. [ more ]

The man accused of shooting three college students in Vermont had a previous incident of harassment against an ex-girlfriend.

The woman reported receiving sexually explicit messages and unwanted contact from the suspect.

Jason Eaton had a history of police reports in Syracuse, but never as a suspect. [ more ]

The Education Department is investigating several schools for reports of harassment against Jewish and Muslim students.

The schools are under investigation for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which protects students from discrimination based on shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics. [ more ]

The Education Department is investigating several schools over reports of harassment against Jewish and Muslim students.

The schools are under investigation for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. [ more ]