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US House leaders announce bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress

Announcement of taskforce comes after resignations of two congressmen amid sexual misconduct allegations

The Guardian - US · May 14

Democratic and GOP women announce ‘partnership’ to address sexual misconduct 

As some worry that an uproar over sexual misconduct in Congress will pass without meaningful change, House members announced a “bipartisan partnership” Wednesday. The goal is to “identify reforms and solutions to make Congress a safer work environment for women and all survivors,” according to a news release. Reps. Teresa…

Roll Call · May 13

Swalwell and Gonzales scandals expose an ugly truth: Washington is built to protect its worst political creeps

ANALYSIS: The tight margins in Congress, raw power plays and a lack of political will constantly forces female victms to remain silent and women members of Congress to force their leaders to do the right thing, Eric Garcia writes.

The Independent UK · Apr 15

The downwinders: New Mexicans sickened by atomic bomb testing fight for compensation

New film First We Bombed New Mexico sheds light on effects of Oppenheimer’s nuclear project and locals’ battle for justice

The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2024

Echoes of Pelosi as new leadership era begins for Democrats

A new generation of House Democratic leaders taking over for Nancy Pelosi and her team has debuted at the party’s annual retreat

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023