#MeToo movement
Coverage of #MeToo movement in the Nexus archive.
- Court upholds Weinstein rape conviction
A California court upheld the rape conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein but ordered a lower court to resentence him. The allegations against Weinstein were linked to the #MeToo movement.
- 'Disturbing' allegations against unnamed senator under review in wake of scandals rocking Congress
Allegations of misconduct against an unnamed senator were referred to the Senate Ethics Committee by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, sparking calls for investigation amid ongoing congressional scandals. The accusations follow recent scandals involving lawmakers like Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, reigniting debates over Congress's 2018 sexual harassment policy reforms.
- 'Disturbing' allegations against unnamed senator under review in wake of scandals rocking Congress
Allegations of misconduct against an unnamed senator were referred to the Senate Ethics Committee by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, amid ongoing scandals involving lawmakers like Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales. Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the referral, while Senate Ethics Committee Chair James Lankford declined to comment.
- DAVID MARCUS: How many Swalwell-style creeps are Democrats protecting?
The article criticizes Democrats for protecting Congressman Eric Swalwell despite allegations of sexual misconduct, noting his resignation from Congress and the party's alleged strategy to eliminate threats. It draws parallels to other Democratic figures like Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, suggesting party leadership manipulates outcomes to control elections.
- Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
Two congressmen, Rep. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, resigned after sexual misconduct allegations emerged, sparking calls for accountability in Congress. Women in Congress emphasized the need for systemic change, citing delays in addressing abuse of power despite reforms post-#MeToo.