How New Title IX Rules Leave Sexual Assault Survivors in the Lurch How New Title IX Rules Leave Sexual Assault Survivors in the Lurch
The Biden administration’s updates to the regulations have laudable aims, but one blind spot leaves victims vulnerable to retaliatory lawsuits.
Apr 25, 2024 / Ray Epstein
The Pain and Paradox of E. Jean Carroll’s Crusade Against Trump The Pain and Paradox of E. Jean Carroll’s Crusade Against Trump
In her second go-round, seeking damages for his lies about her, the accomplished journalist had to prove she was damaged.
Jan 19, 2024 / Joan Walsh
When Women Fought Back: Holly Maguigan’s Legacy in the Law When Women Fought Back: Holly Maguigan’s Legacy in the Law
Her work forced the law to embrace a feminist conception of danger, threat, and defending yourself and your family.
Dec 14, 2023 / Katherine Franke
The Architect of the Adult Survivors Act Talks About Bringing Justice and What’s Next The Architect of the Adult Survivors Act Talks About Bringing Justice and What’s Next
The Adult Survivors Act opened a one-year window for people who suffered sexual abuse to bring civil suits against their abusers—and nearly 3,000 people did so.
Nov 30, 2023 / Joan Walsh
I Founded Student Activists Against Sexual Assault. A New Lawsuit Could Make My Work Impossible. I Founded Student Activists Against Sexual Assault. A New Lawsuit Could Make My Work Impossible.
A defamation suit against leaders of an anti–sexual assault campus group could allow assailants to weaponize the court system against advocates.
Aug 14, 2023 / Ray Epstein
How Jeffrey Epstein Captivated Harvard How Jeffrey Epstein Captivated Harvard
And how the university has yet to give a full accounting.
Jul 24, 2023 / Feature / Michael Massing
E. Jean Carroll’s Big Win for Women E. Jean Carroll’s Big Win for Women
It turns out Trump couldn’t sexually abuse someone on Fifth Avenue and get away with it.
May 10, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Donald Trump Is Proud of Being a Sexual Predator Donald Trump Is Proud of Being a Sexual Predator
In his video deposition for E. Jean Carroll’s defamation suit, he displayed an arrogant misogyny that didn’t help his defense. He doesn’t care.
May 5, 2023 / Joan Walsh
What Justice Really Means for Sexual Assault Survivors What Justice Really Means for Sexual Assault Survivors
Making an example of Harvey Weinstein, recently sentenced to prison, sends a message to the community that tolerated such abuses for years. But it may provide cold comfort to survi...
Mar 21, 2023 / Judith L. Herman
Change Can’t Wait: Students Protest Sexual Violence at American University Change Can’t Wait: Students Protest Sexual Violence at American University
After an intruder sexually assaulted a dorm resident, students at American University walked out en masse to expose their school’s inaction.
Dec 7, 2022 / StudentNation / Finley Muratova and Enrique Colon