Congress Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Handling of Misconduct Allegations
TL;DR
Gonzales and Swalwell’s resignations over sexual misconduct allegations renew the long-standing fight over how Congress should handle survivor reports, with critics arguing the ethics process is slow and underprotective for complainants while others push for accountability through public exposure or revamped procedures—sparking bipartisan talks to refine ME TOO-era reforms and strengthen reporting channels.
- Investigate them or shame them? Inside the debate over how to deal with creeps in Congress Politico
- Mace, Boebert and Luna Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Sexual Abuse. Will It Work? The New York Times
- Lawmakers put expulsion threats atop House agenda as return sets up high-stakes week AOL.com
- Rep Anna Paulina Luna explains Congress's low approval, calls for ethics reform Yahoo
- 75% Want Names of Members of Congress Accused of Sexual Misconduct Made Public Napolitan News Service
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