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legal-and-education3 days ago•3 min saved

Cornell Retires External Review as New York Debates Intoxication Consent Laws

Cornell University has hired former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of its sexual misconduct policies following the 2024 alleged gang rape of a student. Simultaneously, New York officials are debating whether to amend state laws regarding 'voluntary intoxication,' which currently requires victims to prove they were physically incapacitated to consent. While the university’s disciplinary actions for the seven accused men range from expulsion to writing reflection papers, critics argue the current legal standard places an undue burden on victims who were intoxicated but not unconscious.

via BBC|

#chi-phi-fraternity #consent #cornell-university

world17 days ago•6 min saved

Alleged consent concerns surround Canadian grandmother's MAiD death

An 83-year-old Canadian grandmother, Brigitte Stegemann, died under the country's Medical Assistance in Dying program amid allegations from her granddaughter that she could not properly consent, that safeguards were bypassed, and that the care home and clinicians pressured her; the granddaughter says Stegemann cried she had 'made a mistake' before the procedure, and the family is seeking investigations into MAiD practices.

via New York Post|

#assisted-suicide #canada #consent

advice19 days ago•17 min saved

Consent Without Desire: Navigating a Sexless Marriage

A reader asks if his wife’s lack of interest in sex but occasional consent could be coercive or illegal. The advisor says it’s unlikely to be rape since the wife has consented and her choice appears voluntary, though it could become coercive if pressure or obligation (including religious or cultural duty) is involved. The takeaway is to check in about stress or pressure, discuss boundaries openly, and prioritize a relationship where both partners freely choose sexual activity and feel you’re both comfortable with the arrangement.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #consent #ethics

celebrities1 month ago•50 min saved

Brandi Glanville Calls Out Her Own Hypocrisy After Speaking on Kim Zolciak’s Son Controversy

Brandi Glanville acknowledged she was being hypocritical for publicly weighing in on the Kim Zolciak–Kroy Biermann Jr. controversy after saying minors shouldn’t be dragged into reality-TV fights, explaining her stance as a mother and the boundaries she’s taught her own sons about consent. The discussion came amid reports that Kroy Biermann Jr. has been charged with aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery in relation to a classmate, with Zolciak denying the allegations and TMZ reporting he remains jailed without bond.

via Yahoo|

#brandi-glanville #celebrities #consent

world1 month ago•5 min saved

UK Home Office issues asylum-seeker guide stressing consent, respect, and penalties for abuse

Britain's Home Office released a nine-page guide for asylum seekers outlining expected conduct in the UK—covering gender equality, consent, and anti-harassment—and warning that rape is a crime with penalties and possible consequences for asylum claims, along with advice that women can work, study, and make their own life choices.

via Fox News|

#asylum-seekers #consent #domestic-abuse

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Home Office Publishes Behaviour Guide for Asylum Seekers on UK Laws and Norms

The Home Office released a nine-page online booklet outlining UK laws and social norms for asylum seekers, covering respect in public, gender equality, and sex and consent, with warnings that violations could jeopardize asylum claims or lead to removal; the move comes as asylum applications for 2025-26 fell about 12% to around 93,500 and amid political criticism from Conservative and Reform UK figures.

via BBC|

#asylum-seekers #consent #gender-equality

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Gomez under House Ethics probe as accuser's lawyers dispute consent

Lawyers for a woman who spoke with the House Ethics Committee say Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s interactions with their client were not consensual, challenging Gomez’s claim that past extramarital conduct was consensual. The Ethics Committee is examining allegations of sexual harassment and assault, including inappropriate contact with a staffer, while Gomez has said his past infidelity did not violate laws or House rules. The piece notes ongoing efforts on Capitol Hill to overhaul ethics rules to prohibit relationships between lawmakers and staff and to expedite investigations.

via Politico|

#consent #ethics-reform #house-ethics-committee

world1 month ago•7 min saved

France bans unsolicited telemarketing to protect consumer peace

France has barred unsolicited telemarketing calls across all sectors, with exceptions only for calls tied to a contract or where the recipient has given prior marketing consent. Consumer group Que Choisir Ensemble calls it a victory for consumer quiet, while business groups warn of added administrative burdens. Parliament data shows widespread annoyance with telemarketing, and while other European countries vary, the UK permits calls unless blocked by the recipient.

via BBC|

#consent #consumer-protection #france

technology2 months ago•7 min saved

Public Backlash Forces Platforms to Rethink Generative AI

A growing public backlash against generative AI is prompting platforms to add AI-labeling, reporting, and restriction tools (e.g., AI-detection on Substack, reporting on LinkedIn, and deactivating AI features on Snapchat/Instagram). The backlash centers on consent, data-scraping concerns, and environmental impact of data centers, with protests and consumer pressure influencing rollbacks and policy changes—showing that collective action can shape how AI is deployed in everyday tech.

via WIRED|

#ai #backlash #consent

ethics2 months ago•12 min saved

Consent urgently needed as brain-organoid biocomputing advances

A Nature commentary argues that using lab-grown brain tissue for biocomputing raises an overlooked consent issue: donors may not foresee that their cells could power brain‑like computers or commercial AI tasks, and open-ended consent is inadequate. It calls for explicit, nuanced consent and new independent review boards, outlining three pathways—create new cell lines, obtain fresh consent from existing donors, or secure independent approval—before expanding biocomputing research.

via Nature|

#biocomputing #brain-organoids #consent

culture2 months ago•3 min saved

Voice memo sparks TikTok debate on dating honesty and consent

A viral TikTok discussion centers on a first-date voice memo in which a man says if his date doesn’t want to have sex on the second date, they should end it. Supporters praise the blunt honesty, while others warn it could pressure or intimidate, highlighting that consent is ongoing and communication should be respectful. Relationship experts suggest a staged approach to discussing intimacy and emphasize safety and boundary-respecting reactions to a partner’s “no.” The debate underscores divergent views on raw honesty versus coercive pressure in early dating, amplified by millions of views and reaction videos.

via USA Today|

#communication #consent #culture

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Meta's new AI image tool stirs consent controversy over faces

Meta unveiled Muse Image, a feature within Meta AI that lets users generate images using the likenesses of people with public Instagram accounts by tagging them; users aren’t notified when their likeness is used and accounts must opt out to prevent usage. Privacy advocates and groups like Public Citizen, CAA, and SAG-AFTRA criticize the approach and call for affirmative consent or stricter controls, while Meta says protections exist and is evaluating next steps. No policy changes have been announced yet as the discussion continues.

via Axios|

#ai #consent #image-generation

entertainment3 months ago•60 min saved

Off Campus Episode 4 Reframes Consent Through a Survivor-Centered Breakup

THR’s breakdown of Prime Video’s Off Campus Episode 4, 'The Breakup,' shows how the series centers Hannah Wells’s rape-trauma survivor story to explore consent, masculinity, and healing, notably via a mutual masturbation sequence and input from creators and advocacy experts, offering a survivor-first portrayal that challenges rape culture while expanding romance narratives.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#consent #entertainment #off-campus

world3 months ago•11 min saved

Consent, not nudity: the overlooked harm of image-based abuse

A BBC Global Women piece on a Chayn report argues that image-based abuse harms women even when images aren’t nude, citing Mahnoor’s and actress Ayesha Omar’s experiences in Pakistan. It criticizes tech platforms and authorities for focusing on nudity rather than consent, and calls for a consent-centered framework, more human moderation, better reporting mechanisms, and cultural awareness in laws and policy.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#consent #image-based-abuse #nudity

entertainment4 months ago•15 min saved

Cate Blanchett: #MeToo Was Shut Down Too Quickly in Hollywood

At Cannes, Cate Blanchett argued the #MeToo movement in Hollywood was “killed very quickly,” saying the exposure of systemic abuse spans industries and that power imbalances on film sets persist. She urged ongoing acknowledgment of these issues, highlighted concerns about consent in AI, and criticized the homogeneous culture on sets, while also noting film festivals should not be the sole venues for solving global conflicts.

via Rolling Stone|

#cannes-film-festival #cate-blanchett #consent