All articles tagged with #harassment
After President Trump reposted a video of Somali kindergartners at Gateway STEM Academy, the Minnesota school received hateful messages and a surge of online abuse, alarming Somali community leaders and prompting safety discussions as advocates condemn the politicization of the children’s moment.
Eleven Republican lawmakers urged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to address what they call repeated on-court and online attacks against Caitlin Clark, highlighting hip-checks, eye pokes, a throat strike by Alyssa Thomas, and concerns about harassment. They called for better real-time officiating and even potential federal investigations if a hostile work environment is found. Clark and the Fever condemned harassment, and the league defended its stance on protecting players and upholding standards.
Caitlin Clark addressed Alyssa Thomas’s one-game suspension for a flagrant foul, urging improved officiating and player safety, while condemning harassment toward players and asking fans to refocus on on-court play as Clark deals with a back injury ahead of Fever vs. Aces.
Caitlin Clark broke a week-long silence on the Alyssa Thomas incident, saying the foul looked straight-forward and urging better refereeing and greater protection for players, while pushing back on the media framing of her season, addressing harassment she’s faced, and noting she’ll be sidelined for Sunday’s game as controversy continues.
Caitlin Clark told reporters the WNBA must do better after Alyssa Thomas’ flagrant-2 foul, calling for improved officiating, better investment in referees, and an end to online harassment. She emphasized she’s not a robot and criticized the persisting narratives around her and her Fever teammates, while noting the league should refocus on the game’s talent. Clark will sit out Sunday’s game with a back injury as the league reviews the incident and its coverage.
Violent incidents during San Francisco Pride weekend—including a shooting near the Castro, vandalism, and harassment of State Sen. Scott Wiener during the Trans March—raised safety concerns as Wiener left the march and his staff were accosted at a World Cup watch party. The San Francisco Police Department said criminal activity would not be tolerated; five people were arrested and several officers were injured during the Trans March. Wiener planned to attend the main Pride Parade, while participants emphasized celebrating the community despite fears.
Female massage therapists in Scotland report persistent inappropriate behaviour from male clients, with some banning new male clients or restricting men by referral. They call for standardized training and a governing body to handle incidents, noting there is currently no regulatory framework for massage therapy in Scotland and urging safer, clearer rules.
Matlock writer John Lowe has filed a California state court suit against CBS Television Studios and Matlock’s top producers, alleging a hostile work environment defined by sexually explicit and racist conduct in the writers’ room, including a supervisor calling Juneteenth “Coonteenth.” Lowe says he faced racially charged and sexually explicit remarks, and was fired in July 2025 after reporting the issues. He names showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber as defendants and seeks damages; CBS says its investigation found no support for the allegations and plans to vigorously defend the case.
A young female medical technician endures insinuations by older male coworkers that she landed her job through her boss; the Good Job column counsels documenting every remark, reporting to her supervisor, and involving HR if the behavior continues to stop the harassment and protect the workplace.
As Off Campus begins filming season 2 on Prime Video, the streamer asks fans to be respectful to the cast and crew, warning that accounts engaging in targeted harassment will be removed, in line with guidelines used for other shows.
A sapphic couple in Boston says a comedian targeted them with sexualized jokes during crowd work, prompting a debate on where crowd work ends and harassment begins; online responses questioned the comedian’s approach and identity, highlighting ongoing tensions around ethics in stand-up and audience interaction.
JPMorgan Chase executive Lorna Hajdini reveals disturbing emails after ex-banker Chirayu Rana accused her of turning him into a sex slave, while Hajdini counters that Rana fabricated the allegations as leverage; JPMorgan says the claims are meritless and an internal investigation found no supporting evidence, even as Rana frames the dispute as gender inequality and public scrutiny continues.
Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson resigns after an investigation confirmed crude, demeaning text messages about female staff; interim city administrator Betsy Lake will take over, following a statement from Mayor Barbara Lee.
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) over allegations of a hostile work environment and sexual harassment, prompted by Axios reporting that multiple sources described inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers. Edwards says he will fully cooperate and expects the review to uncover the facts, as lawmakers face renewed scrutiny following recent resignations of Swalwell and Gonzales.
A 38-year-old tourist from Covington, Washington, Igor Lytvynchuk, was arrested by NOAA agents for harassing a protected Hawaiian monk seal after a witness recorded him throwing a coconut-sized rock at the seal in Lahaina, Maui. He faces charges under the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, with potential penalties of up to one year in prison per count and substantial fines; he’s scheduled to appear in Seattle federal court. The case underscores wildlife-protection enforcement in Hawaii and the community’s ongoing recovery efforts after wildfires.