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R. Kelly's Victimhood Doesn't Excuse His Alleged Sexual Misconduct
“I Admit” addresses sexual misconduct accusations against Kelly and mentions his childhood experiences with abuse. Critics say the song seems like a bizarre attempt to garner public sympathy in the hopes of absolving Kelly of his alleged crimes.
Woman Accuses R. Kelly of Rape, Imprisonment, and Infecting Her with Herpes
A lawsuit filed yesterday claims that the 51-year-old singer was "mentally, sexually and, verbally" abusive to Faith Rodgers after meeting her last March.
How Easy Is It for Businesses to Walk Away from Problematic Artists?
Following Spotify's new conduct policies for curated playlists, we examine the legal and ethical mechanisms lurking beneath the surface of right vs. wrong.
These 9 Politicians Have Resigned for Sexual Misconduct in the Wake of #MeToo
Eric Schneiderman isn't nearly the first.
R. Kelly Is Still Working Because Of Who His Victims Are
Some have asked why the Chicago singer hasn't faced any real repercussions. The reason is because his victims are young black girls.
'Jessica Jones' Couldn’t Have Picked a Better Time to Return
A talk with showrunner Melissa Rosenberg, and actress Rachel Taylor on the timeliness of the new season.
The 2018 BRIT Awards Plan to Make a Symbolic #TimesUp Gesture
What it means for guests at next week's ceremony to wear white rose pins in solidarity broader anti-sexism movements.
The Grammys Put Women on Stage—But Gave Awards Almost Exclusively to Men
At the 60th Grammy Awards last night, only one woman walked away with a main award, prompting the trending hashtag #GrammysSoMale.
The 2018 Grammys Shut Women Out
Only one female solo artist was awarded all night, despite cursory nods to #TimesUp and #MeToo.
Dylan Farrow Confronted Justin Timberlake About Working with Woody Allen
"You can't support #TIMESUP and praise sexual predators at the same time."
Q&A Is Putting Alleged Sexual Harasser Charles Waterstreet on Its #MeToo Panel
The lawyer who inspired "Rake" has been accused of inappropriate behaviour by a former employee.
Rape Survivors Are Waiting 18 Months for Counselling in Vancouver
More women than ever are seeking counselling, but speed of service depends on where you live.