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Texas Lawmakers Took on Sexual Assault this Session, but Largely Ignored Sexual Harassment

The state added more than $75 million toward services for sexual assault survivors, but failed to improve protections for workers after pushback from the business lobby.

by Kate Groetzinger

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by Blake Paterson

‘Last Woman Standing’ Tackles Toxic Masculinity and Keeps the Pages Turning

by Andrea Grimes

Five Months After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Surface, Still No Changes to Senate Policy

by Sophie Novack and Naveena Sadasivam

Feb 15, 2018

In the Texas Legislature, Sexual Harassment Complaints are Rarely Filed, Haphazardly Maintained and Then Destroyed

Despite the Legislature’s reputation for sexism and sexual harassment, there are no official complaints on record in either chamber. What’s happening to allegations?

by Naveena Sadasivam and Sophie Novack

Jan 18, 2018

The Texas House’s Sexual Harassment Training Video is Short, Legalistic and Will Likely Be Ineffective

Research shows that in order to be effective, sexual harassment training must be longer than four hours and involve face-to-face interaction.

by Naveena Sadasivam

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