SXSW Announces Online Harassment Summit

Apologizes for “unintended message” that condones harassment

"...closures, SXSW Interactive Director Hugh Forrest announced an Online Harassment Summit and apologized for sending “an unintended message that..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Post by James Renovitch

Harry Knowles Accused of Sexual Harassment

Film blogger announces he's stepping away from Ain't It Cool News

"...– after allegations from peers this week of sexual harassment...."

Sept. 27, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Bumpy Road to SXSW's Online Harassment Summit

Learning the hard way

"...do. To make amends, SXSW announced a daylong Online Harassment Summit that will take place Saturday, March 12. The..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Nina Hernandez

Former City Forester Charges Harassment, Sex Bias at PARD

Susan Murray alleges her career as Austin's urban forester fell apart after she complained about her boss' conduct.

"...against Soeur and the city of Austin alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation. Soeur filed his response to..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Judge Lee Yeakel Dismisses April Balcombe’s Harassment Suit

Title VII’s personal staff exemption prevents court reporter from continuing legal effort

"...dismissed April Bal­combe's lawsuit against the county alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. Despite considering the case "de novo" (to..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Chronicle Co-Founder Louis Black Sued for Alleged Harassment, Abuse, and “Sexual Servitude”

Chronicle named co-defendant in suit

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin Chronicle Co-Founder Louis Black Sued for Alleged Harassment, Abuse, and “Sexual Servitude”

Chronicle named co-defendant in suit

Oct. 5, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Drink.Well Bar Owner Accused of Sexual Harassment: Updated

Bar manager claims she was "forcibly kissed" on the mouth

Aug. 18, 2017 Food Post by Mary Tuma

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...reporting process to secure justice for victims of sexual harassment at the Capitol. The unprecedented (at least in recent..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Common Law

Basic Questions About Sexual Harassment

"...This column provides short responses to several sexual harassment questions received by "The Common Law."..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Sexual harassment at work - what is it?

"...uncomfortable. I'm not really sure if this is sexual harassment or not. How can I know if the way..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Disclosure

"...adaptation of Michael Crichton's sensational novel about reverse sexual harassment… as if we've already seen so many movies about..."

Dec. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Broken Trust at the Alamo Drafthouse

After executive mismanagement of sexual harassment accusations, the movie chain reconsiders what it means to do the right thing

"...for failing to deal with other cases of sexual harassment and misconduct by employees and favored customers. Indiewire published..."

March 2, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Facts Were Immaterial

The 'counterintelligence' operations of Hoover's FBI included harassment, vilification, violence – and fake 'underground' newspapers in Bloomington, D.C., and Austin

"...the Student Nonviolent Coord­inating Committee (SNCC), among others. From Harassment to Violence..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Dale Brumfield

North Country

Charlize Theron stars in this fictionalized, rousing, but nevertheless predictable account of the first class-action sexual discrimination suit.

"...Lois Jensen and the Landmark Case That Changed Sexual Harassment Law. Although the film draws on the book for..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fire Chief Goes Easy on Accused Harasser

Wrist-slap for captain’s rude, sexist “horseplay”

"...tenure, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker’s handling of a harassment case has been called into question. Baker released a..."

Feb. 9, 2019 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Pizzagate Targets East Side Pies

No charges will be filed in ESP harassment and vandalism incidents

"...credulous and creepy, complete with exhortations to increase the harassment and "put their heads on pikes." (For the record,..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council Approves Workplace Nondiscrimination Measure

City manager to review current policies

"...career at the city has been marked by discrimination, harassment, and retaliation,” said Sarah Fusco, a city employee since..."

March 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Assassination Nation

Dark satire lets social media tear us apart

"...nature of social media, online celebrities, gun violence, sexual harassment, the male gaze, objectification: Successfully taking on all these..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jay Wyatt Fired by Cap Metro

Cap Metro claims "sexual harassment"; Union president charges "retaliation"

"...Jay Wyatt that he is being fired for "sexual harassment." It's not as simple as that – nothing at..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Post by Michael King

Maxed Out

A documentary about our credit-card mess and some of the casualties of debt.

"...lives of high interest rates, hidden fees, and late-night harassment from debt collectors. (We’d be better off getting eaten..."

March 16, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Fast Food Nation

Richard Linklater and Eric Schlosser's noble and worthy film about meat processing and consumption smacks of good-guy agitprop and fails as a character-driven narrative.

"...four major meat-packing plants in this country, the sexual harassment, the rampant methamphetamine use among workers desperate to keep..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Lawn Dogs

"...Trent) whose purpose in life seems to be the harassment of Trent. Painfully obvious songs regularly pop up on..."

July 10, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oleanna

"...after reporting him to a tenure committee for sexual harassment. And it sounds like such a simple desire. But..."

Nov. 18, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

The Short Films of Jane Campion

"...vignettes; and “After Hours,” a short drama about sexual harassment in the office. The collection also includes a short..."

July 15, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Forbidden Love

"...difficulties finding the gay bar scene. They speak of harassment and first loves and face-saving male escorts. Their testimonies..."

July 23, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

EEOC Takes Up Balcombe’s Case

Former Travis County court reporter who claimed sexual harassment and retaliation will get a hearing

"...Balcombe was Judge Elisabeth Earle's court reporter for 10..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Real Reason Behind James Hawley's Retirement From EMS?

Assistant chief quit amid APD investigation

"...Police Department, for two incidents involving physical misconduct and harassment against two female colleagues...."

March 2, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Alamo Drafthouse Announces New Code of Conduct

Cinema chain takes new direction after public outcry

"...headlines about how the company handled sexual assault and harassment allegations, the Austin-based movie chain has released a new..."

Jan. 16, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week: Sylvia Garcia

The state senator on allegations of sexual harassment at the Capitol

"...on accountability at the Capitol concerning allegations of sexual harassment..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Column

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