McDonald’s Hasn’t Taken Promised Action on Sexual Harassment THE NATION After a barrage of lawsuits and bad press, the fast-food giant committed to a major new effort to end sexual harassment at its stores. But there’s no sign it’s implemented any real changes. read more »
Vatican ponders priesthood amid abuse research, revelations ABC The Vatican this week is hosting a three-day symposium on the Catholic priesthood amid renewed public attention on clergy sex abuse scandals and fresh research into the abuses of priestly power that harm both children and adults. read more »
Prince Andrew’s Deal With Accuser Leaves Many Questions Lingering NEW YORK TIMES The British royal family will try to put one of the most vexing scandals it faces behind it, with the announcement on Tuesday that Prince Andrew, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II, had settled a lawsuit brought by a woman who accused him of raping her when she was a teenager. read more »
UCLA settles gynecologist sexual abuse lawsuit for more than $100 million NPR The University of California has agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle allegations that several hundred women were sexually abused by a former UCLA gynecologist, lawyers announced. read more » Dutch government names commissioner to tackle #MeToo issues AP