‘Trapped’: Women Working as Fishery Observers Allege Sex Harassment, Assault at Sea

VICE

Twenty-six days on a tiny ship with a lecherous old man: if that had been in the job description, Kim would probably have found another job. read more »

Cure Auto Insurance’s ‘Whip It Out’ Super Bowl ad slammed as offensive

NEW YORK POST

“Crash and burn” is one way to describe this Super Bowl 2021 ad. Cure Auto Insurance is being roasted for its “Whip It Out” commercial, with the Twitterverse racing to condemn it as “tone deaf” for using sexual harassment in the workplace as fodder for lame jokes. read more »

NDAs have long been used to silence the abused, advocates say. A new law may change that.

WASHINGTON POST

A new bill in California seeks to protect workers against nondisclosure agreements and empower them to speak out about alleged acts of discrimination, including racism. If passed, advocates say, the legislation would represent a step forward in the fight for equity and labor rights, with potential nationwide impact in the tech industry given the large number of companies headquartered in California. read more »

Evan Rachel Wood says she filed a police report against Marilyn Manson’s wife

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Evan Rachel Wood, who has accused Marilyn Manson of abusing her while they were in a relationship, says she filed a police report in December against the singer-actor’s wife. read more »

Jeffrey Epstein's US Virgin Island properties may be sold to help pay victims' fund

CNN

Representatives of Jeffrey Epstein's estate are looking to sell his US Virgin Island properties to fund the Epstein Victims' Compensation Program, which paused all payouts last week, according to an attorney for the estate. read more »