University of Illinois Is Stifling NPR Reporting on Sexual Misconduct, Critics Say

NEW YORK TIMES

A University of Illinois policy requiring NPR member station reporters to disclose information about sources who say they were sexually harassed or assaulted is coming under fire from media organizations and free-speech advocates, who say the rule will have a chilling effect on reporting about sexual misconduct. read more »

Most priests accused of sexually abusing children were never sent to prison. Here's why

USA TODAY

The Catholic Church has been under scrutiny from survivors, victims’ advocates and, in some cases, law enforcement, since early 2002, when the sex abuse crisis that involved church administration covering for thousands of priests first became public knowledge. read more »

Former McDonald's worker alleging harassment says she was "in fear" of losing her job

CBS

A former McDonald's employee who filed a class-action lawsuit against the company and one of its Michigan franchisees said she endured daily harassment. Jenna Ries is hoping that the company will crack down on what's being called a "systemic problem" of sexual harassment. read more »