Dr. Denis Mukwege, co-winner of the Nobel peace prize in 2018, is the recipient of the $1 million Aurora humanitarian prize. In an interview with NPR, he reflects on how his campaign is faring.
sexual violence
Posted inImmigration, Labor, Local, South Coast Bureau
Police press charges in a second sexual harassment case at New Bedford Market Basket
Police have criminally charged a second Market Basket employee for alleged sexual misconduct at the company’s New Bedford supermarket. Juana DeLeon Quinilla, an employee who has chosen to speak publicly under her real name, is accusing a colleague of flashing his penis to her while she cleaned the men’s bathroom and grabbing her butt and […]
Posted inCriminal Justice, Local, South Coast Bureau
New Bedford Market Basket manager charged with sexually harassing employees
A former manager at Market Basket is facing criminal charges for allegedly sexually harassing female employees at the company’s supermarket in New Bedford. Four alleged victims and two alleged witnesses told The Public’s Radio that a former assistant manager, Juan Ernesto Tzoc-Lol, would frequently touch his coworkers inappropriately, make sexually lewd remarks, and in some […]
Posted inEpisode, On Sports
Sexual abuse still plagues sport at most levels
Trusted institutions are failing our children.
Posted inArticle, Business
Research Shows High Risk, Low Benefit For Employees Reporting Sexual Harassment
New research out of UMass Amherst finds that employees who report sexual harassment often face harsh retaliation from their employers. The researchers say employees face high risks and few benefits when they file legal complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace. New England Public Radio’s Saskia de Melker has more.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A decent snowfall in mid-November leads the way to the Thanksgiving slowdown, along with another hardy local perennial — red ink in the state budget. There’s always a feast on the politics beat, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me […]
Posted inEpisode, Political Roundtable
Bonus Q&A: Tanzi On Statehouse-Related Harassment
State Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the prevalence of harassment involving lawmakers, how Speaker Nicholas Mattiello handled a past claim of harassment, and whether Mattiello’s opponents will be punished for their stance.