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How Harvey Weinstein used nondisclosure agreements to silence his accusers

Culture

Nondisclosure agreements are part of how Harvey Weinstein got away with it for so long.

European Parliament member Terry Reintke (C) holds a placard with the hashtag "MeToo" during a debate

EU institutions face scrutiny for how they deal with sexual assault

Global Politics
This is a black and white image of a profile of Harvey Weinstein from 2012. In the space next to his face, text says "The Harvey Effect: How his fall led millions of women to talk about workplace harassment."

Sexual harassment at work is a global problem. Now, the world is finally talking about it.

Economics
Shaheen Pasha

As a woman in media, sexual harassment was the norm. I was told to keep it to myself.

Culture
Argento

So many women are saying ‘me too.’ Editors weigh in about how to move the conversation forward.

Culture
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This week’s agenda: lame duck Congress returns, unemployment benefits expire

Business, Economics and Jobs

We speak with Charlie Herman, economics editor for The Takeaway and WNYC Radio, and Marcus Mabry, associate national editor for our partner The New York Times, to discuss the important decisions that need to be made.

The World

Congress approves legislation to extend unemployment benefits

Conflict & Justice

This week, Democrats in Congress broke a Republican filibuster and passed legislation to extend unemployment benefits. 2.5 million unemployed people will get payments retroactive to the time they stopped receiving benefits.

Firefighters, other Scranton public employee wages suddenly cut to minimum wage

Global Politics

In the midst of a budget struggle, the mayor of Scranton, Pa., can’t get an agreement with the City Council. So, recently, he decided to cut the wages of the town’s employees to the federal minimum wage, $7.25 an hour, despite the fact they have contracts stating otherwise. This includes firefighters and other public employees.

Congress still trying to reach a deal on payroll tax, unemployment benefit extensions

Global Politics

As the calendar marches toward Christmas, Congress is struggling to reach agreement on a plan to extend unemployment benefits and a payroll tax cut. Now, more legislation is being bundled together.

Who’s looking out for kids in reality TV?

Global Politics

When children compete on reality TV shows, they fall into a legal gray area of possible child labor and exploitation.

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