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Sexual Misconduct by Lawmakers Is Widespread — But Often Goes Unreported

New data from the nonprofit National Women’s Defense League, shared first with The 19th, comes on the heels of the resignations of two members of Congress. The post Sexual Miscondu...

Sexual misconduct claims trigger resignations and broader ethics concerns in Congress

After separate allegations of sexual misconduct, two members of Congress are resigning. Democrat Eric Swalwell faces multiple allegations of sexual assault. He denies the accusatio...

Sexual misconduct scandals in Washington spark scramble for reforms, expedited investigations

Scandals and resignations have reignited a debate about whether Washington's rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the unfolding misconduct.

Sexual misconduct by lawmakers is widespread — but often goes unreported

The recent resignations of two members of Congress have reignited a conversation about sexual harassment in politics nearly nine years after the peak of the #MeToo movement. And ne...

Resigning Can Give Lawmakers A ‘Get Out Of Jail Free Card’ After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Sexual misconduct is widespread in federal and state-level politics, yet there’s very little recourse for victims, according to a new report. 

Ethics panel reveals it's conducted 20 sexual misconduct investigations into lawmakers since 2017

The House Ethics Committee has conducted 20 investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the House since 2017, the panel revealed in a rare, lengthy public st...

Ethics panel reveals it's conducted 20 sexual misconduct investigations into lawmakers since 2017

The House Ethics Committee has conducted 20 investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the House since 2017, the panel revealed in a rare, lengthy public st...

Ethics panel reveals it's conducted 20 sexual misconduct investigations into lawmakers since 2017

The House Ethics Committee has conducted 20 investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the House since 2017, the panel revealed in a rare, lengthy public st...

House Ethics Seeks Information on Sexual Misconduct

“The House Ethics Committee is publicly requesting information from any victims of sexual misconduct by members of Congress and others aware of such incidents, an unusual move that...

Harrop: Congressional sexual misconduct inexcusable

Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales were both accused of sexual misconduct involving staffers. Californian Swalwell said he’d resign from his House seat after givin...

Reps. Swalwell & Gonzales Resign over Alleged Sexual Misconduct; Will Congress Take More Action?

Democratic Congressmember Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas resigned Tuesday. Both of them faced potential expulsion votes after they were accused o...

Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

WASHINGTON — Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of the women of Capitol Hill, the moment of ac...

Eric Swalwell and the Persistent Problem of Silent Complicity

Rep. Eric Swalwell has ended his California gubernatorial primary campaign and resigned from Congress amidst a flurry of allegations about sexual assault and misconduct that involv...

Ex-New Jersey Judge Suspended Over Drunken Sexual Advances at Office Party

The Disciplinary Review Board said stricter punishment was warranted in light of his position as a judge at the time the misconduct took place.       

Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct allegations lead to call for expulsion

Fallout over sexual assault allegations against California Congressman Eric Swalwell continues on Capitol Hill. 

What We Know About the Eric Swalwell Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Accusations that Mr. Swalwell, a congressman running for governor in California, sexually assaulted a former staffer and behaved inappropriately with other women have upended the r...

House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation into Eric Swalwell's Alleged Sexual Misconduct

The House Ethics Committee on Monday said in a statement that the committee will open an investigation into allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) engaged in sexual misconduct...

House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation into Eric Swalwell's Alleged Sexual Misconduct

The House Ethics Committee on Monday said in a statement that the committee will open an investigation into allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) engaged in sexual misconduct...

Have These People Learned Nothing?

Why no one is surprised when another member of Congress is accused of sexual misconduct.

Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct row: Inside allegations of four women claiming assault by congressman

There Are Eric Swalwells Across State Governments

Two lawmakers—Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales—resigned from office last week amid unrelated House Ethics Committee investigations over alleged sexual misconduct. And yesterday, the...

New Alliance Targets Sexual Misconduct at Sea

The All Aboard Alliance has launched Unspoken, a project to develop a global framework for companies to better identify, prevent, and respond to unwanted sexual behaviour aboard ve...

House Ethics Committee investigates Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell over allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims involving a staff member.

Ethics Committee defends record pursuing sexual misconduct in Congress, asks victims to come forward

Beset by complaints of fecklessness, the House Ethics Committee made a plea Monday for people to come forward and report any sexual misconduct by House lawmakers.