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The Full Story Behind Connie Britton’s 2018 Golden Globes ‘Poverty Is Sexist’ Sweater

However, as soon as there were detractors on social media, there were just as many folks responding to set the record straight on the brand's ethical practices: Though the price can feel prohibitive to many, it's due to...

Everything you need to know about the anti-harassment initiative Time’s Up

Time’s Up is leaderless, but the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) will administer its legal fund. NWLC Legal Director Sunu Chandy tells the Daily Dot that the partners are still working out the details. Tina...

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie earn $18 million less than Matt Lauer for the same job

A recent study conducted by the National Women’s Law Center found that mothers are paid 71 cents for each dollar earned by fathers, even when the occupation is accounted. Emily Martin, NWLC vice president for...

Ava DuVernay on #TIMESUP: Hollywood Must Stand Up for Those Without a Voice

The group's plan includes proposing legislation to thwart practices used by companies to silence victims (like the use of non-disclosure agreements), encouraging social protests like the divisive Golden Globes blackout, and establishing a robust legal...

Hollywood’s Official Response to #MeToo is Off to a Rocky Start

Now that everyone is aware of the problem, it will take money and expertise to solve it. The celebrities who’ve signed their names to the cause have the former, and there are dozens of established...

Hollywood women launch anti-harassment campaign aimed at helping blue-collar workers, too

The group established a legal fund administered by the National Women’s Law Center and led by Tina Tchen, former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, and noted attorney Roberta Kaplan, who is representing one of...