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1 in 5 Oregon State Capitol workers faced harassment or discrimination, survey says
During this year's legislative session, lawmakers plan to change or amend Rule 27, the Legislature’s personnel rule for addressing harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Education
St. Helens case forces Oregonians to face unsettling truth: Teacher sexual abuse is more common than you may think
An estimated one in every 10 students nationally will experience some form of educator sexual misconduct by the time they graduate high school.

Where the #MeToo movement stands, 5 years after Weinstein allegations came to light
#MeToo helped launch a wider examination of society's treatment of women in everyday life, at the workplace, and in Hollywood. But there remain institutional problems resistant to change.
Former Oregon corrections officer sued for alleged sexual abuse — again
Ruben Benavidez has been sued at least six times for allegations of physical assault and sexual harassment. While working as a correctional officer at the Oregon State Correctional Institution in Salem, Benavidez coerced inmates into sexual acts that he would record on his cellphone, a lawsuit filed in federal court alleges.
Klamath County sheriff’s sergeant charged with sexual abuse, harassment
An active duty sergeant in the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office is facing charges of sexual abuse and harassment in Lane County.

Education
Evergreen Public Schools students walk out as district grapples with sexual harassment concerns
The Southwest Washington school district has been battling public questions on whether school officials disregarded reports of unwanted sexual behaviors among students and teachers. One advocacy group has harshly criticized the district.

#MeToo, 4 years in: ‘I’d like to think now, we are believed’
The #MeToo reckoning hits its four-year mark this week, and Charlotte Bennett credits the movement for creating the conditions that emboldened her to come forward with her story of sexual harassment by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Education
Harassment and investigations. A pending strike and vaccine requirements. Welcome to a messy spring for Oregon’s universities.
OPB higher education reporter Meerah Powell checked in with OPB Weekend Edition host John Notarianni to talk about the numerous difficulties facing universities in Oregon these days.

Politics
Oregon lawmaker accuses state Rep. Brad Witt of sexual harassment
Rep. Vikki Breese Iverson, R-Prineville, said Witt used text messages to offer a "quid-pro-quo" arrangement. She is demanding he be removed from three committees.
politics
Oregon Legislature Says Labor Bureau Can't Penalize It For Sexual Harassment Issues
A 35-page document filed Friday also seeks to rebuff claims that legislators allowed a culture of sexual harassment.