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In Lake Wobegon country, mixed feelings at Keillor news

In Lake Wobegon country, mixed feelings at Keillor news

People in Freeport Thursday morning said they were surprised, incredulous -- and most didn't know exactly what to think, when high-profile misconduct cases in the headlines comes home.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Keillor's conduct: What we know and don't know

Keillor's conduct: What we know and don't know

Minnesota Public Radio has cut ties with Garrison Keillor following what MPR's parent company described as inappropriate behavior. Many questions remain unanswered.
by MPR News Staff

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Walmart pulls T-shirts that suggest lynching journalists

Walmart pulls T-shirts that suggest lynching journalists

The T-shirt's message said, "Rope. Tree. Journalist." The third-party seller who was offering it through Walmart had promised that it would arrive by Christmas Eve.

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When 'Miss' meant so much more: How one woman fought Alabama -- and won

When 'Miss' meant so much more: How one woman fought Alabama -- and won

In 1963, in Gadsden, Ala., an activist stood defiantly in court. The prosecutor called her Mary. She refused to answer until he called her Miss Hamilton -- as he would do for a white woman.

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Minnesotans rip MPR over decision to drop Keillor

Minnesotans rip MPR over decision to drop Keillor

Hundreds of Minnesotans are expressing anger, disappointment and disbelief over Minnesota Public Radio's decision to cut ties with Garrison Keillor following what MPR's parent company described as Keillor's inappropriate behavior.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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How sexual harassment decisions affect the workplace

When an organization quickly terminates an employee, facing an accusation such as sexual misconduct, what message are they sending to their employees? What impact does this have on the company's reputation?
by Chris Farrell

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Facing pressure, House OKs anti-harassment training

Facing pressure, House OKs anti-harassment training

The House easily approved a bipartisan measure Wednesday requiring annual anti-harassment training for lawmakers and aides after a debate that rang with lawmakers' own accounts of such episodes.
by The Associated Press

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What happens when women challenge powerful men?

When it comes to sexual harassment, do we have one standard for politicians and a different one for everyone else?
by MPR News Staff

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NPR chief news editor departs after harassment allegations

NPR chief news editor departs after harassment allegations

"David Sweeney is no longer on staff," acting Senior Vice President of News Chris Turpin said in an email to staff. At least three female journalists have filed complaints against Sweeney.
by David Folkenflik

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