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Harvard Wants To Admit Donors’ Kids, Even If That Makes The School More White

In federal court this week, the top admissions official at Harvard defends the university’s preference for the children of wealthy alumni and donors, as he fought off accusations of bias against Asian Americans.
Tyler Kingkade • 4 days ago

Betsy DeVos Wants To Make It Easier For Religious Schools To Avoid Title IX

The proposed rule would prevent people from knowing which religious colleges discriminate against women and LGBT students.
Tyler Kingkade • One month ago

Women Say A School For Troubled Teens Punished Girls For Being Gay

Former students and employees of the River View Christian Academy told BuzzFeed News that girls were disciplined if they even discussed the idea of being gay. "I didn't come out as queer for 10 years because of it."
Tyler Kingkade • One month ago

Most Fraternities Are Banning Hard Alcohol In Response To A Series Of Drinking-Related Deaths

The new policy means that in the vast majority of frat houses, no one will be allowed to pour themselves a glass of tequila, whiskey, or vodka.
Remy Smidt • One month ago

Men's Rights Activists Say This College Student Is Why They Need A #MeToo Moment

The unusual prosecution has been praised by men's rights groups, but Nikki Yovino's confession has raised questions about how police treat women who report rape.
Tyler Kingkade • 3 months ago

An 18-Year-Old Posted A Rap Online. Then He Was Arrested For Threatening A School Shooting.

Michael Schmitt’s rap song was crude, but was it a crime? "They painted me as a school shooter, and that's terrifying," said the 18-year-old, who’s been on house arrest since March.
Tyler Kingkade • 4 months ago

This Teen Said His Teammates Assaulted Him, Then His School Kept Their Punishment Secret

When kids report sexual assault to their schools, they expect to find out what happens to the alleged perpetrator. Instead, they’re getting the silent treatment because of privacy laws.
Tyler Kingkade • 5 months ago

A Lawsuit Says This Private Religious High School Protected An Accused Rapist

The lawsuit says Holland Christian High School ignored the 15-year-old girl's needs but made special efforts to help the classmate who pleaded guilty to assaulting her.
Tyler Kingkade • 6 months ago

17 Colleges Fell Short On Campus Safety, But The Education Department Didn’t Tell The Schools

The lapse discovered by BuzzFeed News suggests confusion in a department that has come under scrutiny on campus safety issues.
Tyler Kingkade • 6 months ago

What It’s Like For School Shooting Survivors To Watch The Parkland Protests

Not every kid who’s lived through a school shooting has the same cause to advance. For some, this is their chance to march in memory of classmates killed years ago. Others will avoid the protests altogether.
Tyler Kingkade • 7 months ago

From Hollywood To This Power Plant, Men Who Report Sexual Harassment Are Asked Why They Didn’t Fight Back

Until just 20 years ago, federal law didn't even accept that men could be harassed by other men. These men’s stories show we still have a long way to go.
Tyler Kingkade • 7 months ago

A Top Trump Administration Civil Rights Official Says Peter Thiel Backed Her For The Job

Documents obtained by BuzzFeed News show that Candice Jackson boasted about high-profile conservative supporters to land a top job at the US Department of Education.
Tyler Kingkade • 7 months ago

We Don't Know How Many Rapes Happen In The US Each Year. These Lawmakers Want To Fix That.

"It's abundantly clear that reliable data can play a key role in strengthening efforts to combat sexual violence," said Sen. Claire McCaskill, a sponsor of the bipartisan bill.
Tyler Kingkade • 8 months ago

Feds Launch Investigation Of Michigan State University's Handling Of Sex Crimes

The US Department of Education is probing whether the school violated the law in its handling of reports of Larry Nassar's sexual assaults. "My heart breaks for the survivors of Larry Nassar’s disgusting crimes," said Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
Tyler Kingkade • 9 months ago

You Don't Have A Right To Know The Outcome Of Your Sexual Harassment Complaint

Here's why women are getting the silent treatment when they ask for the results of workplace harassment investigations. Some people want to change that.
Tyler Kingkade • 9 months ago

Meet The Republican Lawmaker Who's Taken Up The Cause Of Defending College Men Accused Of Rape

Georgia Rep. Earl Ehrhart has made a career of taking on controversial causes, and his latest passion is defending students accused of rape. Emails show he has intervened to try to save men from "kangaroo courts."
Tyler Kingkade • 10 months ago

As More College Students Say “Me Too,” Accused Men Are Suing For Defamation

More people are sharing their “Me Too” stories, but a backlash has been brewing at colleges across the country, with accused students filing defamation suits against women who say they were assaulted.
Tyler Kingkade • 10 months ago

Howard University Is Keeping A Sexual Predator On Campus, New Court Documents Claim

The prestigious, historically black university is accused of mishandling another sexual assault investigation months after it was sued for allegedly turning a blind eye to rape victims.
Tyler Kingkade • 10 months ago

More Women Have Come Forward To Say A Former DC Comics Editor Harassed Them

Following BuzzFeed News’ reporting on Eddie Berganza and his subsequent firing, five more women in the comics industry say he harassed or inappropriately touched them, including one who says Berganza forcibly kissed her twice.
Tyler Kingkade • 11 months ago

Police Are Investigating A Rape Claim Against "Make Magic! Do Good!" Author Dallas Clayton

Clayton denies the accusation, which was reported to police and later posted on Instagram, but some companies that had partnered with him are now distancing themselves from the Instagram star.
Tyler Kingkade • 11 months ago