Hollywood and the Catholic Church? Really? Yes, it's true. Hollywood could learn a few things from the Catholic Church in terms of how it handled or rather mishandled the priest abuse crisis. The same shit storm is coming Hollywood's way and they are as prepared as the Catholic Church was at the beginning of the new millennium. I just finished reading Jim McDermott's excellent article published in the Jesuit magazine America and thought I'd write a post based on the article including my … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Ain’t What It Used to Be
First, it was Roger Ailes, then Bill O'Reilly, and now Harvey Weinstein. Three past their primes white guys who met their downfall with a cascade of sexual harassment allegations All three were incredibly powerful and influential men. All three shaped public opinion. Roger Ailes founded his own news network and made Fox into a conservative brand that became more popular than its liberal counterparts. Bill O'Reilly anchored the O'Reilly Factor-must see tv for millions of Americans. … [Read more...]
Holiday Office Parties-Have Fun But Be Smart
Holiday office parties are as much of a tradition as the season itself. The office holiday party is an obligatory rite of passage this time of year. It's a great time to relax and enjoy your colleagues and get to know them in a more relaxed and non-work environment. Yet, it's also fraught with danger. It is becoming more and more commonplace that a holiday office party becomes a breeding ground for unwanted personal, social, and sexual advances. Such situations put you and your company in … [Read more...]
