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Sex Workers Say Human Trafficking Laws Are Making Their Jobs More Dangerous
What began as a federal anti-trafficking effort is targeting sex workers at the state and local levels. For more on this story, watch the new BuzzFeed News series Follow This on Netflix.
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."
For A Lot Of Muslim Republicans, Their Party's Over
Muslim voters in the GOP are wondering how, or whether, to cast ballots at a time of anti-Muslim rhetoric from politicians in their own party.
New York’s Governor Has Suspended An Investigation Into The Handling Of A 2015 Weinstein Case
Andrew Cuomo’s campaign received $25,000 from Harvey Weinstein’s former lawyer days before Cuomo suspended an investigation into the Manhattan DA’s handling of allegations against the movie mogul.
Campus Cops Are One Answer To School Shootings, But There’s No Proof They Work
Dozens of school resource officers have been accused of crimes involving the students they were hired to protect. Joshua Spratt was one of them.
A 16-Year-Old Told Police She Was Raped. Two Months Later, She Was Dead.
He got second chance after second chance. She didn’t.
Sapelo Islanders Have Survived Persecution And Slavery. Can They Survive Tourism?
A federal lawsuit accuses the government of trying to drive the descendants of enslaved Muslims from the place they call home to make way for wealthy weekenders.
Muslim Candidates Are Determined To Make History In This Election
"It's so close we can taste it." But first they have to get Michigan's Muslim voters to cast ballots.
Trump’s Immigration Policy Is Driving Families Into The Dangerous Desert, Activists Say
Hundreds of bodies are found in the Sonoran Desert every year. Activists say that number will rise following the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Sex Between Federal Agents And Detainees Would Be Banned Under Proposed Law
The proposal, which lawmakers drafted following a BuzzFeed News story on the subject, also seeks to increase funding for states that adopt similar laws.
Unspeakable: An Autistic Woman’s Family Says The State Exposed Her To Sexual Abuse
Residents in homes for people with developmental disabilities are rarely taught how to report abuse, despite being at high risk of experiencing it.
Suicide Is On The Rise In The US, And Muslims Aren’t Immune
It’s hard enough dealing with the suicide of a loved one, but for a lot of Muslim families, that’s just the beginning of the heartache.
Watchdogs Just Called On Congress To Investigate Mass Deportation Hearings
The letter, sent by the Project on Government Oversight, cited a BuzzFeed News report on the expedited immigration court system known as Operation Streamline.
The Courts Where Some Immigrants Plead Guilty Without Knowing What’s Happening
Lawyers, and even a judge, say Operation Streamline's rapid-fire pace is too fast for some defendants to understand.
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.
Trump Says Gangs Are Bringing Kids Over The Border, But These Kids Found Their Own Way
Some walk, some catch rides, some pay coyotes, and some ride the rail network known as "la Bestia."
These Tipping Activists Deny Being Funded By The Restaurant Lobby
Restaurant Workers of America has fought hard against raising salaries for tipped workers and has gotten advice from a powerful DC strategist.
“I’m Ready To Fight”: Thousands Of Marriott Workers Will Protest For Safer Conditions This Week
Sexual harassment, violence, and injuries are some of the reasons housekeepers and other hotel staff are expected to march on Wednesday.
Child Marriage Is Legal In 48 States. These Women Are Asking Why.
Over the past two years, at least 20 state legislatures have considered whether to ban marriage under 18. Only two have actually done it.
A 17-Year-Old Was Told He Couldn't Attend High School, Even Though He's A US Citizen
Older students have the right to a public education, but we found that immigrant teens are being excluded from schools in several states.
Why Fatal Police Shootings Rarely Lead To Convictions
After fatal shootings, police officers may lose their jobs, but they rarely get prison time. This cop walked away with a settlement.
Anyone Who Says The Media Ignored Obama's Border Crisis Is Wrong
Trump's policy of taking children from their parents has made US immigration practices seem crueler than ever.
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.
These Servers And Bartenders Say Democrats And Hollywood Got It Wrong On Tipping Reform
“I just wish people would listen to us. We keep screaming from the rooftops, ‘Please don’t help!’”
“‘I’m Sorry’ Is Not Enough”: Inside The Union Trial Of An Alleged Sexual Harasser
Women in the animation industry watched their colleagues overlook male artists’ sexual harassment allegations before. After #MeToo, they made sure it wouldn't happen again.
A Doctor Admitted To Sexually Abusing Patients And Then Walked Free
Prosecutors told Robert A. Hadden’s patients his guilty plea was a win for victims, but the #MeToo movement has some questioning the Manhattan district attorney’s motives.
Sex Workers Say The Law Meant To Protect Them Could Kill Them
In an unusual lobbying effort, sex workers converged in Washington to tell legislators why the law known as FOSTA was a bad idea.
She Says Top TV Job Offers Slowed When She Came Out As Transgender
Scottie Madden hit a career milestone as a showrunner. But she says the opportunities dried up after she came out as transgender.
Alleged Abuse Victim's Father Says R. Kelly's Manager Made A Death Threat
On Tuesday, the family met with police about alleged “terroristic threats” made by Kelly’s manager: “I’m gonna do harm to you and your family, when I see you I’m gonna get you, I’m going to fucking kill you.”
This Woman Says Authorities Doubted Her Sexual Assault Claim Because She Does Porn
“Why am I fighting this hard to prove that I was physically/sexually abused when it's on film?”