[Link] Hillsong founder Brian Houston steps down as leader of church

Read: 30/1/2022 www.theguardian.com

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has announced he is stepping down as leader of the church as he defends criminal charges that allege he covered up his father’s child sexual abuse.

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[Link] High-profile Liberal woman quits party to run as independent after alleging ‘inappropriate’ behaviour

Read: 29/11/2021 www.theguardian.com

A high-profile NSW Liberal woman is quitting to run as an independent at the next federal election, partly to protest the handling of an internal complaint in which she alleged “inappropriate” behaviour by some senior men within the party and government.

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[Link] Thailand Is Sweeping Sexual Abuse in Its Schools Under the Rug

Read: 25/11/2021 www.vice.com

Nalinrat Thuthubthim was in high school when the attack happened. She’d often stay on campus after school had ended, working on drafts of speeches with her male teacher for upcoming contests.

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[Link] Orgs Affiliated With Craven Activision Blizzard Board Members Remain Silent

Read: 19/11/2021 www.vice.com

As shareholders, employees, and the top executives of both Playstation and Microsoft condemn the leadership of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, the board of directors still stands behind him. Bobby Kotick is having a bad week.

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[Link] Workers Walk Out As Board, Company Stand Behind Activision Blizzard CEO Accused of Covering Up Sexual Abuse

Read: 16/11/2021 www.vice.com

Activision Blizzard’s board of directors says it stands by CEO Bobby Kotick after a Wall Street Journal report alleged that he hid assault and harassment at the company from the board. Meanwhile, employees have reportedly walked out.

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