Thread by @jenniferdoleac

#SEA2022 was very fun, but it was also a chance for many people to pull me aside and tell me stories about times they have been harassed or assaulted by fellow economists, or to ask me advice about what friends of theirs who were recently victimized can do. #EconMeToo

Two things:

1. It might seem that the public momentum for change has died down but I assure you there are lots of powerful people working behind the scenes right now to make change happen. I am in close contact w many of them. Send us your creative/crazy ideas! #EconMeToo

2. I continue to believe that journalists are our best allies. We need to publicly embarrass institutions that fail to protect students & employees. I have a list of reporters who are eager to investigate bad actors. Contact me for their info. #EconMeToo

Note: journalists have investigative resources & protect the identities of their sources. You do not need to go on the record immediately - just have a convo. No need to tell me any details about why you want their contact info, just email me and I'll send you my list. #EconMeToo

Bonus 3rd thought:

I am now also encouraging victims to report to the EEOC. My understanding is you have 180 days from the date of the incident to file a report. That preserves your right to move forward w a complaint/lawsuit later. Do it. Give yourself that option. #EconMeToo

The benefit of going through the EEOC is that they have no incentive to protect your employer. This is in direct contrast with your Title IX and HR offices, which exist to protect your employer from lawsuits.
#EconMeToo

You can file complaints w all of the above, as well as the AEA and other relevant professional organizations (NBER, ESA, etc). No need to wait for one case to play out before reporting to the others. #EconMeToo