Enough, Women in Golden State Politics Say

More than 300 women who work in and around the California Capitol are calling out a culture where they say sexual harassment and assault are pervasive, power is the currency, and the rules are murky.

With an open letter, a website, and the #WeSaidEnough hashtag, a bipartisan mix of current and former legislators, staff members, lobbyists, and consultants said they want stronger enforcement of existing rules and independent review of workplace claims. Several of the women told Bloomberg Law that the groping, crude comments, and threats they’ve experienced or witnessed are magnified because the Legislature has exempted itself ...