Cesar Chavez accused of sexually abusing women and minors in New York Times investigation
A New York Times investigation published Wednesday detailed allegations that late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and minors during the 1970s. Dolores Huerta, his co-founder at United Farm Workers, and two other women accused Chavez of sexual assault and abuse when they were underage. Cities and organizations have canceled Cesar Chavez Day celebrations scheduled for March 31 in response to the allegations.
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10 outlets covered it, splitting into 10 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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Coverage focuses on institutional response and movement reckoning rather than questioning victims. One outlet notes Chavez's political oppression tactics while others emphasize courage of survivors.
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Outlets across the spectrum land in roughly the same place: the shared language is highlighted.
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“Chávez celebrations halted as allegations reshape legacy” · Axios, PBS NewsHour, Al Jazeera, BBC
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NPRNPR Cesar Chavez abused and raped women and girls, NYT investigation says 107d ago CNNCNN Dolores Huerta's civil rights legacy was inextricably linked with Cesar Chavez. Then she accused him of abuse - CNN 104d ago HPHuffPost Dolores Huerta Says Cesar Chavez Sexually Assaulted Her: 'For The Last 60 Years Have Kept A Secret' 107d ago CENTER2
AAxios Chávez celebrations halted as allegations reshape legacy 104d ago PBSPBS NewsHour Investigation uncovers sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez 106d ago RIGHT-CENTER1
RReason Cesar Chavez Accused of Sexual Abuse 106d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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