University of Retaliation by Lionel Bachman. © 2017-2021 Copyrights. All Rights Reserved.
AN INSIDER’S LOOK AT SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION & RETALIATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF RETALIATION
Story and illustrations by Lionel Bachman. 2017-2021 COPYRIGHTS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Updated: October 1, 2020
2017-2021 COPYRIGHTS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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by Lionel Bachman
I entered into a settlement agreement with the University of Retaliation, and am not
allowed to discuss the settlement amount, terms, or negotiation. However, I refused
to sign a non-disclosure agreement. While the University of Retaliation can’t say
anything negative about me, I can share some stories of what really happened with
you...
Whether you’re a student, staff, or just a curious bystander, the “University of
Retaliation” recounts three unusual stories of sexual harassment, discrimination and
retaliation in higher education. Stories based on first-hand experiences, EEOC
charges, and related lawsuits with a pinch of artistic license. Cautionary tales of how
a university ultimately destroyed a once sterling reputation, and became the face of
sexual harassment in higher education. Featured in Time magazine’s ‘People of the
Year’ issue, the distinction was also solidified by the negative national media
attention, student protests, hunger strikes, a boycott by more than 400 other
universities and colleges professors, and now this tome.
All set during a period of great uncertainty - a pandemic, black lives matter,
economic collapse and a looming world war with China.
But there is an objective – more than just reopening fresh wounds.
Regardless of the all the damage, the university continues to ignore calls for change
– even breaking promises to implement reforms outlined by their own internal
investigation and special committee. Instead, they focus of costly litigation, secret
and public payouts, as well as ignoring any meaningful change.
Contributing to the problem, the government agency responsible for sexual
harassment and discrimination complaints - the EEOC - takes on less than one in
eighty thousand cases. Less than one in eighty thousand. How does that fix the
problem? It doesn’t. Designed to fail, the lack of oversight emboldens those that
don’t respect the law - effectively allowing them to ignoring any real accountability.
The results have led to the recent outcry, public attention, and ‘MeToo’ movement -
but no real change.
The machine continues to turn, not missing a beat – leaving in its wake damaged
people, damaged lives. It’s time to take the machine out…
Sincerely,
UNIVERSITY OF RETAILATION
• Chapter One – Smoking Potpourri (Release September 30th, 2020)
• Chapter Two – Whistleblower Flamethrower
• Chapter Three – Palace of the Green Manalishi
• Chapter Four – Wrath of Wuhan
• Chapter Five – Cyber Somersault