A new report from The Bulwark highlights how young women on Capitol Hill navigate Washington's social scene, where off-hours drinks are a fixture of the power ecosystem.However, these interactions carry risks of harassment from prominent lawmakers.

The report reveals that women have developed informal 'whisper networks' to share guidance on which men to avoid being alone with, particularly those known for excessive drinking or unfaithfulness.One staffer described a congressman who groped her at a bar, and she escaped by swapping seats with a male colleague.The report cites disgraced former Rep.

Eric Swalwell (D-CA) as a case study, noting his drinking habits led to monitoring during overseas trips and restrictions on alcohol service at official events.

Despite efforts to address these issues, staffers indicate that drinking-fueled scandals are far from over, as women continue to resist letting the bar become a men-only path to advancement.