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Women's Media Center was founded in 2005 by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem to positively impact the visibility of women in the media, amplify women's voices on key issues in the national dialogue, fight sexism and bias against women in the media, and increase professional opportunities for women across all forms of media. Through training, advocacy, and the development of original co

What It Will Take to Elect Madam President - Women’s Media Center 08/01/2024

For Harris to become this country’s first Madam President, her supporters, and members of the media, will have to be aware of and overcome long-entrenched bias and conventions that have proven to be barriers for women who have run in the past.

What It Will Take to Elect Madam President - Women’s Media Center For Vice President Kamala Harris to become this country’s first Madam President, voters will have to overcome long-entrenched bias and sexist double standards for women candidates.

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WMCLive Special Commentary: Thank you, Joe. Let’s go, Kamala! Robin Morgan on Joe Biden’s election decision and Kamala Harris’ history-making emergence. Here: https://bit.ly/3IJrnum

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WMC Live Special Commentary: Thank you, Joe. Let’s go, Kamala! Robin Morgan on Joe Biden’s election decision and Kamala Harris’ history-making emergence. Here: https://bit.ly/3IJrnum

Missing Latinas, Missing Response - Women’s Media Center 07/22/2024

When a white woman in her 40s goes missing in Massachusetts, there are at least 23 stories published. For Latinas, or women of color, this is just eight stories, according to a comparative tool developed by the Columbia Journalism Review.

Missing Latinas, Missing Response - Women’s Media Center There is no accurate number of how many Latinas have disappeared in the United States and this doesn't seem to be cause for wide alarm and action.

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Season Finale of Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan! Two Old Friends. Robin’s final show until September is an exclusive interview with old friend Gloria Steinem, now age 90. An intimate talk over 50 years in the making—on life, death, fame, aging, family, persuasion, conflict, and much more. Listen Here: https://bit.ly/3IJrnum

Eyewitness to History: A Personal Reflection From Pathbreaking Journalist Norma Quarles - Women’s Media Center 06/28/2024

In 1984 Norma Quarles was 1 of 4 journalists chosen as panelists for the historic vice presidential debate between Vice President George H.W. Bush and Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to be a major-party candidate for the office. Here she reflects on her experience.

Eyewitness to History: A Personal Reflection From Pathbreaking Journalist Norma Quarles - Women’s Media Center The Women’s Media Center’s research and reports shed a light on the underrepresentation and misrepresentation of women in the media.

Two Years On, the Harm of the Dobbs Ruling Is Particularly Felt By Marginalized People - Women’s Media Center 06/28/2024

"As we have watched in horror the curtailing of reproductive rights over the last several years, it’s clear that these restrictions have a deep and widespread impact, particularly harming groups that are marginalized on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, disability, socioeconomic status, immigration status, living in rural communities, and other factors. Since the Dobbs ruling in June of 2022, abortion has been banned or restricted in nearly two dozen states."

Two Years On, the Harm of the Dobbs Ruling Is Particularly Felt By Marginalized People - Women’s Media Center People who are marginalized on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, disability, socioeconomic status, and other factors need policies to support our ability to make decisions about our own reproductive lives.

06/27/2024

This week on Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan: Surprised by Reality. Robin continues the saga of the bird's nest, and delves into Jeff Bezos and The Washington Post. Guest: Katherine Stewart on her book, The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism. Listen Here: https://bit.ly/3IJrnum

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This week on Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan: Surprised by Reality. Robin continues the saga of the bird's nest, and delves into Jeff Bezos and The Washington Post. Guest: Katherine Stewart on her book, The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism. Listen Here: https://bit.ly/3IJrnum

06/20/2024

This week on Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan: Surprised by Joy. Robin on Trump's 34 "Guilty" felony verdicts, two female presidents, and the Samuel Alitos (again). Guest: Daisy Khan on her important book 30 Rights of Muslim Women. Listen Here: https://bit.ly/3IJrnum

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This week on Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan: Surprised by Joy. Robin on Trump's 34 "Guilty" felony verdicts, two female presidents, and the Samuel Alitos (again). Guest: Daisy Khan on her important book 30 Rights of Muslim Women. Listen Here: https://bit.ly/3IJrnum

06/18/2024

Sign up to the Women's Media Center Beverly Wettenstein History Lecture 2024. https://womensmediacenter.com/about/events/wmc-beverly-wettenstein-history-lecture-2024-register The second in a series of lectures named for Beverly Wettenstein, this lecture, "Black Women Speak for Freedom, Justice, and Democracy: Historical Perspectives," will be given by Dr. Janet Dewart Bell.

Women’s Media Center 06/17/2024

Women’s Media Center The Women’s Media Center’s research and reports shed a light on the underrepresentation and misrepresentation of women in the media.

06/06/2024

This week on Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan: Bloody Misery. Robin takes on Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito in detail—his decisions, corruptions, leaks, and connections. Guest: Egyptian author and activist Mona Eltahawy. Listen Here: https://bit.ly/3IJrnum

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This week on Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan: Bloody Misery. Robin takes on Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito in detail—his decisions, corruptions, leaks, and connections. Guest: Egyptian author and activist Mona Eltahawy. Listen Here: https://bit.ly/3IJrnum

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