Womens Media Center

Women in the Media: A Night of Recognition

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 07.25.2009 | Media


Marcia G. Yerman

The Women's Media Center was packed with women active in old and new media, advocacy, and culture.

The Death of Abeer in Iraq: What We Know Now

Gail McGowan Mellor | Posted 06.19.2009 | World


Gail McGowan Mellor

In 2006, Abeer Qassim Hamza al-Jabani, only 14, faced three U.S. soldiers alone, soldiers who were intent on raping her, with a fourth nearby.

Jane Fonda on Joining the Blogosphere

Marianne Schnall | Posted 04.27.2009 | Media


Marianne Schnall

Not content merely to speak to her Broadway audience eight times a week through a critically acclaimed performance, Jane Fonda is blogging daily and twittering nightly. She finds herself hooked on the instant feedback.

O'Reilly Defends Calling Helen Thomas "Wicked Witch Of The East" (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Nicholas Graham | Posted 03.14.2009 | Media


Bill O'Reilly's top story tonight on his Fox News show was devoted to defending remarks he made calling legendary White House reporter Helen Thomas th...

WMC Demands Apology From O'Reilly For Helen Thomas Insult

Carol Jenkins | Posted 03.14.2009 | Media


Carol Jenkins

We urge you to join the Women's Media Center in sending an official complaint to Fox News about Bill O'Reilly. His sexist and ageist comments about legendary reporter Helen Thomas require an apology.

Not Enough Cracks In The Media's Glass Ceiling

Carol Jenkins | Posted 01.08.2009 | Media


Carol Jenkins

Sunday, where issues of the week are determined, and policy influenced, remains the most segregated hours of television.

McCain's Kitchen Sink Strategy
McCain NewsLadder

The Media Consortium | Posted 11.18.2008 | Home


The Media Consortium

With less than three weeks to go in the run-up to the presidential election, the McCain campaign, with help from the Republican National Committee, co...

Sexism. It's Not Just About Hillary Clinton Anymore

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 05.31.2008 | Media


Joanne Bamberger

The most famous and infamous TV pundits aren't reserving their 'looks are everything' moments to talk of Hillary's cleavage or wrinkles. There are no limits. We are all fair game.