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February 25, 2010 – 6:09 pm
Following a year-long investigation on colleges throughout the U.S., this week, the Center for Public Integrity (CPI) released three-part series titled, “Sexual Assault on Campus: A Frustrating Search for Justice.” Their findings expose how repeat offenders account for a significant number of sexual assaults on campus, contrary to the beliefs of those who adjudicate these [...]
December 28, 2009 – 3:11 pm
This week’s show — hosted by Women’s Media Center President Jehmu Greene, Media Director Rebekah Spicuglia and Progressive Women’s Voices alum Barbara Glickstein — highlights the WMC Top Ten of 2009.
If you like what you hear, please email WBAI — editor@wbai.org — thanking the station for providing the WMC with this fantastic opportunity!
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December 21, 2009 – 2:32 pm
Always on Facebook? Constantly Tweeting? Do you read blogs and follow social media conversations? The Women’s Media Center is looking for a Social Media Intern to enrich our online presence, produce original content for our blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts, and assist us as we analyze our impact online and in the news.
The ideal candidate [...]
November 24, 2009 – 5:32 pm
Last night, after weeks of competition, Teach for America executive Kevin Huffman beat out social media consultant Zeba Khan to become “America’s Next Great Pundit” for The Washington Post. The Post originally framed the contest as an opportunity for people seeking “a bigger audience” and “more of an impact on the national debate.” Huffman has [...]
November 23, 2009 – 5:49 pm
Economica: Women and the Global Economy is a new online exhibition from the International Museum of Women using sounds, words and images to explore the current state of women’s global economic presence. Watch audio slideshows, listen to podcasts, and engage in forum discussions about women’s dynamic and diverse experiences in the world economy.
Supported by the [...]
November 18, 2009 – 12:27 pm
Yesterday the WMC was thrilled to host an event for Shahnaz Bokhari, a Pakastani activist for women’s rights and the founder of the Progressive Women’s Association. Based in Islamabad, the PWA works to eliminate gender-based violence including honor killings, abuse, and the bartering of women. Bokhari’s work with victims of burning and acid attacks was [...]
November 18, 2009 – 11:42 am
WMC Founding President, Carol Jenkins, had a chance to sit down with incoming President, Jehmu Greene, for a conversation about where the WMC is headed in the midst of our recent transitions. Jehmu shares her ideas about how she will use the framework laid out by Carol and the rest of the WMC founders, her [...]
October 30, 2009 – 3:14 pm
Guest post by Mary Alice Crim, originally posted on Save the Internet
Net Neutrality is a women’s issue – and some of the country’s leading feminist groups are speaking out.
The National Organization for Women (NOW) and the Feminist Majority Foundation have both sent letters applauding the FCC for launching its Net Neutrality rulemaking proceeding.
One women’s group, [...]
October 28, 2009 – 1:35 pm
Guest post by Nadine B. Hack, President, beCause Global Consulting
I often say my social activist life can be summed up by, “from Selma to Soweto with a feminist perspective.” So, to be with friends from many decades at The Feminist Press kick-off event for their 40th anniversary was a sheer joy. Award recipients included: Arianna [...]
Our Progressive Women’s Voices member Jaclyn Friedman has an important column out today called “This Is What Rape Culture Looks Like.” In it she details the allegations against Superbowl-winning Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. A woman has alleged that she was raped by Roethlisberer. The premiere sports broadcasting franchise in the U.S., ESPN, appears to [...]
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