WMC Live
October 27, 2012 | Valerie Hudson, Rachel Lloyd, Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Odile Gakire Katese, Marianne Legato |
Misogyny,
Politics,
Robin Morgan
WMC Live #10: Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Dr. Marianne Legato, Valerie Hudson, Rachel Lloyd, Ingoma Nshya. (Original Airdate 10/27/2012)
Robin attacks willful ignorance, and speaks with author Valerie Hudson; sexploitation survivor Rachel Lloyd; journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault; Rwandan drumming troupe Ingoma Nshya; and Dr. Marianne Legato on the new science of gender-specific medicine.
WMC News & Features
My Life in a Binder
The author, after three decades maneuvering through corporate America, writes about what it means to be one of a binder full of women, and how to break free.
WMC News & Features
Mongolian Women’s Hard-Won Victory
A small group of committed legislators in the Mongolian parliament are taking on the challenge of meeting the basic needs of women and children.
WMC Live
October 20, 2012 | Maysoun Odeh Gangat, Aishah Shahidah Simmons, Eleanor Smeal, Kathleen Turner |
Girls,
Politics,
Robin Morgan
WMC Live #9: Eleanor Smeal, Kathleen Turner, Aishah Shahidah Simmons, Maysoun Odeh. (Original Airdate 10/20/2012)
Robin on international teen girl activists, 24-hour news, and the word “ms.” Guests include Palestinian Radio FM pioneer Maysoun Odeh; documentarian Aishah Shahidah Simmons; feminist Ellie Smeal; and actor Kathleen Turner on playing Molly Ivins.
WMC News & Features
Australia's Leader Meets Sexist Attacks Head On
Misogynist political talk has become a national issue in Australia after Prime Minister Julia Gillard confronted the Opposition leader for participating in sexist dialogue that this commentary's author had recently helped document.
WMC News & Features
The Reality of the GOP Platform on Abortion
The author, who has conducted research in Mexico, offers a reality check on what could happen to U.S. women if the GOP succeeds in criminalizing abortion.
WMC FBomb
Who (Doesn’t) Run The World? Girls.
Only 20% of political leaders in the world are women. Women leaders are under-represented in every country, from Nepal, where my organization works, to the United States, where only 17% of Congress is...
WMC Live
October 13, 2012 | Jessica Neuwirth, Ruchira Gupta, Kathleen Barry |
Politics,
Robin Morgan,
Violence against women
WMC Live #8: Kathleen Barry, Jessica Neuwirth, Ruchira Gupta. (Original Airdate 10/13/2012)
A special show on sex trafficking, with Equality Now’s Jessica Neuwirth; activist Ruchira Gupta; author Kathleen Barry—and an extended “Fighting Words” with Robin’s satirical proposal to resolve the sex trafficking problem once and for all.
WMC Live
October 06, 2012 | Adora Svitak, Paula DiPerna, Joy Harjo, Rebecca Adamson |
Politics,
Race/Ethnicity,
Robin Morgan
WMC Live #7: Joy Harjo, Rebecca Adamson, Paula DiPerna, Adora Svitak. (Original Airdate 10/6/2012)
Robin examines the history and legacy of Columbus Day and the notion of “The End of Men,” and speaks with Adora Svitak about the Girls’ State of the Union; Paula DiPerna about Mrs. Columbus; poet Joy Harjo; and Cherokee economist Rebecca Adamson.
WMC News & Features
Who’s Really Taking Responsibility in America?
Working families advocate Ellen Bravo takes a look at a proud member of the 47 percent, a life-long Republican who has her own advice for Mitt Romney.
WMC News & Features
Native American Voters Can Make a Difference
The author, a member of the Upper Mattponi Tribe and a board member of the Women's Media Center, cites evidence of the potential power of the Native vote, particularly when concentrated in swing states in this presidential election.
WMC FBomb
Rape Is Rape
Over the past month or so, rape has been a popular subject in the media due to Republican senate candidate Todd Akin’s comment about “legitimate rape.” After doing some digging, I discovered that last...
WMC Live
WMC Live #6: Jane Fonda, Barbara Lee, Connie Schultz. (Original Airdate 9/29/2012)
Robin brings WMC Live to CBS, and speaks with columnist Connie Schultz about fair voting in Ohio; Rep. Barbara Lee about women in the Congressional Black Caucus; and WMC co-founder Jane Fonda about sex, intimacy, age, health—and furnishings.
WMC FBomb
September 28, 2012 | Julie Zeilinger |
Feminism,
Gloria Steinem,
Media,
Politics,
Violence against women
Saturday Vids: Gloria Steinem on Rush Limbaugh
Read more...
WMC Live
WMC Live #5 Excerpt: Mona Eltahawy. An Exclusive Interview. (Original Airdate 9/23/2012)
Exclusive. Egyptian-American journalist Mona Eltahawy was arrested yesterday for allegedly defacing a controversial ad in a NYC subway. During her last interview prior to her arrest, she spoke with Robin about anti-Muslim sentiment.
WMC FBomb
Roe v. Romney/Ryan
I think that most people can agree that being a mother is one of the most important jobs in the world. Mothers shape future generations and thus the future failures and successes of humanity. Being a ...
WMC Live
September 22, 2012 | Patti Chang, Shelby Knox, Mona Eltahawy |
Politics,
Robin Morgan,
Science and tech
WMC Live #5: Mona Eltahawy, Shelby Knox, Patti Chang. (Original Airdate 9/23/2012)
Robin on the Mars rover and gender in space. Guests: Patti Chang on philanthropy for women; Shelby Knox on online organizing and media myths on young feminism and women's equality; and Mona Eltahawy on sexual harassment in Egypt.
WMC Live
September 16, 2012 | Ellen Snortland, Karen Lewis, Lynn Povich, Gloria Feldt |
Education,
Politics,
Robin Morgan
WMC Live #4: Lynn Povich, Gloria Feldt, Karen Lewis, Ellen Snortland. (Original Airdate 9/16/2012)
Robin discusses teachers unions, and speaks with womens’ self-defense advocate Ellen Snortland; Chicago teachers’ union president Karen Lewis; Good Girls Revolt author Lynn Povich; and women’s leadership speaker and No Excuses author Gloria Feldt.
WMC Live
September 09, 2012 | Cristina Azocar, Judy Norsigian, Brenda Berkman, Diala Shamas |
Politics,
Race/Ethnicity,
Robin Morgan
WMC Live #3: Cristina Azocar, Judy Norsigian, Brenda Berkman, Dialla Shamas. (Original Airdate 9/9/2012)
Robin discusses "personhood" and speaks with Cristina Azocar about Native American voters; Jody Norsigian about "Our Bodies Our Votes"; Brenda Berkman about 9/11's forgotten female heroes; and Dialla Shamas on American Muslim communities after 9/11.
WMC FBomb
Saturday Vids: Totally Biased on Akin
If you're not watching Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell on FX...you really should be.
...
WMC News & Features
September 06, 2012 | Mary Ann Swissler |
Economy,
Health,
Immigration,
LGBTQIA,
Politics,
Violence against women
DNC Platform—Reaching for a New Normal
The author, who last week analyzed the potential impact on women of the policies outlined in the Republican National Platform, here turns to the Democratic statement of principles.
WMC News & Features
2012 DNC: A View from the Maryland Women's Caucus
The author, founder of Legalspeaks.com, finds the essence of diversity within the Maryland delegation to the Democratic National Convention.
WMC FBomb
A Take On the U.S. Presidential Election from Across the Pond
I am not someone who attacks others for their personal beliefs. I do not openly ridicule people for having a specific belief system…unless that belief becomes a law by which I am forced to live my l...
WMC Live
September 02, 2012 | Erica González Martínez, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Jodie Evans, Ariel Levy |
Politics,
Robin Morgan
WMC Live #2: Eleanor Holmes Norton, Erica Gonzalez, Ariel Levy, Jodie Evans. (Original Airdate 9/2/2012)
Robin spoofs the Republican National Convention, and speaks with Erica González about Latina politics; Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton on the upcoming DNC; Jodie Evans about demonstrating at both conventions; and Ariel Levy about Naomi Wolf's new book.
WMC FBomb
Saturday Vids: Republicans, Get In My Vagina
I've posted this Funny or Die video before, but it's never been more relevant. Plus, after the past few weeks, I think it's necessary for the sake of our mental health to inject a little humor into th...
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