WMC News & Features
In a Digital Age, Feminism Demands an Open Internet
As a crucial ruling on net neutrality approaches, the author—executive director of the Center for Media Justice—explains why this issue is crucial for social justice movements.
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February 19, 2015 | Dr. Martha Lauzen |
Media
He, Himself, and Him
As this year’s Academy Award nominations show, men still dominate both in front of and behind the camera in Hollywood. The author of the It’s a Man’s (Celluloid) World report explains that change is possible—but only if we keep the pressure on.
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February 07, 2015 | Ellen Bravo |
Why I Hate That NyQuil Ad
What parents really need is paid sick leave, and as working families advocate Ellen Bravo points out, it’s proving to be a winning issue in campaigns all across the U.S.
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January 30, 2015 | Marcia G. Yerman |
"She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry" Highlights Grassroots Feminists
A new film deepens our understanding of a unique chapter in U.S. feminism.
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January 15, 2015 | Jane Manning |
Violence against women
Reporting on Rape: We Can and Must Get It Right
The author, a former sex crimes prosecutor, points out that true reports of rape are all too common, false reports of rape are rare but they exist, and good investigations can tell them apart.
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January 05, 2015 | Emily Wilson |
A New Audience for an Unforgettable Writer
Kathleen Turner revives her role in Red Hot Patriot, the play that brings the words and wit of Molly Ivins to a new audience.
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December 17, 2014 | Emily Wilson |
Telling Stories That Matter
Daisy Hernández’s new memoir offers compelling perspectives on media, race, feminism, immigration, chosen family, and wanting nice things.
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December 10, 2014 | Elayne Clift |
Where Are the Facts on Breast Implants?
As numbers of women getting breast implants continue to increase, researchers and advocates are voicing concern about their safety.
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December 04, 2014 | Asha French |
The Women of "Dear White People"
The author explores a missed opportunity in a film about identity.
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November 25, 2014 | Alexis McCombs |
Female Sports Reporters Finding a New Voice
A new show on CBS Sports is giving female sports reporters greater visibility by placing them front and center.
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November 20, 2014 | Angela Bonavoglia |
The Synod’s Final Document: Where Are the Women?
The author of “Good Catholic Girls: How Women Are Leading the Fight to Change the Church” reveals the deep flaws in the bishops’ recent assembly on the family.
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November 13, 2014 | Susan Buttenwieser |
Marriage Equality: What’s Next?
With universal marriage rights within reach, LGBT leaders are reminding us that there is a lot more work to do for full equality.
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November 06, 2014 | Anuradha Sengupta |
Kolkata Women Mobilize Against Violence
In India’s third most populous city, women and allies are using social media to fuel a new wave of activism against anti-woman violence.
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November 06, 2014 | Anuradha Sengupta |
Kolkata Women Mobilize Against Violence
In India’s third most populous city, women and allies are using social media to fuel a new wave of activism against anti-woman violence.
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October 28, 2014 | Melissa Silverstein |
How a Woman Director Found Her Voice
The author, Women and Hollywood founder and editor Melissa Silverstein, profiles Belle director Amma Asante, who is one of the honorees at this week’s WMC Women’s Media Awards.
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October 24, 2014 | Agunda Okeyo |
An Unflinching Look at the Realities of Domestic Violence—and the Women Who Work to End It
A new HBO documentary, Private Violence, reveals complex truths about domestic violence and the courageous work of the women who have been standing up for years on behalf of victims and survivors.
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October 15, 2014 | Chelsea Carmona |
Health
Changing the Conversation on Women and Addiction
The author considers the legacy of a groundbreaking health care reformer and looks at what still needs to be done to reduce stigma and improve care for women dealing with addiction.
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October 09, 2014 | Kendall Hunter |
Rising Up in Haiti on International Day of the Girl
An innovative project to teach photography to girls has helped them to be seen—and heard.
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October 03, 2014 | Courtney Young |
Why It Matters
Pop culture commentator Courtney Young considers the fall 2014 TV season’s lineup of diverse programming.
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September 25, 2014 | Shazia Z. Rafi |
The World Agrees: No Right to Bear Unregulated Arms
Thanks in part to the unprecedented leadership and persistence of women, today marks the passage of a global Arms Trade Treaty.
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September 22, 2014 | Katti Gray |
The Power of Doc McStuffins
Can a children’s cartoon help to change the face of medicine? A group of women physicians of color is leveraging the impact of this unusual show to inspire a new generation.
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September 17, 2014 | Doreen Akiyo Yomoah |
The “Gendered Face” of Ebola
Recognizing that Ebola is killing more women than men—and why—will be key to stemming the spread of the disease.
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September 10, 2014 | Elayne Clift |
With Women In The Lead, Abolishing The Death Penalty Gains Traction
With capital punishment under renewed scrutiny in the U.S., activists are intensifying efforts to abolish it. Women leaders, coming to the movement as witnesses, advocates, survivors, and former prisoners, are playing an increasingly visible role.
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September 04, 2014 | Emily Wilson |
Arts and culture
“Lasso of Truth”
A new play takes a unique look at Wonder Woman—and the surprising man who created her.
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A New Look at Dorothea Lange’s Life and Work
A documentary premiering this week reveals why the groundbreaking photography of Dorothea Lange resonates for a modern audience.