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Category: Media Hall of Shame

Beck Talks Turkey, Insults Albright

Posted on October 12, 2009 By National Organization for Women

No matter how accomplished a woman may be, she is always subject to ridicule, particularly where her appearance is concerned.

Huffington Post: Obsessed with Chests

Posted on September 28, 2009 By National Organization for Women

Women are constantly judged and rated on their physical assets and sex appeal, and the Huffington Post really doesn’t need to be in the business of encouraging this practice.

Teen Vitamins Promote Healthy Bones and Sex Stereotypes

Posted on September 10, 2009 By National Organization for Women

The message sent to girls is that looks are paramount, and by contrast, their own strength is unnecessary or irrelevant. Likewise, boys are encouraged to be active and adventurous.

Today Show Cares More about “Bad Hair” Days than Rape in Congo

Posted on August 13, 2009 By National Organization for Women

Rather than focus on the serious issues that Clinton was addressing on her trip — including the use of rape as a weapon of war in Congo — the Today show chose instead to concentrate on Clinton’s response that she would be happy to speak for herself, thank you very much, because Bill Clinton isn’t secretary of state.

Will Some Guys Never Learn? And How Many of Them Work at The Washington Post?

Posted on August 3, 2009 By National Organization for Women

In a stunningly unfunny video, two male reporters smirk their way through a long list of obscure beers with funny names, matching them up with politicians. Once you’re working for one of the biggest newspapers in the U.S. shouldn’t you really be past teasing people based on their appearance or other traits like age? Not these guys.

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