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Women’s Groups Silent, Torn On Palin ‘Sexism’ Claim

Blogger, Ben Smith, from Politico interviews NOW President Terry O’Neill about the Newsweek cover of former US veep candidate Sarah Palin: “Sarah Palin’s complaint that Newsweek’s cover image this week was “sexist” and “a wee bit degrading” has drawn a…

Women & Film

According to Washington Post reporter, Ann Hornaday,”the historical drama, about the pioneering aviatrix Amelia Earhart, represents a major risk in Hollywood, where studio executives have been increasingly chary of making movies about strong women.”

Hot And Bothering: Media Treatment Of Sarah Palin

On NPR’s website, Jennifer Pozner writes: “Think carefully: can you remember any passionate TV news debates about whether journalists or voters might want to get naked with Dick Cheney? No? Good. Because such an insulting, irrelevant topic would—and should—never be considered newsworthy. Unfortunately, this sort of drivel frequently passes for journalism when the politician at Read more …

Women Attract Annual Progressive Limelight

Jackie Bischof writes for Women’s eNews, “Women put in a strong showing at the progressive movement’s largest annual conference earlier this month. MomsRising appeared among leadership groups and five out of six finalists for an annual award for community activism were women.”