Surprise! The Number of Women in U.S. Media Is Still Pretty Low
On Thursday, the Women’s Media Center released its annual Status of Women in U.S. Media report and the results are…
Elizabeth Banks Options Lindy West's Memoir Shrill, Will Adapt for TV
Lindy West is one of American culture’s most invaluable voices. Thousands of us turn to her for unflinching, incisive…
News Anchor Chastised for Wearing Skinny Jeans While Doing Her Goddamn Job
On September 6, KARE 11 news anchor Jana Shortal appeared on television to cover the horrific end to the story of Jacob…
177 Critics Picked the Best Films of the Century. Guess How Many Were Directed By Women!
The BBC published its long-awaited list of the 21st century’s best films, as selected by 177 film critics from around…
Updated Report Shows That the Media Gender Gap Is Still Enormous
The Women's Media Center has released an update to its annual State of the Media report; its findings are (as always)…
Results From the Newscaster Popularity Contest Are In
Who does America think is the most likable (and recognizable) name in news? The answer may surprise you.
15 Ways The Media Would Be Different If It Were Run By Women
Women hold only 3% of clout positions in the mainstream media. -Annenberg Public Policy Center, "The Glass Ceiling…
Media Moguls
No surprises here: Oprah Winfrey has been named the most influential woman in media by Forbes. Slightly more unexpected…