Women Respond to Palin Goes Live

At Stonestreet Studios in the heart of the Flatiron District in Manhattan, performers will read almost 600 letters that reflect a spectrum of responses to McCain’s vice-presidential choice.

Written on October 30, 2008 | Posted in Events,New Media | No comment

Victims of Sexual Abuse Get Heard

Augmenting McCain’s commitment to overturn Roe v. Wade, Palin ratcheted up the discourse with her position of no abortion exceptions in the case of rape or incest. “She can’t keep the women’s vote if they actually know what she is suggesting,” was the popular wisdom. Yet, there were a lot of female voters who weren’t clear about her record. That’s when a core group of women, using new media and an approach that has defined the 2008 election, jumped in to present another point of view.

Written on October 28, 2008 | Posted in New Media,Politics,Women's Issues | No comment

The New Media Message for Women

With the understanding that women do not getting their narratives adequately told – if told at all – the need for a fresh playing field is palpable. In the new media, women have an opportunity to create their own communities and their own brands.

Written on October 21, 2008 | Posted in Events,New Media,Women's Issues | No comment

Women Tapping Technology

Blogging about Iranian culture and political affairs is how Mina Zand Siegel brings visibility to gender equality. She said, “Women’s issues are very important. I’m adamant about it.” In her posts on “IranWrites” she probes topics ranging from the hejab to her reaction Benazir Bhutto’s assassination.

Written on August 7, 2008 | Posted in Events,New Media | No comment