Women in the Media: A Night of Recognition
Editor-in-Chief of “Salon.com,” Joan Walsh, believes “things are much better than they’ve ever been.” On the role of new media as a catalyst she said, “It’s a new landscape and women can make more inroads.
Category: Events
Carville and Rove Duke It Out at Radio City Music Hall
At the beginning of the evening, Rose appealed to the audience to “accept and listen to thoughts and ideas” they may disagree with. He had little more success with his two guests, who frequently spoke over each other, making parts of their conversation inaudible.
Raising Women’s Voices for Health Care
Day two featured a host of top speakers sharing their insights on how to jumpstart reform in a way that puts women’s interests squarely in the middle of the health care landscape. Individual presenters parsed varying agendas, with each pointing out inequities in the existing formula.
An “Unconference” for Online Communities
I sat in on the “Monetizing the Web” session, a topic Johnston had told me earlier “has been a challenge since day one of the web.” The “conflict between print and the web” was brought up. The question was raised, “Is it worthwhile trying to sell content anymore?
Sara Feigenholtz Fights for Emanuel’s Seat
Feigenholtz has spoken repeatedly about her mother, who emigrated from Poland and put herself through medical school. From her mother she learned that “health care is a right, not a privilege.”
Feminism Online
As long as the separate communities of women are siloed on the Internet, they will only be as strong as their individual voices and agendas.
The House I Live In – America 2009
What is America to me?
A name, a map, or a flag I see…
A certain word, Democracy.
What is America to me?
President Obama and the Future of Women’s Health
Women require more health care, but have fewer financial resources to pay the bills. They pay 68 percent more than men for out-of-pocket expenses. As a result, one in four women is unable to pay her medical bills.
Obama and the Progressive Community
Attending events around New York City, I have consistently been hearing two points of view. The first is, “Thank God he got elected. Let’s give the man a chance.” The second is, “We’re going to have to hold his feet to the fire.”
Speak Up for Human Rights – The Price of Silence is Much Too High
I first saw The Price of Silence at its New York City premiere, which was part of an evening hosted at the New York Society for Ethical Culture entitled “Every Human Has Rights: Hope...
