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Is Denying Sexism Worse Than Committing Sexism?

Posted by Rachel Larris on 05/18/2012

A local news blog endorsement is dismissive of a woman candidate for Congress, and a local radio host goes off on the idea that it's sexism.  Read more »

Media Attributes Fischer’s Win to Luck?

Posted by Madeleine Gyory on 05/16/2012

Come from behind victories rarely just happen, so why is Deb Fischer not being properly credited for her big win last night? Read more »

Lowell Sun Columnist Calls Elizabeth Warren “Princess”

Posted by Rachel Larris on 05/10/2012

A local columnist for The Sun newspaper expresses his dislike for Elizabeth Warren using sexist name-calling. Read more »

“Hillary Au Naturale”: A Barefaced Example of Media Sexism

Posted by Madeleine Gyory on 05/09/2012

Apparently when a woman doesn't wear makeup it becomes groundbreaking news. Even if that woman is the Secretary of State. Read more »

Taking Name It. Change It. to the Next Level

Posted by Emily Honstein on 05/09/2012

We here at Name It. Change It. are proud to announce the release of our publication: Name It. Change It. Candidate Guide to Sexist Media Coverage, a joint venture with our partners, She Should Run, Women’s Media Center, and Political Parity. Unfortunately, one of the major deterrents to women running for office is very real threat of media sexism. As we constantly point out on our blog, sexism is still a big problem in our society, especially against women running for office. Read more »

About the project

Widespread sexism in the media is one of the top problems facing women. A highly toxic media environment persists for women candidates, often negatively affecting their campaigns. The ever-changing media landscape creates an unmonitored echo chamber, often allowing damaging comments to exist without accountability.

We must erase the pervasiveness of sexism against all women candidates — irrespective of political party or level of office — across all media platforms in order to position women to achieve equality in public office. We will not stand by as pundits, radio hosts, bloggers, and journalists damage women's political futures with misogynistic remarks. When you attack one woman, you attack all women.