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On May 23, The Women’s Media Center, along with our partners at Media Matters, launched, “Sexism Sells, But We’re Not Buying It,” a new video and online petition campaign illustrating the pervasive nature of sexism in the media’s coverage. While Hillary Clinton’s campaign has cast a spotlight on the issue of sexism, this isn’t a partisan issue: it’s about making sure that women’s voices are present and powerful in our national dialogue. If you haven’t already, please click on the image at right to watch the video. You can also read a statement about the video from WMC president Carol Jenkins. Then sign on below to join our petition campaign.
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Here’s commenter Athena at TalkLeft:
This is a historic campaign for women that needs to go all the way to Denver.
Hillary is now at the helm of the most successful female-driven Presidential race in history. She needs to understand how historic this run is, and why it should not be terminated lightly.
I have no doubt that the months from May to August will result in further political involvement by women across the country, with beneficial consequences for years ahead. And the consciousness-raising that is going on is accelerating the political development of women as a force in American politics.
This is just too historic to end because some people are tired of democracy.
And again here:
This is a historic campaign - the most successful woman candidate so far in American history.
Hillary should enter the convention as a nominee, have her name put into contention, and let the balloting happen.
As I’ve said before - August 26 is Women’s Equality Day in the U.S. - during the convention. It is historic to have Hillary as one of the 2 remaining candidates on that day.
The DNC designated August 27 for their balloting. Hillary has every right to see the entire process through.
Say what you will, back what candidate you will, you have to admit that the Democratic primary has ended in a tie. Barack Obama may win in a photo-finish, but whether or not Hillary Clinton quits after these two last primaries today or whether she goes to convention, her race has been as historic as Obama’s and, in my opinion, she has run with a good deal more grace.
Her run has been good for women. Some say that the meanness of this campaign will discourage young women from running for office. What I hope they see instead is a strong role model for prevailing against incredible odds, going over the heads of media and party, directly to the people.
Don’t take this post as a concession speech on my part, by the way. When Jesse Jackson took his race to the convention, he was 1200 delegates behind.
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