Women's Media Center

10/17/2026

"The purpose of these attacks is always the same: 'I am going to point to what you wear as a way to turn you from a person into an object, over which I will have my say.'"

Gillis’ stale SNL joke at the expense of women is a classic response by men threatened by women’s excellence and autonomy.

10/12/2026

“No matter what the limitations are, the goal is to do something to give back to your country.”

In Afghanistan, where girls are barred from secondary education, an underground network of home-based schools is preparing them for a future in which women can once again participate in public life.

09/26/2026

Black women over the age of 50 are underrepresented and are being erased in leading on-screen scripted roles in movies and television.

This underrepresentation is happening during a time when Black audiences want to see more on-screen representation of Black women in this age group, according to a new study.

09/20/2026

"They are taking this ban to the furthest extent."

This is not the first attack on our free press — and, by extension, on our democracy. This is part of an established pattern of silencing and distraction, of manipulating information and suppressing the truth in favor of this administration's aims.

WMC stands with reporters banned from the White House this weekend.

Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied entry to the White House on Saturday and had their press passes confiscated, a day after President Donald Trump said he would revoke access to the three networks. Akayla Gardner joins Jacob Soboroff on MS NOW to discuss.

09/15/2026

We're losing streaming series created by women. Why does it matter? Creators are the visionaries who mold the characters and narratives audiences see on screen.

Series that are created by one or more women employ more women in other key behind-the-scenes positions, as well as featuring female characters that take up space and are central to the action.

09/09/2026

TODAY: returns for Season 2! Our first episode is with Ai-Jen Poo of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Join us at 12:30PM EST on Instagram Live: https://www.instagram.com/womensmediacenter

09/07/2026

We're still reeling from loss, but we're also overcome with gratitude to these women. As much as we feel their absence, we are lucky to have known their friendship, their leadership, their humor, and their passion. To Gloria and Robin, we will continue the work that you set out for us to do. We won't fail you.

(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for WMC)

09/05/2026

Join us in celebrating Gloria Steinem's life and legacy with the Women's Media Center in photos: https://womensmediacenter.com/news-features/gloria-steinem-1934-2026

09/05/2026

We are heartsick to report the death of our co-founder Robin Morgan, who has died at 85, just 2 days after her good friend, feminist partner, and WMC co-founder Gloria Steinem. Please find our tribute here:

Julie Burton, President and CEO of the Women’s Media Center (WMC), released a statement on behalf of the Women’s Media Center mourning the death of WMC Co-Founder Robin Morgan — poet, journalist, author, activist, feminist, organizer, and friend.

09/03/2026

It is with profound heartbreak that we must say goodbye to our North Star, our co-founder Gloria Steinem, who passed yesterday evening. Read our full statement here, with tributes from the WMC co-founders Jane Fonda and Robin Morgan, and WMC board officers:

Julie Burton, President and CEO of the Women’s Media Center (WMC), released a statement on behalf of the Women’s Media Center mourning the passing of WMC Co-Founder Gloria Steinem — journalist, author, activist, feminist, organizer, and friend.