WMC News Brief: Al Jazeera, Economy, Uganda
December 28, 2009
The Most Hated Name In News 12/31/09 Walrus: Can Al Jazeera English cure what ails North American journalism? Feminomics: Women Reformers Motivated By A No Tolerance Rule 12/18/09 Huffington Post: From an economic standpoint, will 2010 be the year of the woman? Ugandan Lawmakers Set To Vote On Marriage, Divorce 12/28/09 Women's eNews: Uganda's parliament recently passed bills on domestic violence and female genital mutilation. Now one female lawmaker hopes colleagues will approve in long-awaited modernizations of marriage and divorce. Adding Fees And Fences On Media Sites 12/28/09 NY Times: Newspapers are weighing whether to ask online readers to pay for at least some of what they offer. Sheryl Sandberg Nominated To Disney Board 12/13/09 Huffington Post: Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it has nominated Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer for the popular social networking site Facebook, to serve on its board of directors. Gay Candidates Get Support That Causes May 12/27/09 NY Times: When an openly gay woman won the mayor’s race in New York, it was the latest in a string of victories by gay candidates across the country. Women Leadership Styles 12/28/2009 Washington Post: What kinds of women run -- and win? Catholic Group Supports Senate On Abortion Aid 12/26/09 NY Times: The nation’s Catholic hospitals have signaled that they back the Senate’s compromise on the issue, raising hopes of breaking an impasse in Congress and stirring controversy within the church. How To Shatter The 'Highest, Hardest' Glass Ceiling 12/27/09 Washington Post: The United States is going to elect a woman president. Someday soon. Right? Gender And High-Profile Sex Scandals 12/24/09 RH Reality Check: The reason the Glass Ceiling has not broken is that women have other priorities — maintaining relationships and being a mother. Commander To Rescind A Provision On Pregnancy 12/26/09 NY Times: The top United States commander in Iraq intends to rescind a policy that had placed pregnant soldiers at risk of discipline. A Peril In War Zones: Sexual Abuse By Fellow G.I.’s 12/28/09 NY Times: Sexual harassment and sexual assault, which the military now defines broadly to include not only rape but also crimes like groping and stalking, continue to afflict the ranks, and by some measures are rising. My Sister: The War Lady In The All-Female Tornado Crew 12/27/09 Times, UK: Nikki Thomas, a fast jet-navigator serving in Afghanistan, on fighting the Taliban and 'helmet hair'. Indian Women Drive Equality In India 12/28/09 AFP: Yadav was the first female passenger train driver on Mumbai's Central Railways and has become a standard-bearer for women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Child Born Into A Life Of Conflict In Gaza 12/28/09 BBC: Mariam al-Sharif was born a year ago into a world of conflict and violence. When Lady Gaga Appears, So Do Her Many Influences 12/27/09 NY Times: Lady Gaga is an amalgam of images, a real-life avatar. Tyra Banks Says Goodbye To Talk Show 12/28/09 People: After five seasons, two Daytime Emmy awards and too many girl-power episodes to count, Tyra Banks is announcing the end of The Tyra Show. In Tucson, Women And Girls Are Finding A Place At The Chessboard 12/25/09 NY Times: Girls make up a small fraction of the children who play in chess tournaments, and women competitors are even rarer. The End Of 'It Takes A Team': Project That Challenged Homophobia In Sports Is 12/26/09 Bitch: The outstanding resources put together by It Takes a Team remain accessible, including information for coaches, athletes, parents, and administrators on dealing with LGBT issues in athletics. Snowboarding Veteran Is Still The One To Beat 12/26/09 NY Times: Kelly Clark may not receive her share of attention in a sport she has taken higher than any other woman. All she does is win, quietly and routinely.
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