Media Justice for Sotomayor

Published July 12, 2009 @ 07:23AM PT

The Women's Media Center just released its new video, "Media Justice for Sotomayor." It documents some of the racist and sexist comments delivered on high profile television programs, radio, print and online outlets about President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

As Judge Sotomayor's confirmation hearings approach on July 13th, The Women's Media Center expects vigorous debate of Sotomayor's qualifications & abilities. WMC is calling on the media to refrain from allowing sexist and racist remarks to go unchecked.

You can help the WMC in our campaign for fair media coverage for Judge Sotomayor by contributing in the following ways:

1. Sign on to the WMC statement supporting Media Justice for Sotomayor.
2. Pass this video on to friends, family, and members of the media through Tell-A-Friend.
3. If you are a journalist, contact the WMC for sources and experts on Sotomayor from our Progressive Women's Voices program or SheSource.org.
4. If you see examples of sexism, racism or classicism against Sotomayor in the media's coverage of her confirmation hearings, please send them to WMC.

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Jen Nedeau is a social media consultant, progressive activist, feminist speaker and writer. She currently lives in New York City, where she works full-time as the Director of Digital Strategy at Air America Media. In August 2008, Nedeau was selected to be the Editor of the WomensRights.Change.Org where she facilitates daily discussion about the feminist movement. Additionally, Nedeau volunteers as the Chief Technology Officer for New Leaders Council, a non-profit that offers exclusive training for young leaders. You can follow her on Twitter @HumanFolly or learn more here: www.jennedeau.com.