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The Other Glass Ceiling: Women in Political Media
March 28, 2009
Rebecca Traister senior writer, Salon.com
Mikki Halpin freelance writer, editor
Lisa Stone journalist, founder, BlogHer.com

Rebecca Traister, Mikki Halpin, and Lisa Stone host a lively discussion of women's voices in mainstream and alternative media, including the blogosphere. Topics include whether women's political views are being heard; whether or not there really is such a thing as a 'women's issue'; and how to move make more room for women's voices in our national political discussions.

Special thanks to Cambridge Community Television for producing and contributing this video.

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