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United States: Liz Habib Opens Up About Exploitation In Sports Journalism
In a recent interview given to a US publication, sports journalist Liz Habib opened up about the rampant exploitation in sports journalism and the undue pressure women sports journalists have to face to survive in the industry. The issues she touched upon ranged from questionable job security to the objectification of women journalists working in the field. Her interview highlighted that issues in sports journalism, especially against women journalists, are structural and deep seated. They require urgent redressal, the Coalition For Women In Journalism believes.
United States: CFWIJ Concerned About The Physical Assaults On Women And Queer Journalists During Right Wing Protests
Several protests have erupted in Los Angeles by right wing political organizers ranging from issues like trans rights to covid vaccination programs. However, one thing has remained common: members of the press are unsafe during their coverage. Particularly journalists belonging from socially vulnerable groups find themselves being repeatedly and violently targeted by participants in these rallies.
United States: CFWIJ Condemns Escalating Hate Speech And Violence Against Journalists
The Guardian reporter Lois Beckett was assaulted by protesters while covering an anti-transgender rally outside a spa in Los Angeles. The journalist posted a video of the attackers against her on social media. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the vicious attack against Lois. We demand the U.S. authorities identify and appeal necessary criminal sanctions to the attackers. Journalists must do their jobs freely and safely.
United States: CFWIJ Condemns The Culture Of Sexual Harassment In Newsrooms That Alanna Rizzo's Latest Statament Sheds Light On.
Alanna Rizzo, after parting ways with SportsNet LA, opened up about the sexual harassment women sports reporters experience. Her statement shed light on the behaviour of players, as well as the ways newsrooms enable this culture.
United States: KPCC Reporter Josie Huang Arrested With Brutal Treatment While While Covering Shooting Of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies In Critical Condition
KPCC reporter Josie Huang was arrested with brutal police violence on September 13 while she was covering the arrest of a protester outside St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, where two LA County Sheriff’s deputies were being treated after being shot in their squad car by an as yet unidentified assailant.
United States: CFWIJ Mourns With Loved Ones Of Jasmine Waters
The Coalition For Women In Journalism is saddened by the news of the death of 39 years old journalist and screenwriter Jasmine Waters (Jas Fly) on June 10th.