Comments on: The Women’s Media Center http://janefonda.com/womens-media-center/ Official Site Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:15:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: LeAnne Holland http://janefonda.com/womens-media-center/comment-page-1/#comment-14098 LeAnne Holland Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:37:50 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=882#comment-14098 Jane: There are many many women in our country that will never have the joy of walking across a stage to receive a college degree or advancing in their careers. I am living proof of one such women who has pursuing a degree for nearly 18 years. I will have just 8 classes left (out of 45) to finish my accounting degree. Even through the Obama administration who made great strides in changing the Pell Grant, much is needed to help students leave college (no matter their age, ethnicity, gender etc)with as little debt as possible so they can immediately start to be productive in society, establish roots in communities and start to actually put money away and get ahead. Think of sponsoring a student like myself , 39 years old, who just lost her mom and mother's sister, who has no support system, who needs to finish university at Cleveland State and is tetering on not making it. LeAnne H Jane:

There are many many women in our country that will never have the joy of walking across a stage to receive a college degree or advancing in their careers. I am living proof of one such women who has pursuing a degree for nearly 18 years. I will have just 8 classes left (out of 45) to finish my accounting degree. Even through the Obama administration who made great strides in changing the Pell Grant, much is needed to help students leave college (no matter their age, ethnicity, gender etc)with as little debt as possible so they can immediately start to be productive in society, establish roots in communities and start to actually put money away and get ahead.

Think of sponsoring a student like myself , 39 years old, who just lost her mom and mother’s sister, who has no support system, who needs to finish university at Cleveland State and is tetering on not making it. LeAnne H

]]> By: Alisa Savoretti http://janefonda.com/womens-media-center/comment-page-1/#comment-11270 Alisa Savoretti Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:49:36 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=882#comment-11270 I found this site very interesting- kudos ;-) I was actually reading about Ms. Fonda when I found it and was hoping to possibly get feedback on a project I have been advocating for for 6 years, women without breasts. By that I mean, women who have lost them from breast cancer yet lack "insurance or the means" to get them back- there are THOUSANDS and we have a waiting list. Media- I have a story that people will read and NEED to know to help the cause. The "Lopsided Showgirl"- Breast cancer at 38 and a Vegas showgirl, I had to go back to work with one breast because I was uninsured. Any help from anyone, anywhere to write about this would be a godsend and maybe save the charity. It is grassroots with no paid staff and after this year- I must let it go if we are not sustainable by years end I'm afraid. I have re-fied my house 3 times and worked diligently on this project but it needs PRESS to survive. The RIGHT story in the RIGHT places and I know we will be able to do these surgeries to heal survivors and restore their self-esteem dignity and self-worth. Hope that someone hears this and "gets" it's importance ;-) thank you and keep up the great work you do! Alisa I found this site very interesting- kudos ;-) I was actually reading about Ms. Fonda when I found it and was hoping to possibly get feedback on a project I have been advocating for for 6 years, women without breasts. By that I mean, women who have lost them from breast cancer yet lack “insurance or the means” to get them back- there are THOUSANDS and we have a waiting list. Media- I have a story that people will read and NEED to know to help the cause. The “Lopsided Showgirl”- Breast cancer at 38 and a Vegas showgirl, I had to go back to work with one breast because I was uninsured.

Any help from anyone, anywhere to write about this would be a godsend and maybe save the charity. It is grassroots with no paid staff and after this year- I must let it go if we are not sustainable by years end I’m afraid. I have re-fied my house 3 times and worked diligently on this project but it needs PRESS to survive. The RIGHT story in the RIGHT places and I know we will be able to do these surgeries to heal survivors and restore their self-esteem dignity and self-worth.
Hope that someone hears this and “gets” it’s importance ;-)
thank you and keep up the great work you do!
Alisa

]]> By: Judy Winter http://janefonda.com/womens-media-center/comment-page-1/#comment-11070 Judy Winter Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:42:35 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=882#comment-11070 Thank you, Jane, for this valuable information. As an author, speaker and activist who advocates on behalf of children with special needs, I look forward to being part of valuable WMC training in the future. Judy Winter Author: Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations Thank you, Jane, for this valuable information. As an author, speaker and activist who advocates on behalf of children with special needs, I look forward to being part of valuable WMC training in the future.

Judy Winter
Author: Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations

]]> By: jill http://janefonda.com/womens-media-center/comment-page-1/#comment-7493 jill Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:30:28 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=882#comment-7493 "create own media" is what I've been seeking to do and feel called to do. After 21 successful years as a radio producer/co-host/news director I walked away from the sexist egos and extremely restrictive content. I may begin writing for WMC and have contacted some of them but Spirit calls me to do my original project. I've had a broadcast concept in mind for some time that mirrors WMC, interviewed with the Vice President of Talk at XM Satellite, but ultimately decided I wanted to "create my own media" If you or the folks at WMC have interest in a Podcast broadcast email me--and I'd be happy to send you the paradigm shift concept. The WMC exclusive content is wonderful but is kinda like the saying "if a tree falls in the forest does anyone hear it?" Medium of radio would give the fantastic content "legs" -Namaste' “create own media” is what I’ve been seeking to do and feel called to do. After 21 successful years as a radio producer/co-host/news director I walked away from the sexist egos and extremely restrictive content. I may begin writing for WMC and have contacted some of them but Spirit calls me to do my original project. I’ve had a broadcast concept in mind for some time that mirrors WMC, interviewed with the Vice President of Talk at XM Satellite, but ultimately decided I wanted to “create my own media” If you or the folks at WMC have interest in a Podcast broadcast email me–and I’d be happy to send you the paradigm shift concept. The WMC exclusive content is wonderful but is kinda like the saying “if a tree falls in the forest does anyone hear it?” Medium of radio would give the fantastic content “legs” -Namaste’

]]> By: Activist Girl http://janefonda.com/womens-media-center/comment-page-1/#comment-5775 Activist Girl Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:03:12 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=882#comment-5775 Jane, I stumbled upon your website just now. I appreciate your activism as I am also an activist at heart..fighting to keep my Liberty. However, I noticed one sentence above: "We can’t have a democracy without a fully participatory media" We do not live in a Democracy, nor do we want to. We live in a Republic which protects our Rights through the rule of law. In a Democracy, the majority wins. I have basic rights, as a Women and as an Individual, and those rights are NEVER up for a vote! NEVER! NOT NEGOTIABLE! ...and to the Republic! Sincerely, Activist Girl Jane,

I stumbled upon your website just now. I appreciate your activism as I am also an activist at heart..fighting to keep my Liberty.

However, I noticed one sentence above:

“We can’t have a democracy without a fully participatory media”

We do not live in a Democracy, nor do we want to. We live in a Republic which protects our Rights through the rule of law.

In a Democracy, the majority wins. I have basic rights, as a Women and as an Individual, and those rights are NEVER up for a vote!

NEVER! NOT NEGOTIABLE!

…and to the Republic!

Sincerely,

Activist Girl

]]> By: Lara O'Neill http://janefonda.com/womens-media-center/comment-page-1/#comment-5585 Lara O'Neill Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:15:27 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=882#comment-5585 This site is TOTALLY not for someone my age, but I'm a very supporter for the rise of the women, one of my qoutes actually is: Women should rule the world and make men their slaves. Just stupid teenage thoughts ;p This site is TOTALLY not for someone my age, but I’m a very supporter for the rise of the women, one of my qoutes actually is: Women should rule the world and make men their slaves.

Just stupid teenage thoughts ;p

]]> By: Ellen Halter http://janefonda.com/womens-media-center/comment-page-1/#comment-1790 Ellen Halter Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:48:19 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=882#comment-1790 Jane, Just wanted to let you know that my husband and I saw you in "33 Variations" and loved it. Ironically, we had seen your father play Clarence Darrow when he was just a little younger than you are now. He seemed younger though. LOL. Much admiration for the Fonda line, Ellen Jane,
Just wanted to let you know that my husband and I saw you in “33 Variations” and loved it. Ironically, we had seen your father play Clarence Darrow when he was just a little younger than you are now. He seemed younger though. LOL. Much admiration for the Fonda line, Ellen

]]> By: Rebekah Hillerman http://janefonda.com/womens-media-center/comment-page-1/#comment-1595 Rebekah Hillerman Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:22:34 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=882#comment-1595 Fantastic project concept! Fantastic project concept!

]]> By: Martine http://janefonda.com/womens-media-center/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Martine Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:44:10 +0000 http://janefonda.com/?p=882#comment-733 Hi Jane, I have been following the work of WMC for some time and am really inspired to go forward with peace media intiatives and raising women's voices. I am a senior in Naropa University's Peace Studies Program and we are experimenting with web presence and reporting of our projects. Would you be at all interested to participate in a short email interview for our upstarting blog as "7 Questions For Pax with...." column? I did a section of my class project for our "Women, Feminism and Peacemaking" class last semester on media and web technology. Your work is a real inspiration and spark for those of us who are bridging art and activism. Feel free to email me at your convenience. Grow in peace, Martine and all your friends at Naropa Pax (and get lots of soup, love and Wellness Formula for your cold!) :) Hi Jane, I have been following the work of WMC for some time and am really inspired to go forward with peace media intiatives and raising women’s voices.

I am a senior in Naropa University’s Peace Studies Program and we are experimenting with web presence and reporting of our projects. Would you be at all interested to participate in a short email interview for our upstarting blog as “7 Questions For Pax with….” column? I did a section of my class project for our “Women, Feminism and Peacemaking” class last semester on media and web technology.

Your work is a real inspiration and spark for those of us who are bridging art and activism. Feel free to email me at your convenience.

Grow in peace,
Martine and all your friends at Naropa Pax
(and get lots of soup, love and Wellness Formula for your cold!) :)

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