The Press Forward Impact Report for 2018-2019

Whether or not you come forward publicly or privately, all those who have the courage to stand up on these issues deserve to be listened to with dignity and respect, and given the benefit of the doubt. Only by shedding light on illegal behavior will true change transpire at work

We honor the courageous survivors who speak up against harassment and discrimination. Yet we know telling your story is just the start. Many face retaliation at work and in society, with colleagues and perpetrators casting doubt on their experiences and reputation. @TIMESUPNOW https://t.co/UaHJvRKhqf

"A new study by Human Rights Watch found that poor Indian women who work in the informal jobs sector are routinely subjected to sexual harassment and abuse despite a groundbreaking law." https://t.co/LSwDS7MzD4

RT @RayBoomhower: Freelance reporter John Bartlow Martin practiced longfrom journalism before anyone called it such. In crafting his storie…

"Four female long-time NY1 news anchors suing for discrimination allegedly stemming from Charter Communications Inc.'s merger with Time Warner Cable Inc. can pursue most of their sex and age bias claims, a Manhattan federal judge ruled Thursday." https://t.co/xS9LIYQrs6

How women are covered in the 2020 election will impact women in the workplace everywhere. @TIMESUPNOW's research on how the news media covers women and men candidates shows journalists can do more to make the substance of the candidate, and not their identity, more of the story. https://t.co/0gOJaqW4U5

RT @cmsupple: With such a critical time for the nation's press, ensuring a sustained commitment to building ethical leadership in news that…

@ThePressForward is honored to join @MediaFunders 2020 Journalism Funders gathering to discuss advancing newsroom culture. "We won't have a reckoning until the culture changes," says @BorealisPhil Tracie Powell. w/@19thnews @MaynardInst @cmsupple https://t.co/3M5TehKQ6u

"Harris’ ancestry dominated 36% of the coverage surrounding her nomination. Her professional background and achievements followed at 31%. Comparatively, 35% of the coverage of Pence and Kaine focused on the two men’s career accomplishments." @timesupnow https://t.co/QjCavazhZ1

"Encourage dialogue in the newsroom to evaluate whether there is overt or coded bias in the language you use or statements delivered by sources." Read more of @TIMESUPNow's advice for newsrooms when reporting on women candidates: https://t.co/40j8Iwn37A

Selected Press

Poynter: News leaders and tech platforms must safeguard journalists from digital harassment to ensure press freedom
By: Carolyn McGourty Supple and Gina M. Masullo
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Amsterdam News: One Thing Newsrooms Can Do: Capitalize “B” When Reporting About the Black Community
By: Sarah Glover
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Poynter: Will social distancing spur a telecommuting evolution for the press? By: Carolyn McGourty Supple
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Moms Rising: Virtual Culture – Working Remotely with Children. By: Carolyn McGourty Supple
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Poynter: The story behind the #UsToo training: Why harassment is about power and how we can help prevent abuse, by Kelly McBride and Carolyn McGourty Supple.
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Editor and Publisher: More women in newsrooms are changing the conversation and reshaping the news, by Rachael Garcia.
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Editor and Publisher: Press Forward wants to create safe and healthy workplaces for men and
women, by Rachael Garcia.
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Cheddar: New sexual harassment training program aims to build trust in newsrooms.
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Deadline: Time’s Up Teams With Press Forward To Fight Newsroom Sexual Harassment.
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CNN: Women journalists name all-star advisory board to change newsroom culture.
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CNN: Launch of Press Forward.
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