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Are we too sensitive to “gaffes”?

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

In this video produced by 92nd St Y, Irin Carmon explains why so-called "gaffes" often deserve the scrutiny they receive from the media.

Irin Carmon: How to talk about a woman’s looks

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +0000

In this video produced by 92nd Street Y, Salon's Irin Carmon dissects the controversy over President Obama's crack about California attorney general Kamala Harris, and the problem with commenting on female politicians' looks.

Executive feminism: “It doesn’t have to be for everybody”

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:40:00 +0000

Controversy around Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg's new book has been brewing for weeks. Although “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” was just released today, many critics have responded vehemently with accusations that Sandberg's advice for women is narrowly targeted toward middle- and upper-class female professionals.

Salon's Irin Carmon recently interviewed Sandberg and appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" to share her thoughts on the controversy. "She's offering a lesson based on her experience and that's it," Carmon said. "It doesn't have to be for everybody."

Watch the full video "Facebooks's Sheryl Sandberg says women must 'Lean In'" here.

Irin Carmon talks GOP birth control drama on “Up With Chris Hayes”

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:56:00 +0000

Over the weekend, Rick Santorum pushed back at Salon's story about his opposition to birth control, and the moderators at the ABC News debate Saturday night took note: They asked Mitt Romney what his stance was on states banning contraception. (Unsurprisingly, they did not get a straight answer.)

Salon staff writer Irin Carmon appeared on MSNBC's "Up With Chris Hayes" on Sunday morning to discuss the week's news in general and this story in particular. In the excerpt below, Carmon stands by the coverage and explains what Santorum and Romney's positions on contraception and reproductive rights really mean. Watch the full show here.