by: Lunden Mason
posted on Monday, June 24, 2024
In the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, journalists have been working tirelessly to show how continued efforts to restrict abortion impact the lives of women and pregnant people. The trouble is, many of the stories we’re seeing in news coverage represent extreme cases rather than the most common reasons women seek abortion, including because of financial circumstances, education or career goals, or because they already have children to care for. In this blog, BMSG communication assistant Lunden Mason shares her own abortion story and why more ordinary abortion experiences must be uplifted in news coverage.
Tags: abortion, media advocacy, reproductive justice
by: Lunden Mason
posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Domestic violence is a driver of homelessness, yet we rarely see news coverage make that connection. How can advocates expand the narrative? BMSG gathered strategic communication insights from Community Forward, a San Francisco-based housing and safety nonprofit whose leaders are helping the public better understand the nuances of the housing crisis by centering women in both their organizing and their messaging.
by: Lunden Mason
posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2023
This year’s top picks underscore the role communication plays in advancing our collective well-being. They also help us fight despair by reminding us that advocates are fighting to make equity and justice a reality across our country and the globe.
by: Lunden Mason
posted on Monday, November 06, 2023
To bolster advocates’ efforts to make a more effective case for creating safe, equitable, healthy communities, BMSG will be presenting findings from our research on how the news characterizes a range of issues, from anti-hunger programs to the intersection of domestic violence and homelessness. We hope you’ll be able to join us at APHA, Nov. 12-15 in Atlanta, or view our sessions virtually.
Tags: american public health association, apha, news analysis
