WASHINGTON, DC - Washington-based feminist newsjournal off our backs is the 2006 recipient of the Michigan Media Award for Excellence in the Coverage of Women and Gender, from the University of Michigan Institute for Research on Women and Gender.
       Established by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender in 1999, the Michigan Media Awards recognize outstanding examples of media coverage of neglected, underrepresented issues of concern to women; that appreciate and emphasize the gender aspects of a particular issue or event; that challenge gender-based stereotypes, including stereotypes about feminism and feminist politics; that bring a fresh, feminist perspective to familiar stories; or that offer excellent coverage of academic research on gender.
      Started in 1970, off our backs has been publishing insightful and provocative feminist journalism for the past 36 years, making it the oldest feminist publication in the country. With subscribers across the nation and around the globe, the longevity of off our backs is a testament to the power and necessity of feminist media. Since its inception, off our backs, also known as oob, has been run by a collective of diverse women who use group consensus to conduct operations and make editorial decisions.


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