O’Leary, Ellin. – Pacifica Radio Archives

Sexism on the hill / Ellin O’Leary

Reporter Ellin O’Leary talks about how sexism and racism stands in the way of female reporters on Capitol Hill. Phone interview conducted by an unidentified male during a “Marathon.” O’Leary discusses a movement of female staffers in Washington to organize, then plays a clip from an interview with Miriam Dorsey, who was a member of…

August 24, 2025

And throw away the key: the Eighth Amendment and cruel and unusual punishment (Episode 9 of 13)

This is the 9th in the series of 13 episodes. This program examines the recent realization of the deplorable conditions in most prisons and suggests new alternatives – house arrest, reduced sentences, and the private ownership of prisons. This program also includes interviews with “jailhouse lawyers” and contains actuality from the Attica riots. Sponsored by…

August 24, 2025

National Urban League conference / reported by Ellin O’Leary.

Includes remarks by Joseph Califano and conferees on welfare and child welfare.

August 24, 2025

And throw away the key : the Eighth Amendment and cruel and unusual punishment (Episode 5 of 15)

The fifth in the 15-part series Bill of Rights Radio Education Project, co-sponsored by the Pacifica Foundation and the American Civil Liberties Union, with major funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Produced by Kathy McAnally with associate producer Ellen O’Leary. Executive Producer: Adi Gevins. Marie Ritzo, associate producer; Anita Parlow, research associate; David…

August 24, 2025