After Brooke Baldwin Accuses CNN of Sexism, CNN Launches Internal Investigation Into How the Clickbait Propaganda Mill Treats Women

There is no claim that Brooke Baldwin's accusation prompted the investigation, but the proximity in timing is interesting.

CNN Business launched an internal investigation into how its female employees are treated, according to Business Insider.

The investigation is being called a "work environment assessment" and comes just after one of the company's senior female editors left, Business Insider reported. It was also launched as former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin complained about the network being male-dominated during an interview with Ms. Magazine just before her departure in March.

It is unclear what allegations, specifically, sparked the assessment. Business Insider noted that "two people said" it's "focused on workplace culture." The website cited a third anonymous female staffer who complained about women being ignored professionally.

"I've found there to be a lack of transparency in how to get promoted or how to appear on TV," she said according to Business Insider. "I get the feeling the company wants to keep as many people as possible at a low pay grade or stay in a certain box and that has led to women not being supported."

Given that CNN's male anchors include mediocrities and near-developmentally challenged "men" like Jake Tapper, Don LeMon, Chris Cuomo, and Wolf Blitzer -- these endlessly-complaining yentas might have a case.

posted by Ace at 02:10 PM

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