Katie Yoder works as a staff writer and analyst for the Media Research Center's Culture department. As the Joe and Betty Anderlik Fellow, Katie's coverage has been instrumental on a variety of issues in relation to the media including marriage, feminism, entertainment and religion, with a special focus on abortion. Katie has covered life issues from the March for Life and the trial of abortionist Kermit Gosnell to the videos exposing Planned Parenthood's harvesting of baby parts. Her work has received attention from numerous media outlets including Fox News, The Washington Times, EWTN and One America News Network. Katie has spoken on these issues in both radio and TV appearances. Before her current position, Katie interned at The Heritage Foundation after graduating from the University of Virginia with a major in English and a minor in Foreign Affairs.

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July 22, 2015, 4:10 PM EDT

The taxpayer-funded abortion giant has “patriarchy” to thank for exposing its dealings, according to CNN’s Sally Kohn.

On Twitter Wednesday, the CNN political commentator and Daily Beast writer blamed the recent videos showing Planned Parenthood executives trafficking aborted babies’ parts on the “patriarchy” and “white supremacy.” She claimed the videos had to be “edited” because “facts alone not on their side [sic].”

July 21, 2015, 6:09 PM EDT

What’s more important: Planned Parenthood aborting babies and selling the body parts or a cancer charity defunding the abortion giant? The broadcast networks think money is more important – especially if it goes to an organization they support.

In the first week of coverage, the three broadcast networks spent 9 minutes and 11 seconds on the Center for Medical Progress’ (CMP) video campaign exposing Planned Parenthood's havesting of aborted baby parts. In contrast, ABC, NBC and CBS lavished 31 minutes and 11 seconds on the 2012 Susan G. Komen controversy, in the week after the cancer charity temporarily decided to stop funding for Planned Parenthood. 

July 21, 2015, 10:09 AM EDT

One Planned Parenthood executive might get a Lamborghini -- funded by aborted baby parts.

The Center for Medical Progress (CMP) released a second undercover video July 21 showing another Planned Parenthood executive, Dr. Mary Gatter, bartering over prices for aborted baby parts and offering to abort with a “less crunchy technique” to harvest baby “specimens.”  

July 20, 2015, 6:18 PM EDT

NBC News wants someone to die.

On Sunday night, NBC Nightly News highlighted the story of Christy O’Donnell, a 46-year-old with cancer, suing for the “right to die” in California. During her coverage, correspondent Hallie Jackson lobbied for O’Donnell who, with “a life fully lived,” now represents “a death worth fighting for.”

July 20, 2015, 4:05 PM EDT

One abortionist has a special connection to God, according to Dr. Willie Parker.

Parker, a Mississippi abortionist and former medical director for Planned Parenthood, announced “Why I Stand With Dr. Deborah Nucatola” in a July 18 piece for Cosmo. In it, he attacked the “sting video” that showed the Planned Parenthood executive casually talking about trafficking aborted babies’ body parts. With his “Christian” perspective, Parker drew a “strong parallel” between Nucatola and “the trial week of Jesus” before His crucifixion.

July 18, 2015, 11:28 AM EDT

You may have heard about the Planned Parenthood executive stressing special ways to abort babies without “crushing” them so that their organs and limbs can be harvested for researchers. The liberal media certainly have. But instead of condemning the shocking practice, they’re racing to defend it.

Liberal journalists tried to downplay the story. In reaction to the video, released by the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) July 14, they relied on euphemistic language. Baby parts were “fetal organs,” and the “selling” of those parts was assuredly “donating.” While journalists were admittedly squeamish, they argued they would have the same reaction to things like heart surgery and childbirth. In contrast, conservatives took to Twitter to attack the taxpayer-funded abortion giant.

 

July 16, 2015, 1:11 PM EDT

The media are leaving out one critical detail about the Democrats defending Planned Parenthood’s actions.

For The Hill, staff writer Sarah Ferris wrote “Several Dems defend Planned Parenthood.” In it, she quoted “several House Democrats” defending Planned Parenthood after an undercover video appeared to show an executive reveal how clinics procure and sell aborted babies’ body parts. But what she didn’t say was that the three Democrats she cited received nearly $43,000 from Planned Parenthood during election cycles.

July 15, 2015, 11:48 AM EDT

A taxpayer-funded organization reportedly selling baby hearts and livers should be a huge story. Not so, say the broadcast networks, which have devoted just 39 seconds to the story, out of the 9 hours and 30 minutes of news shows they’ve aired since it broke.

The broadcast networks censored an undercover video of Planned Parenthood senior director of medical services Dr. Deborah Nucatola explaining how her organization procures and sells the body parts of aborted babies. Of the three broadcast networks, only NBC has mentioned the footage released July 14 by the “anti-abortion” Center for Medical Progress (CMP) – in a mere 39 seconds.

July 14, 2015, 3:01 PM EDT

Planned Parenthood thinks it can put a price on a baby: $30 to $100 per part.

An undercover investigative video released July 14 appeared to show a Planned Parenthood executive confess that her taxpayer-funded organization sells the body parts of aborted babies by using the partial-birth abortion procedure to ensure the baby parts stay intact. Pro-life leaders challenged the abortion giant after the Center for Medical Progress, a citizen journalist group focused on medical ethics, caught the scene on camera.

July 14, 2015, 9:30 AM EDT

While the military uses drones to kill terrorists, feminist activists plan to use them to kill unborn babies.

A Dutch abortion activist group, Women on Waves, recently flew “abortion drones” loaded with abortion pills across the border from Germany into Poland, where abortion is prohibited in most cases. A willing audience, feminist media applauded the move, from Jezebel demanding an “abortion drone army” in the U.S. to Dame Magazine alluding to a “drone-led abortion revolution.”

July 9, 2015, 12:15 PM EDT

While media have questioned Pope Francis’ political ideology, here’s one thing he won’t do: accept a communist crucifix.

Shortly after arriving in Bolivia, in the presidential palace, President Evo Morales handed Pope Francis a gift: a crucifix carved in the shape of a hammer and sickle.  

July 8, 2015, 2:55 PM EDT

Ariana Grande chose Independence Day to announce a certain “hate” of hers towards America and Americans.

22-year-old pop star Ariana Grande celebrated her July 4 by visiting Wolfee Donuts in Lake Elsinore, CA with her backup dancer Ricky Alvarez. Security footage obtained by TMZ showed the couple licking donuts for sale and laughing when they didn’t get caught (or so they thought). 

July 8, 2015, 1:02 PM EDT

Abstinence, to the media, is an alien topic – but now there’s a new specimen to examine: Russell Wilson.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson revealed that he and singer Ciara are abstaining from sex while dating, in a recent interview. During a segment on Good Morning America July 8, ABC correspondent Paula Faris gave the couple a “kudos” for “holding on to core values.” Others in the media criticized them, from an ESPN host calling abstinence “stupid” to The Daily Beast claiming the couple are only “hurting” themselves.

July 6, 2015, 3:53 PM EDT

Is Malia Obama Lena Dunham’s new intern? The media sure think so.

Celebrity sites recently spotted 17-year-old Malia Obama on location during the filming of HBO’s Girls in Brooklyn and hyped her internship with the show. Written and directed by Lena Dunham, the show boasts sex and nudity – but that didn’t stop the media from praising the “cool” first daughter’s “dream internship.”

July 6, 2015, 3:32 PM EDT

 

Media go berserk over first daughter’s internship.

July 6, 2015, 12:56 PM EDT

It’s easy to imagine the media publicizing threats directed at a black 12-year-old after calling out “racist comments” – except in a case like this, that is.

CJ Pearson, a 12-year-old conservative, made headlines earlier this year after criticizing President Obama for “downright hatred” of America on YouTube. He’s again in the news after telling actor George Takei to “shut up and sit down” for “racist, bigoted comments” directed at Justice Clarence Thomas – a move that resulted in threats against him and his family. 

July 2, 2015, 1:31 PM EDT

While the media anticipate the upcoming World Cup final, they overlook this tidbit: player Tobin Heath’s faith in God.

Heath, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, plays on the United States women's national soccer team headed for the World Cup final on Sunday. During the games leading to the World Cup final, Heath took to Twitter and Instragram to say, “Thanks Lord.” In a 2011 interview Heath revealed even more insight about her Christianity and a want to evangelize, declaring, “That’s why I play. I play to glorify Him.”

June 30, 2015, 12:56 PM EDT

Can kids explain gay marriage? Late night host Jimmy Kimmel set to find that out -- with a generous laugh track included.

For Jimmy Kimmel Live June 29, the host began by stating the difficulty parents faced in explaining what gay marriage is to their kids. “One of the common arguments you hear is ‘How do I explain this to my kids?’” he stated. “And it’s a good question. At the very least, it’s a fair question. You wonder if children are sophisticated enough to wrap their head around something like this.” 

June 29, 2015, 2:34 PM EDT

After the Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage, journalists rushed to show an America that agrees with them – but the win wasn’t one-sided.

One or two dissenting opinions is common for the Supreme Court. Four? Not so much. When the Court ruled in favor of gay marriage Friday in Obergefell v. Hodges 5-4, all four dissenting justices (John Roberts, Antonin Scalia, Samuel Alito, and Clarence Thomas) wrote opinions decrying the decision of the majority.

June 26, 2015, 3:41 PM EDT

When the Supreme Court ruled in favor of gay marriage Friday in Obergefell v. Hodges, celebrities wasted no time in celebrating. From Dan Savage and Lady Gaga to Ellen DeGeneres and Lena Dunham, here are the top ten big names celebrating the “victory” on Twitter.