By Jessica • 15 years ago

And we’re back!


(L-R) Jessica, Courtney, Samhita, Ann, Miriam, Vanessa
We had a fabulous time at the Feministing retreat in Woodstock, despite the insane thunderstorms, a power outage, and shaming game of “Never Have I Ever.” (Okay, that part was kinda fun.) I’m sure the other editors had a good time for their own reasons, but I have to say that being able to work with such incredible feminists – not only on the site, but being able to just shoot the shit about anything from transnational feminism to queer theory to sex toys – is a ridiculous honor. So thanks, all, for being a part of this project and for being such amazing friends to boot. ...


(L-R) Jessica, Courtney, Samhita, Ann, Miriam, Vanessa
We had a fabulous time at the Feministing retreat in Woodstock, despite the insane thunderstorms, a power outage, and shaming game of “Never Have I Ever.” (Okay, ...
By Ann • 15 years ago

Weekly Feminist Reader

I’m still up in Woodstock retreat-ing with the other Feministing gals, so no Weekly Feminist Reader today. But leave your links in comments and let us know what you’ve been reading…

I’m still up in Woodstock retreat-ing with the other Feministing gals, so no Weekly Feminist Reader today. But leave your links in comments and let us know what you’ve been reading…
By Miriam • 15 years ago

Community blog highlights!

So this was my first time really sitting down and looking at the community blog. You all rock! Thanks to everyone who is contributing, I’m really impressed and psyched to have so many new voices at feministing.
Here are a couple of posts that caught me eye:
All this gas talk reeks of classism from SmartLikeMe. I like the play on words.
A different take on the same sex parent debate: My Two Moms by Rachel Setzer
More on the Brooke Hogan debacle: A profound and groundbreaking analysis: Gossip Blogs Edition by Snampire
A review of Mamma Mia! Rave: Mamma Mia by Katz518
A really awesome (and really nerdy) mathematical proof for the anti-choicers: A ...

So this was my first time really sitting down and looking at the community blog. You all rock! Thanks to everyone who is contributing, I’m really impressed and psyched to have so many new voices at feministing.
By Jessica • 15 years ago

A can’t miss community post: What Makes for a Good Abortion?

Community blogger Nell (also of Abortion Clinic Days – a blog of abortion providers telling their stories) asks readers, “What makes for a good abortion?”

We often share your stories with our own patients. Hearing that someone else has walked that path with strength and grace–and that they’re not afraid to tell their story–our patients describe as the most precious gift they can receive from the women in their community. The abortion stories women provide that describe isolation, suffering or painful rumination–those teach us something too. We should be listening to these women to understand the qualities that contribute to their suffering so that no woman has to describe her pregnancy or abortion experience in this way.

Community blogger Nell (also of Abortion Clinic Days – a blog of abortion providers telling their stories) asks readers, “What makes for a good abortion?”

We often share your stories with our own patients. ...
By Miriam • 15 years ago

Impeachment hearings going on now

In Congress right now there is a hearing to discuss the issue of impeaching President Bush. While there is a lot of hill related jargon that is over my head, it’s pretty fascinating. You can listen at CSPAN radio here.
Just to clarify, this hearing is just a discussion about impeachment, and not an official hearing that could result in actual impeachment. Complicated system.

In Congress right now there is a hearing to discuss the issue of impeaching President Bush. While there is a lot of hill related jargon that is over my head, it’s pretty fascinating. You can listen ...
By Jessica • 15 years ago

Feministing is on retreat!


If posting is a little light today/this weekend, it’s because all the gals are getting together for a super fun Feministing retreat at my parents’ place in Woodstock, NY. It’s rare that the lot of us gets together as a group, so we’re all really psyched about it. We’ll be talking about the new community site and how to make it even better, the future of Feministing, and our (eventual) transition to a nonprofit. (Also, we’re going tubing!)
So be on the lookout for some updates next week (and maybe some video) on what we discussed, and what you can expect from the site in the coming months.
Have a great weekend, folks!
Pic from ...

If posting is a little light today/this weekend, it’s because all the gals are getting together for a super fun Feministing retreat at my parents’ place in Woodstock, NY. It’s rare that the lot of ...
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