Blog Entries - May 2008

The Chicago Dyke March is on the Move

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

This year the Chicago Dyke March will take place on Saturday June 28th, 2008. Gathering begins at 1:00 PM at 1800 South Halsted (Chicago Community Bank Park), and step off is at 2:30 PM. Attendees will then march down 18th street to rally at Harrison Park (1824 S. Wood).

All people, including allies to the community, are encouraged [...]

Sex Workers, Criminalization and Human Rights

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Join sex worker organizer Pussy Willow and writer Kari Lydersen as they discuss issues that affect the lives and livelihood of sex workers - in particular the current controversy surrounding trafficking victim legislation - and the moralistic and dangerous crusade against prostitution.

June 26, Thursday, 7 PM
Sex Workers, Criminalization and Human Rights
Organized by Open University of the Left
Lincoln Park Public Library
1150 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago
Info [...]

Planning a trip to the Bronx? Visit the Bronx Museum for some feminist art.

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The Making it Together exhibit explores an important chapter in recent history when women artists, inspired by the 1970s Feminist Movement, worked collectively in new ways to engage communities and address social issues.

Among those showcased are Suzanne Lacy and Leslie Labowitz, whose landmark, multi-part event Three Weeks in May (1977), re [...]

A Lesbian Mom Reaches Out

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

We received this message from Paddy Foster, a lesbian mom living in New Zealand. She would like to network with other lesbian moms who have lost their kids to an unfair legal system. You may communicate with her at this email address paddyf@paradise.net.nz.

As I live in New Zealand maybe this is not an appropriate message but I'm tr [...]

Sexism Might Sell, But We're Not Buying It!

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 26 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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On May 23, The Women's Media Center(WMC), along with their partners at Media Matters, launched, "Sexism Sells, But We're Not Buying It," a new video and online petition campaign illustrating the pervasive nature of sexism in the media's coverage.

While Hillary Clinton's campaign has cast a spotlight on the issue of sexism, this isn't a partisan issue: it's about making sure that women's voices are present and po [...]

I never wanted to hate Hillary Clinton

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

It was a long time coming and I resisted the emotion for as long as humanly possible, but yes now I really do hate Hillary Clinton.

When she and Bill burst on the national scene in 1992, I was willing to entertain the possibility of a new updated Eleanor and Franklin story, only this time "Eleanor" would have [...]

Check out the Economic Woman: Who says economics has to be a dismal science?

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sat, 24 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Veronica over at Viva La Feminista posted an excellent piece about her fear and loathing of economics classes. Like many of us who have tried to understand the "dismal science", she was repulsed by the one economics class she took. Imagine what it must feel like to be a feminist economics major and have to take dozens of [...]

Fundraiser for the WE-ACTx Girls Exchange Chicago- Kigali 2008

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sat, 24 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The WE-ACTx Girls Exchange Chicago↔Kigali is an exciting program to link a group of six young women from our WE-ACTx HIV clinics in Kigali, Rwanda with six young women from Chicago. The group will include HIV infected and uninfected youth from both cities who have demonstrated the capacity for leadership.

You are invited to a uniq [...]

Damned Feminists - Damned Welfare Moms - Damned Equal Rights. How I survived being a woman.

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

By Angela Hayden

Where do you think you are? In America? Some men believe its a pain in the ass for women to want equal rights. Hell, my mama raised five kids on her own after my drunken, abusive father left. He broke her nose twice and nearly killed me. She didn't have time to think about being a feminist. She was just a poo [...]

Ask a Working Woman Survey 2008

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

What do you do if you need to take time off work to care for a sick child or parent? Does having children hurt your career? Unequal pay. Maternity leave. Spiraling health care costs. Family and children plus a full-time career.

Working people face these issues every day. But all too often, women especially don’t have the resources [...]

May 11 through 17 is National Women's Health Week

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

National Women's Health Week empowers women across the country to get healthy by taking action. The nationwide initiative, coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health (OWH), encourages women to make their health a top priority and take simple steps for a longer, healthier and happier l [...]

Check out Chicago's Feminist Meetup!

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The Chicago Feminists Meetup Group is sponsoring a book discussion on Ellen Bravo's Taking on the Big Boys on May 19 at Argo Tea 16 W. Randolph in downtown Chicago. A fee of $1 is charged to cover expenses. An RSVP is requested. You may sign up and RSVP at the Chicago Feminist Meetup site.

For people unfamiliar with Meetups, [...]