Blog Entries for Infogal

Mother Jones in 2008

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:00:00 +0100

This is a guest posting from Saul Schniderman, president of AFSCME Local 2910 at the Library of Congress and the secretary of the Labor Heritage Foundation. .

If you ever visited Adelphi, Maryland you probably have noticed the historic marker on Powder Mill Rd. in front of the Hillandale Baptist Church, near the intersection with [...]

The Persistent Power of Socialist Feminism

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Radical Women is celebrating is 41st anniversary by holding a conference in San Francisco on the theme of socialist feminism. The Radical Women conference is an opportunity to grapple with ideas, examine the limitations of reformism, gain the confidence to challenge the system, and build the ranks of socialist feminists.

Key t [...]

New Exhibits and Projects that include CWLU Materials

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:00:00 +0100

From time to time, we get requests for posters, photos, songs and documents to include in videos, radio shows, public exhibitions and the like. We try to meet these requests in a timely manner and for the most part we succeed. Here are some of the recent requests we have received:

Three Graphic Collective posters will be in an exhibit [...]

Bitch Magazine has a brand new website

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Bitch Magazine has long been one of the brightest lights of feminist publishing. In an era that celebrates superficiality and cultivates stupidity, Bitch has the audacity to be both smart and entertaining. Focused on the intersection of feminism and culture, the publication not only wants its readers to think, it wants its them to take action as well.

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Sarah's Inn to offer domestic violence training.

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Sarah's Inn is an oasis for women and their families who are suffering through domestic violence. Located in Oak Park and the Austin neighborhood in Chicago, Sarah's Inn offers services to many near west communities.

According to their website:

"Sarah’s Inn defines domestic violence as an assault and/or coerciv [...]

Report from Kigali by Dr. Mardge Cohen

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

We received this report from Dr. Mardge Cohen of WE-ACTx. Mardgie has done amazing work fighting the AIDS plague both here in Chicago and in Rwanda. Mardgie is a former member of the Chicago Women's Liberation Union and has contributed material to this website on women's health history.

WE-ACTx is an international community [...]

Debating Race and Gender

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

It is no secret that there has been a painful debate over the relationship between race and gender. It has been building for a long time, but the fierce primary battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton brought it to the fore. We have included links to to two recent articles that have starkly contrasting views on this controversy. We hope that Herstory visitors will read both and then add their voices to the ongoing often heated discussion.

A Continuing Conversation on Feminism: Do [...]

Michelle Obama Watch is Now Online

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Michelle Obama Watch is a blog set up for the sole purpose of defending Michelle Obama from the blizzard of racist and sexist attacks that have come her way. Gina McCauley launched the site last month and it has attracted women and men of all races who are disgusted with the media coverage of Michelle Obama.

"I think new bridges [...]

Have You Experienced Workplace Discrimination?

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

We received this communication from the National Women's Law Center about the efforts to pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. In it Lilly Ledbetter tells her story and urges other women to do the same.

If you have been a victim of pay discrimination based on your gender, share your story of pay discrimination here and help get th [...]

Peg Strobel Wins a Prize!

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Professor Margaret “Peg” Strobel of Chicago, Illinois, won the 2008 “Write Women Back into History” Award given by the National Women’s History Project of Santa Rosa, California.

Peg is a longtime feminist activist and former UIC women's studies professor. She is also on the Board of the Herstory [...]

Judith Arcana is Coming to Town in August

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Writer and reproductive justice activist Judith Arcana will be in town on August 5 reading at the Peggy Notebart Nature Museum. Her appearence is part of the Chicago Public Library's Read Green-Live Green series.

Judith will be joined by Alison Swan, Susan Firer, Donna Seaman, Gail Louise Siegal and Judith Strasser for a lively reading that celebr [...]

This is an historic election. Let�s celebrate it. by Jo Freeman

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Jo Freeman is a feminist scholar and longtime Democratic Party activist. In this essay reposted from her website at JoFreeman.com, she reflects on the the recent and often acrimonious Democratic Primary.

As we emerge from the miasma of the primaries, let us not forget that this has been an historic Presidential selection se [...]

Judith Arcana is Now Online with Her Own Web Site

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Judith Arcana has been a teacher and writer for many years. In the 1970's, she was a member of the Abortion Counseling Service for Women's Liberation, better known as Jane. Jane performed over 11,000 low costs safe abortions in the dark days before Roe v. Wade. She is still a reprodutive rights activist and speaks at colleges and a [...]

New Art Exhibit Includes Chicago Women's Graphics Collective Posters

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The Center for the Study of Political Graphics has a new traveling poster show entitled "Reclaiming the 'F' Word: Posters on International Feminisms". The exhibition explores feminist movements since the 1970s by looking at domestic and international posters that address many approaches, goals, and issues.

Among the post [...]

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 [...]