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Apparently, Audre Lorde said

Apparently, Audre Lorde said,
“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”
Thus spake the woman who took the name, Gamba Adisa, which apparently means “she who makes her meaning clear”. And it was clear. Lorde educated many feminists [...]

Farewell to lesbian feminism

Lesbian feminists had their glory days in the 80s and 90s. They ran communes and women’s dances. They showed women could do anything. If you are one of the few lesbian feminists left flying the lavender flag, thanks for paving the way for the next lesbian generations. But now it’s time to accept change.

Ten top tunes for a Women’s Dance 2009-style

Happy International Women’s Day! Woooo!
Wave your handbags in the air! Shake your chardies like you just don’t care!
International Women’s Day is usually a time when we stop and take stock of where our society’s at on the gender agenda. We acknowledge and celebrate those who have come before us, who lobbied, yelled, insisted, or politely [...]