January 2013
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NBC/WSJ poll: Majority, for first time, want...
As the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision takes place on Tuesday, a majority of Americans – for the first time – believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
Today Marks The 40th Anniversary of Roe v Wade!
Help us celebrate by defending the Rhode Island State House from the Rhode Island Right to Life Committee’s annual anti-choice rally.
Here are some good links to remind us why it is as important now as ever to keep up the struggle for safe, legal, affordable access for ALL women all across the globe, regardless of socioeconomic background.
The Struggle That Won Legal Abortion
47,000...
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Please join the Rhode Island Anti-Sexism League...
Celebrate Roe v. Wade — Defend Reproductive Rights!
This Tuesday, on the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, anti-choice activists are gathering at the RI statehouse to bemoan women’s continued access to legal abortions. They will call on politicians to enact greater and greater restrictions on reproductive rights, while remaining silent on economic injustice and sexual assault,...
‘I Stopped Telling Women to Smile (and You Should,... →
Join our FB group to get involved and stay up to... →
October 2012
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RIASL's Fall Schedule!
Much is happening, so mark your calendars with the following upcoming events and meetings!
Saturday, Oct 20: Tabling at the 99% Fair in a TBD Providence park Sunday, Oct 21: RIASL meeting at 4:30 pm, followed by a Libertalia film screening Saturday, Nov 3: Clinic Defense at WMCRI Sunday, Nov 4: RIASL meeting - Pregnancy and Power book discussion, part 2 Sunday, Nov 18: RIASL meeting ...
July 2012
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The Importance of Dealing with #Occupy’s Misogyny... →
“A revolution that does not seek to address systemic patriarchy is not a revolution but just another manifestation of the status quo.”
Meeting THIS SUNDAY! :)
Hi everyone! Just a reminder that we’ll be meeting, as per usual, this SUNDAY from 6-8pm at Libertalia Providence. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged! We’ll be discussing, among other things: Our table at the anarchist book fair on August 11th Our plans for a publicity campaign around reproductive rights Ideas for upcoming workshops and book discussions Hope to see you there!
June 2012
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How the US uses sexual humiliation as a political... →
”History shows that the use of forced nudity by a state that is descending into fascism is powerfully effective in controlling and subduing populations.”
Some Job Listings With Our Friends Over At The... →
thecsph:
[From now on, we will be posting job listings to relevant opportunities we think our audience might be interested in, under the tag “Job Listings” - all of which can be accessed in the order they are posted by clicking JOB LISTINGS on our sidebar.
As we are located in Rhode Island, most of these…
May 2012
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April 2012
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Diverse group of feminists ‘occupy sexism’ →
Yes we did!!!
Rain Contingency Plan for Occupy Sexism tomorrow!
The original plan is to hold the rally and tabling in City Hall Park before the march.
City Hall Park is the area downtown between the ice skating rink and the Biltmore:
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Occupy Sexism Fundraiser Film Screening: Miss... →
Please join the Rhode Island Anti-Sexism this Thursday at 8PM for a showing of Miss Representation: Like drawing back a curtain to let bright light stream in, Miss Representation (90 min; TV-14 DL) uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day but fail to see. Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of...
THE GGB INTERNATIONAL FEMINIST PROJECT
girlsgetbusyzine:
LET’S START AN INTERNATIONAL FEMINIST PROJECT! The idea is to create an archive of global feminists for the blog. Print off this flyer sheet, spread them around, tape them to toilet doors, stick them on sexist adverts - BASICALLY ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE!
Send your photos/scannings to girlsgetbusyzine@gmail.com to be part of international project. Example can be found here....
Occupy Sexism Open Organizing Meeting Tonight at... →
March 2012
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Meeting tonight! →
MEETING IS FROM 6PM-8PM Please join the Rhode Island Anti-Sexism League this Sunday at 6:00pm for an open organizing meeting in preparation for Occupy Sexism on April 22nd. Occupy Sexism is a one day event to bring awareness to the prevalence of sexism in our culture and the ways in which persons of every gender affiliation and sexual orientation can be oppressed by it, as well as discuss how...
Occupy Sexism Open Organizing Meeting Tomorrow! →
MEETING IS FROM 6PM-8PM Please join the Rhode Island Anti-Sexism League this Sunday at 6:00pm for an open organizing meeting in preparation for Occupy Sexism on April 22nd. Occupy Sexism is a one day event to bring awareness to the prevalence of sexism in our culture and the ways in which persons of every gender affiliation and sexual orientation can be oppressed by it, as well as discuss how...
OCCUPY SEXISM! APRIL 22nd. →
Check out our Facebook event to get involved and learn more!
RIASL meeting tomorrow night!
There is a war on women in this country. Abortion rights have long been under attack, but now our rights to all forms of birth control are threatened. We still earn less than men for doing the same jobs, our bodies are used to sell products, and we are still blamed when we are abused. It’s time to fight back! Rhode Island Anti Sexism League (RIASL) is a public awareness group ...
February 2012
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Cranston Clinic Defense; Protect Women's Rights! →
Every Saturday, the Women’s Medical Center of Rhode Island is the target of anti-choice protesters. They come with huge, offensive signs and do their best to intimidate and shame women entering the clinic. This happens every single Saturday. We say: Enough is enough. Abortion is healthcare, and healthcare is a human right. On Saturday, February 25th, the usual group of women-harassing ...
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“There’s a deep, righteous anger,” O’Neill said. “It is very deep-rooted anger...”
– It’s time to pick up our metaphorical swords ladies and gents. No apologies.
http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/how-the-gop-went-back-to-the-1950s-in-just-one-day.php?ref=fpa&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=1950
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The Smithsonian has a Contraceptive Collection! →
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Promote Women through your Networks →
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“Certainly, some guys are still threatened by a woman’s achievements. But scaring...”
– Truth! Read the full article, link below.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/opinion/sunday/marriage-suits-educated-women.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2&hp
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“Certainly, some guys are still threatened by a woman’s achievements. But scaring...”
– Truth! Read the full article, link below.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/opinion/sunday/marriage-suits-educated-women.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2&hp
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“Certainly, some guys are still threatened by a woman’s achievements. But scaring...”
– Truth! Read the full article, link below.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/opinion/sunday/marriage-suits-educated-women.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2&hp
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Should Chris Brown Perform at the Grammy's? →
Even though he beat his girlfriend Rihanna bloody during an argument? What are your thoughts?
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What, Exactly, is an "Honest Rape??" →
January 2012
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Women are not "crazy". →
October 2011
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Meeting tonight at Libertalia! →
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Book on Strauss-Kahn Incident Planned →
This could be a important and clear look into the entire case, and further reveal to a larger audience how pervasive rape-culture and victim-blaming is in our society and culture.
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Abusive Boyfriends book: Vintage Victim Blaming →
The comments section for this blog post from AwfulBooks is a classic example of the widespread assumption that abuse and sexual violence is dependent on how one dresses.
September 2011
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"I march because I choose creativity over... →
Experts said rape crisis centers usually see a... →
