From Twitter 08-22-2009

• 01:05:25: @SteveinNYC Thanks, Steve! Sorry I was at work until 10pm today and couldn't send a shout-out to all my fierce feminists, including you
  
• 01:06:43: @HappyFeminist I love you girlie! YOU are the one to follow Friday & EVERY day
  
• 01:11:30: Thanks for the wonderful Fri love @reprodocs @TheSliverParty Sorry I was @ work late & couldn't send love to fierce feminists like you
  
• 01:13:38: @SteveinNYC That sucks. I have astigmatism plus 2 separate prescriptions for either eye. Ugh! What did the doctor say?
  
• 01:18:19: GirlPower~Voices of a Generation: Teen Feminist Play: I just wanted to share with you information about a play w.. http://bit.ly/MXzBw
  
• 01:18:24: Action Alert: Defend Dr. Carhart's Clinic Next Weekend!: If you are having trouble viewing this email, please re.. http://bit.ly/72uz5
  
• 01:23:12: @sassbutt Don't risk it. Just leave ;)
  
• 03:21:55: From Twitter 08-21-2009: 00:00:56: @HappyFeminist Very interesting read. Thank you for sharing this. As someone .. http://bit.ly/mmFJx
  

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From Twitter 08-21-2009

• 00:00:56: @HappyFeminist Very interesting read. Thank you for sharing this. As someone who worked/works with survivors, I am little hesitant, though
  
• 00:02:59: @HappyFeminist Sending you big hugs before I head off to bed. I know it has been a sucky day/weeks/months. Remember ur girls are here for u
  
• 00:03:27: @ClinicEscort Yes, the seductive nap that ruins the sleep for all night. Hope it gets better soon.
  
• 10:30:18: Too many men i pass by are checking out the women like they are shopping 4 meat. Is there a wh*re memo sent to these men that the other ...
  
• 12:46:24: Volunteer: NYC Grassroots Media Coalition: Call for Volunteer Organizers: Looking to get involved with a local m.. http://bit.ly/rNo9D
  
• 12:46:33: Conference: Oct 4-5, 2009, Women, Money, Power Summit: Please register today for what will be a cutting-edge fem.. http://bit.ly/hGDzO
  
• 22:24:20: Why is the ac turned up so high that we need a sweater? Dont ppl care re the environment? Or do they have meat hanging i dont know about?
  

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Action Alert: Defend Dr. Carhart's Clinic Next Weekend!

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Support NOW's Work |	August 21, 2009	| Tell a Friend

Action Needed Background All NOW Actions More about reproductive rights		Defend Dr. Carhart's Clinic Next Weekend! Women need you in Nebraska! Send a message of support to Dr. Carhart After taking action, please support our work! Action Needed: 1. Join NOW President Terry O'Neill in Nebraska to defend Dr. LeRoy Carhart's women's health clinic on Friday and Saturday, August 28-29, with Kansas and Nebraska NOW. 2. Send your thanks to Dr. Carhart for his steadfast commitment to trusting women. 3. Sign NOW's Pledge for Reproductive Freedom. "Dr. Carhart saves women's lives, and we need to stand with abortion providers like Dr. Carhart to say that his life is precious, too," says NOW President Terry O'Neill. "Please join me in Nebraska to stand with a man whose compassion and dedication make it possible for women to own their lives." Background: Defend Abortion Rights at Dr. Carhart's Clinic August 28-29 Lies, intimidation and threats further a climate of violence and murderous terrorism against women's fundamental reproductive rights -- and women need you to join NOW's grassroots activists in Nebraska. Defend Dr. Carhart's clinic with NOW President Terry O'Neill on August 28 and 29. Kansas NOW and Nebraska NOW are organizing a peaceful clinic defense to counter a demonstration by Operation Rescue. Roll up the map, start packing up your car and get details for how you can help at the Kansas NOW website. Send Your Thanks to Dr. Carhart Less than three months after the cold-blooded murder of Dr. George Tiller in his own church, violent anti-abortion extremists have intensified focus on Dr. LeRoy Carhart, an abortion provider and ardent defender of women's fundamental right to the full range of reproductive health services. Dr. Carhart has continuously stood up for women. We must not only stand up for him, but also thank him for his continued commitment to all women, including women whose lives depend on having a late-term abortion. Send your thanks to Dr. Carhart now. Sign NOW's Pledge for Reproductive Freedom If you haven't done so already, take a moment to sign NOW's Pledge for Reproductive Freedom. As activists, we must redouble our efforts to maintain safe and legal access to abortion and birth control. Signing the pledge affirms you will not let women be intimidated by a right-wing movement perpetuating and condoning terrorism against women's clinics and health care professionals across the country. Sign NOW's Pledge for Reproductive Freedom. and then
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GirlPower~Voices of a Generation: Teen Feminist Play

I just wanted to share with you information about a play which just made it into the Fringe Festival. It's an off-broadway play happening for the next few days. It's a monologue play called GirlPower: Voices of a Generation where girls in the play range from young teen to young twenties write and perform their own material. The play is about empowering females, especially teenage girls.  It addresses many social issues such as media and the effects on females and all of the good and bad that comes with becoming a young woman. 

Since then the play has became so popular it has made it into the Fringe Festival (similar to the Tribeca Film Festival, but for plays). If the show is a huge success, the actresses will get more subsequent, bigger roles as a result.  What better way to be entertained than to do it while helping these aspiring actresses?  If you're not interested, but know of someone who might be please spread the word.  It's really worth while.    So here are the details:   Performances will take place at:  The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center   107 Suffolk St .   New York , NY 10002   Showtimes:             Sunday 8/23 at 5:00pm             Monday 8/24 at 5:00pm   Tickets: $15 which can be purchased at the door, but if you'd like you can visit www.FringeNYC.org for tickets and venue info.   Actual show description: Bold, smart, fresh.  For teens, by teens.  GirlPower: Voices of a Generation is an empowering, ensemble- driven collection of words written and performed by teenagers, struggling with issues they face growing up in today's world.  Through monologues and spoken word, the young women share their perspectives on love, relationships, the future, creating social change and finding power through theatre.   P.S.  guys found it funny too!

Conference: Oct 4-5, 2009, Women, Money, Power Summit

Please register today for what will be a cutting-edge feminist summit long overdue. We are bringing together a great combination of feminist leaders, thinkers, speakers, and activists. You won't want to miss it -- I promise! For Equality,

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Jerin Alam

National NOW Young Feminist Task Force

NOW – NYS Young Feminist Task Force Chair

National Organization for Women (NOW)

Volunteer: NYC Grassroots Media Coalition: Call for Volunteer Organizers

Looking to get involved with a local media justice organization or know someone who calls media justice their jam?
 
Please spread the word...

CALL FOR VOLUNTEER ORGANIZERS: NYC Grassroots Media Coalition

Who: A growing alliance of media makers, artists, independent media organizations and community-based organizations who are interested in working towards a more democratic media in NYC.

What: The NYC Grassroots Media Coalition operates as a volunteer collective. Decisions are made based on the consensus model.

When:  We will have a big meeting for all current and potential organizers on Wednesday, September 23rd, at 7pm (location TBD). Our meetings and activities are ongoing, and our big annual conference will be in March 2010.

Come out and help organize important media gatherings in NYC! Get to know grassroots media makers and social justice organizers from around the city while working to change our city's media landscape. Network, learn about media and make friends!

We're looking for people to join our core organizing team. Starting in late September, you'll work closely with other organizers to make this the most diverse and exciting GMC yet. So come & learn about the organizing process and meet the rest of the group.

The NYC Grassroots Media Conference organizing committee actively seeks participation from different ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, classes and physical abilities.
 
If interested in joining the collective, please email: volunteer@nycgrassrootsmedia.org

 

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Jerin Alam

National NOW Young Feminist Task Force

NOW – NYS Young Feminist Task Force Chair

National Organization for Women (NOW)

From Twitter 08-20-2009

• 02:16:05: From Twitter 08-19-2009: 09:55:05: GOOD NEWS: RT @WomensRights Oklahoma ultrasound law overturned! http://bit.ly.. http://bit.ly/40BsXe
  
• 12:44:05: V-Day: Update from Eve in Kenya, On Hillary Clinton's Visit to the DRC:         Update from .. http://bit.ly/2mbO3n
  
• 12:44:08: Action Alert: Send a birthday wish to Gloria Steinem: Join Ms. in celebrating Gloria Steinem's 75th birthday. As.. http://bit.ly/yJb1J
  
• 12:50:59: RT @feministing Sex-Determination Testing in Track and Field: Gold medalist Caster Semenya, a t.. http://bit.ly/15EA4g
  
• 13:41:42: THANKS! RT @audaciaray Best part of feminist men event sweet/fierce support of @melissagira @davidmbeasley @thelinecampaign @jerinalam, etc.
  
• 13:44:10: @kadarlikeradar Thank you for being an AWESOME #CampusOrganizer for #FeministMajorityFoundation & a helpful friend.http://tiny.cc/YqNdD
  
• 13:49:09: @sassbutt Don't worry, love. We'll have more fun events. It was a completely sold-out event, so I'm sure there will be more.
  
• 13:51:25: want to thank ALL who came to the sold-out, standing-room-only #FeministMen event last night. Great comments/talks. Convo continued til 1am
  
• 14:09:01: Thanks to @PShiftNYC for organizing great event, @feministing @LalenaHoward @audaciaray @feministcampus for helping publicize & attending
  
• 14:10:59: RT @desifeminista I talked to ABC News yesterday abt "More to Love" and fatsploitation: http://bit.ly/2JxnMe
  
• 14:37:19: RT @PPNYC Check out the great Time Out NY piece on where (& how often) to get STD tested in NYC: http://bit.ly/FdQOX #fb
  
• 14:50:38: Action Alert: End Discrimination in the Workplace (Change.org):       End Discrimination in the W.. http://bit.ly/NFoR
  
• 14:50:48: Action Alert: Sign the Petition to Support Reproductive Health Care: http://prch.org/petitionforhealthcarereform.. http://bit.ly/3CQqNu
  
• 15:37:17: @audaciaray Thanks, Dacia! I can't wait to see your videos/photos from #India. Let's def. get together then.
  
• 15:39:26: RT @feministcampus Our feminist calendar has just been updated at feministcampus.org. http://sn.im/qlkhn
  
• 15:59:39: @audaciaray Women need to be less humble. Plz send me the details. Would love to! P.S. We talked about how composed you were last night
  
• 16:38:17: @sassbutt Awesome! You MUST invite me.
  
• 16:39:00: RT @HappyFeminist Inside the Censored Family Guy Abortion Episode by @arielboone -- tres good
  
• 16:39:46: #Awesome #FeministTo Follow who taught me everything about #Twitter. @HappyFeminist
  
• 17:13:18: RT @theWORD_HC Stimulus Package/Recession Seminar co-sponsored by NAM, IRE at CUNY J-Grad School. Bravura
  
• 17:21:09: RT @audaciaray heading out in a few to eat dumplings with David Henry Sterry and then read at @IntheFleshNYC. http://bit.ly/ZV1V1
  
• 18:06:21: @astridasteroid SAFER (Students Active for Ending Rape) is looking for interns. Please let me know.
  
• 18:57:37: EVENT: Mon, 8/24: film about sexual assault/sex-positive THE LINE, Screening, Q & A: Date: Monday, August 24, 20.. http://bit.ly/QJ6Uf
  
• 18:59:12: RT @TheWomensMuseum #EqualityDay Declaration of Sentiments http://bit.ly/3OF8G
  
• 19:07:49: Tom Ridge: I Was Pressured To Raise Terror Alert on the eve of President Bush's re-election, To Help Bush Win in 2004 http://tiny.cc/xGkng
  
• 22:47:05: @HappyFeminist We must do something to change your mood back to HF. Try this website: imagine the faces as ur worries http://tiny.cc/MB3xd
  
• 22:58:40: @dockdrumming LOL OMG
  
• 23:16:06: @HappyFeminist #UrbanDictionary: Lulz is the one good reason to do anything, from trolling to #RAPE. I feel sick http://tiny.cc/BUjCE
  
• 23:28:55: @sassbutt I didn't know that. Eww! I would like a game where you can insert pictures of both men & women you throw rocks at. I mean...
  
• 23:36:01: @ClinicEscort @SteveinNYC No, you shouldn't go online for a few hours - really bad for your eyes.
  
• 23:37:58: @sassbutt @happyfeminist they're showing #Twilight @ #CentralPark Fri night. We should go and throw things at the screen. What say you?
  
• 23:41:42: @ClinicEscort It should only take 2/3 hours. That sucks. Maybe you should just go to bed, and hopefully in the morning it will be ok?
  
• 23:42:03: Laughter is the reason for RAPE?: I just read the following definition of Lulz on urbandictionary.com and I feel.. http://bit.ly/19hBgU
  

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Laughter is the reason for RAPE?

I just read the following definition of Lulz on urbandictionary.com and I feel sick.

Beginning as a plural variant of lol, Lulz was originally an exclamation but is now often used as a noun meaning interesting or funny internet content.
Lol -> lul; lols -> luls; lolz -> lulz.

Lulz is the one good reason to do anything, from trolling to rape.

Tell Urban Dictionary how you feel about this definition. This is what I wrote:

I find this definition extremely offensive. With 1/4 women & 1/6 men in college being sexually assaulted, it is insensitive, to say the least.

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Jerin Alam
National NOW YFTF
NOW-NYS YFTF Chair

EVENT: Mon, 8/24: film about sexual assault/sex-positive THE LINE, Screening, Q & A

Date: Monday, August 24, 2009
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Place: Bluestockings
172 Allen Street

NYCOrganization: NYC -SafeStreets.org
Topic: Screening, Q & A for THE LINE

Description: Told through a "sex-positive" lens, The Line is a documentary (24 min) about a young woman - the filmmaker - who is raped, but her story isn't cut and dry. Not a "perfect victim" the filmmaker confronts her attacker, recording the conversation with a hidden camera. Sex workers, survivors and activists discuss justice, accountability and today's "rape culture". Please join the filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman, and outreach staff Melissa Gira Grant and Melanie Wallner for a screening, snacks and Q & A.


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National NOW Young Feminist Task Force
NOW – NYS Young Feminist Task Force Chair

Action Alert: Sign the Petition to Support Reproductive Health Care

http://prch.org/petitionforhealthcarereform

Sign the Petition to Support Reproductive Health Care Sign the Petition to Support Reproductive Health Care Your members of Congress are home for August, and they are under attack from those who want to destroy health care reform. We need to speak up for reproductive health now, or our voices will be drowned out. Sign PRCH's petition calling for the inclusion of reproductive health care in health reform. We will hand-deliver the petition to senators and representatives at their home offices this August. Can you add your name? Tell Congress that patients need reform that covers reproductive health care. We can't let women's health get left behind. Want to do more? After you sign the petition, you can sign up to help deliver it in person and meet with your members of Congress. Thank you for lending your name to this crucial effort. Please forward this petition widely. Sincerely, Suzanne T. Poppema, MD Chair, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health Sign this petition and notify: Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health Women and families depend on comprehensive reproductive health care to stay healthy and safe. Under health care reform, every patient -- in any private or public plan -- must have affordable coverage for all reproductive health services. To ensure that patients receive the reproductive health care they need, health reform must enable physicians to provide coordinated, integrated, patient-centered, primary health care. Without these changes and coverage for reproductive health care, health reform will leave millions of women behind. Sign this Petition! Instructions: Sign this petition   Tell-A-Friend: Visit the web address below to tell your friends about this.  Tell-a-Friend!   What's At Stake: Four committees in the House and Senate have voted on health care reform bills and amendments to the bills so far. Numerous amendments would have restricted access to abortion, contraception, and other reproductive health services. Many PRCH members and supporters called their senators and representatives to urge them to vote against the amendments. All but the most inconsequential of these amendments were defeated. Physicians' voices have made a difference, but the fight is not over. Members of Congress go home in August to hear from their constituents. We must keep up the pressure to enact health reform that protects and expands reproductive health care. Sign the petition, share it with your colleagues, and help us deliver the signatures. With your help, health care reform can succeed!   Campaign Expiration Date: October 26, 2009         If you received this message from a friend, you can sign up for PRCH.

 

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National NOW Young Feminist Task Force

NOW – NYS Young Feminist Task Force Chair

National Organization for Women (NOW)

Action Alert: End Discrimination in the Workplace (Change.org)

	End Discrimination in the Workplace Dear hwrc, In 29 states, it's still legal to fire someone because they're gay. As a result, thousands of hardworking lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans have lost their livelihoods simply because of who they are. But now, for the first time, we have the chance to end this unacceptable discrimination. Just this month, the Senate has introduced the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire, or refuse to promote employees simply based on sexual orientation or gender identity. President Obama supports a fully-inclusive ENDA, but there are opponents of gay rights on Capitol Hill that will fight to preserve discrimination. To overcome this opposition, the Human Rights Campaign, one of our partners and a leading organization fighting for equality for all Americans, needs your help. Stand for equality by asking your senators to support ENDA and end workplace discrimination today > We all know how tough the economy is these days. People across the country are struggling to find and keep jobs, pay their kids' medical bills and put food on the table. For LGBT Americans, however, there's also the very real threat that they could lose their jobs simply because of who they are. Right now, we have an opportunity, like never before, to make sure this kind of discrimination is no longer legal. Tell your senators that even one more job lost to prejudice is too many. Thanks for your voice in the fight for equality, - The Change.org Team		Click here to sign your name End workplace discrimination and support equality for all Americans.

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Jerin Alam

National NOW Young Feminist Task Force

NOW – NYS Young Feminist Task Force Chair

National Organization for Women (NOW)