Part of what I’m trying to do with this blog is give radical feminists a place (albeit small) of our own. We have very few spaces dedicated to women who were born female, raised as girls, and navigate the world from a radfem perspective — and I want to create another such space.
For that reason, I will no longer be approving comments from men, even feminist allies — and those allies will understand why. I’m happy to exchange e-mails with allies off-blog, but I want to honor the feedback I’ve received from the women who visit and comment here.
Women’s-only radfem spaces are rare, and we need them. I dedicate this one to us.
What an honorable human you are!
Without being too inquisitve, may I inquire if budget cuts have affected the education budget in your area?
Here, a new effin tea baggin’ Governor has taken collective bargaining rights away from the teachers as well as a multitude of other unforgiveable sins against working class folks. The teachers are majority women and the financial and emotional burdens will be challenging to say the least.
Womenโs-only radfem spaces are rare, and we need them. I dedicate this one to us.
Thank you!
You’re very welcome ๐
{{{ phona! }}} Thank you for this.
Hi, Chonky…thanks for reading ๐ Yes, the budget cuts have affected us deeply. Arizona is an epicenter of monetary/standardized testing weirdness, as well as destructive conservative politics. It’s so easy to blame teachers — we’re mostly women and modestly paid — and so we are blamed for everything that’s wrong in public schools. And everything that’s wrong makes for a long, long list.
Look at the bright side, you have Jan Brewer and John McCain. Oye!
Ohh, wait a moment! They ARE part of what is wrong with Arizona.
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I love you, womyn. Am so glad to read your thoughts and get to know you. Is there anything more powerful than community in these crazypants uncertain times?
i thank you too. ๐ thanks.
I join the thankers :D. It’s great to have this space, and I love your writing.
Thank you so much….I’m very happy to have found all you great womyn!