I have to say that Jessica Valenti and my brother were the first two people I started following on twitter. I was not entirely sure of the etiquette and thought that I might appear a bit stalker-ish if I followed (posted to Tweeting feminism)
This has been a very intense discussion so far and while it has been enlightening, it has caused me to reflect a bit on my own thoughts on this issue. I think there is a distinct difference in the types (posted to Reflecting on Gentrification )
Here's a thought-- I am sensing a couple of different issues in this thread. One is a question Feministing's role as a resource and "starting point" for young feminists, and another is the issue of transphobia and the impact that (posted to Joining the Trans Boycott)
holmes- Thank you for your comment. I considered the same sentiments as I was writing mine. However, Unequivocal already vocalized (wrote?)almost the exact counterargument that I would use in response. I would like to add, however, that I am not (posted to Joining the Trans Boycott)
I am excited for you about this trip as well, Miriam. I agree that public school education should include something on basic agricultural practices. My partner and I live in Brooklyn and we have a container garden on our fire (posted to New Leaf Organic Farm)
You do have allies here at Feministing, but those few voices are obviously (painfully, disturbingly, sickeningly) not enough. I hope that there comes a time soon where you feel safe and welcome enough to return. I will personally endeavour to (posted to Joining the Trans Boycott)
LindySlav - thanks for the response, and you can see my response to Unequivocal above. The more I think about it, the more I think the both of you are right - while it is the responsibility of the uninformed (posted to Joining the Trans Boycott)
i love wwoof. i love food politics. i love growing food. i love this post! (posted to New Leaf Organic Farm)
i love wwoof. i love food politics. i love growing food. i love this post! related things i love: http://www.windowfarms.org/ http://seedlibrary.org/blightee/ (posted to New Leaf Organic Farm)
