Jennifer Baumgardner came to fame in 2000 with Manifesta: Young Women, Feminism and the Future, cowritten with Amy Richards. Defining a “third wave” of feminism, Manifesta proved its staying power, ranking number 21 in the Ms. Blog’s recent “best feminist books of all time” reader’s poll. So what does a spokesperson for young feminism do […]
Author: Danica Davidson
Danica Davidson is a professional writer who has published a few hundred articles in such places as Booklist, The Book Reporter Network and Publishers Weekly. She's also written the English versions of Japanese books published in America. Right now she is actively seeking publication for a Young Adult novel that can be described as 'mythology meets high school.'
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Could Be Decided Tonight
Want to help the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell? The vote on it might take place this very night as part of a larger defense bill, so things are moving fast. According to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, the vote is too close to call and the following senators are particularly needed: Susan Collins […]
Igniting Feminism on Hanukkah
Hanukkah has come early this year, and the National Council of Jewish Women is doing more than lighting the menorah and exchanging presents. Using the Festival of Lights as a deeper symbol, the group has set up special Hanukkah e-cards on their site, inviting people: Be the shamash (the candle that lights the others) by […]
Domestic Violence in 300 Words or Less
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month this past October, Deborah Siegel prompted the 12,000 members of SheWrites, an online community for women who write, to: In 300 characters or less, narrate a nugget about a woman who survived. She may be your sister, your friend, the woman next door. She may be a character in your […]