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First general meeting! Welcome to spring 2012!

2012-01-29T14:35:00.000-08:00

Interested in getting more involved with women's rights and gender equality? Want to learn more about what our group is up to this semester? Come to our first general meeting on Wednesday, February 1st! Start off the month with a piping hot serving of feminism! Also hear about our plans for the new semester, and feel free to bring your own suggestions! Meeting will be at 61 Evans, 7-8 PM.

Volunteering at the Women's Shelter this Wednesday 9/21

2011-09-20T01:03:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!This week we are planning to help Berkeley Food and Housing Project's North County Women's Shelter off on Dwight this Wednesday, September 21 at 5 pm. We will be meeting up outside our usual meeting space at 104 Barrows and start heading over at 5:15 pm. Email now.berkeley@gmail.com if you are interested.

Upcoming Fall 2011 Meetings and Events

2011-09-20T01:01:00.000-07:00

Hey folks!Thanks for those who came to our awesome first meeting! As a reminder, our meetings are every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-8 pm in 104 Barrows. Here is a schedule of our meetings, which are subject to change: -9/28: Feminism 101-10/12: Body Image Discussion-10/26: Rape culture/Consent discussion-11/9: Masculinity Discussion-11/30: Last meeting Here is also a list of

Fall 2011: Welcome Back!

2011-08-23T04:58:00.000-07:00

Hey folks! With a new year of school, Berkeley NOW is back for more feminism! Catch us tabling during Calapalooza this Thursday, August 25th from 4:30-7 pm. At 7 pm, head on over to the Unit 3 All Purpose Room where we will also be tabling at Queer a la Mode, a mixer where one can socialize and learn about the various LGBTQIA-oriented groups on campus. Stay tuned for more, as we are currently

Stop Anti-Choice Efforts to Eliminate Family Planning Funding

2011-02-15T13:20:00.000-08:00

From Change.org: Anti-choice representatives in Congress have introduced legislation that would eliminate funding for Title X, the nation's family planning program. This bill would cut off funding that provides women with birth control, cancer screenings, HIV testing, and more.Title X provides care that saves lives — and anti-choice politicians want to end it entirely.Help protect Planned

Sign Petition for the "14-Year-Old Girl Raped in Bathroom After Being Used as Bait"

2010-10-28T13:47:00.000-07:00

I'm feeling some kind of déjà vu here: haven't I used a headline like this before? Oh right: "Teen Raped After Being Used by School as 'Bait.'" Nope, it's not the same teenager. It's not the same school. But is it the same act of idiocy and disregard for the well-being of female students? Yep, there's that. In the previous case, a student at Upper St. Claire High School reported that she and

Take Action NOW!

2010-09-20T15:38:00.000-07:00

Tell Senators NOW: Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell Military Policy Tell Your Senator To... After taking action, please support our work! Call and send an email message to your senators urging them to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT), the discriminatory restriction that has pushed more than 14,000 lesbians and gay men out of the military. The Senate is poised to vote early this week on

Cuntail Fall 2010

2010-09-12T14:14:00.000-07:00

This semester's cuntail had an awesome turnout! It took place at Hoyt Co-Op rooftop and it had a beautiful view and beautiful people. Check out some pictures! Facebook Pictures

Minutes for September 8th

2010-09-09T12:01:00.000-07:00

Just a note - we are back for the semester on Wednesdays from 6-7 in 106 Wheeler! Hope to see you there! September 8th, 2010First Meeting I. Check-ins! <3II. Introduction to Feminism Brief discussion: what do you think feminism is? History & aims of BNOWIII. What we do... General weekly meetings, safe space, contribute your ideas CRs, intimate, networking & connecting with people Events, such as

Welcome to the new semester at BNOW!

2010-09-05T22:08:00.000-07:00

BNOW is a feminist space and activist group that welcomes people of all identities. We are a mix of activism, cuddling, and happiness. We identify as pro-choice and engage in no shaming. We have an open door policy, welcoming you whenever you feel the need to use this space. BNOW was founded in 1969 by Sociology PhD candidate Marijean Suelzle. This comes just three

2010-07-28T15:22:00.001-07:00

*under construction* redesigning layout and format...be back soon.

Genital Mutilation at Cornell University

2010-06-24T12:09:00.001-07:00

cross posted at feministcampus.blogspot.com *trigger warning* Zimbardo's Prison Experiment (1971), the Puerto Rico Pill Trials (1955), the Tuskegee Syphilis study (1928)…what do all these studies have in common? They used people, real living human bodies, to conduct experiments. Experiments that caused physical and psychological harm on the subjects. Such experiments led to a stricter

SOO happy.

2010-05-01T09:24:00.000-07:00

Feminism. Click the title. Watch. Be happy.

2010-04-21T15:07:00.000-07:00

Urge Congress to pass The Paycheck Fairness Act

2010-04-20T11:39:00.001-07:00

Women Can't Wait Much Longer: The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan Paycheck Fairness Act more than a year ago, but Senate action on this important bill is stalled. The Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 182) would make it easier to prove sex discrimination by requiring disclosure about wages, toughening penalties and preventing retaliation. S. 182 is a strong and needed step in the right

Pink and Green Party Pictures

2010-04-19T15:21:00.000-07:00

Facebook Pictures

Pink and Green Party; we are so excited for this event!!!

2010-04-13T21:32:00.000-07:00

We'll hang out, enjoy picnic food, and become more fully informed on things relating to both feminism and environmentalism via a fun obstacle course! There is a suggested donation of $3 to held cover the relatively low cost of $300 for surgery to correct fistula - a reproductive disorder which affects many women in developing countries - which can help protect their health and prevent them from

Follow us on Twitter

2010-04-01T13:13:00.001-07:00

http://twitter.com/berkNOW

Consciousness Raising Event

2010-03-31T21:02:00.000-07:00

THE FABULOUS BERKELEY NOW PRESENTS Consciousness Raising Event: Diversity in Feminism Please join us: THURSDAY April 1st 8p.m. -10p.m LOCATION: 2240 Blake St In continuation of the conversation started at this week's meeting, the CR topic for tomorrow night has been changed to Diversity in Feminism. We will discuss the way diversity plays a role in feminism, and ultimately our lives. How

Billy Curtis at this week's meeting!

2010-03-29T00:13:00.001-07:00

Hello wonderful BNOW members, Hope you all had an amazing spring break! After this we only have five weeks of school left, and even less to put on awesome events for you all. So definitely stick around for those. As a reminder, we are having a meeting this week, Tuesday March 30th in 224 Wheeler from 6-7pm. The wonderful Billy Curtis, director of GenEq, and Kolieka Seigle, our Diversity Chair

Prom Cancelled Due To Lesbian Love

2010-03-17T10:39:00.001-07:00

I just read another article about the controversy and mayhem of the idea of same-sex couples at the prom. It's sad that we still have to fight -- in so many ways -- just to love each other.From the article:A young lesbian wants to wear a tux and take her girlfriend to the prom–should this really make the news in 2010? Schools in many places throughout the country remain a fierce cultural

Women's Conference Tuesday evening

2010-03-15T12:47:00.001-07:00

Instead of a weekly meeting, this Tuesday we will be attending and tabling at the Women's Conference: Fierce and Feminine, A Look At The Modern Proffesional Woman. It looks pretty cool.It'll be from 5-8pm in the East Pauley Ballroom. Dress is business casual.Check it out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=349836190072If you can, please register at http://asuc.org/

This looks Yummy! And relates to international Women's Day... well kinda :o)

2010-03-11T15:07:00.000-08:00

International Food FestivalNext Tuesday March 16th11 am to 1:30 pmAt the Savio Steps on Upper Sproul(right in front of Sproul Hall)There will be Pad Thai, Spring rolls, Tomato bruschetta, French desserts, Brazilian desserts, Pies, Thai Iced Tea, and much more!Check out the Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=369173505324See you there,Philip Zhou--International Students

CR: Women of Color

2010-03-08T22:04:00.001-08:00

THE FABULOUS BERKELEY NOW PRESENTS... Consciousness Raising Event: WOMEN OF COLOR Please join us: WEDNESDAY March 10th 7p.m. -9p.m We intend to create a space for discussion, exposure, and empowerment through awareness. We embrace women of different generations, ethnic and racial groups, socioeconomic levels, sexual orientations, gender identifications, spiritual beliefs and physical

Art!

2010-03-07T15:19:00.000-08:00

Last weekend we gathered at Sherman Co-op to destress and try our hand at being artists. It was so much fun and a great bonding moment. Thanks to all the stores that donated things and made this possible. Here are some pictures.

ART EXTRAVAGANZA!!! CR and Creation Session this Thurs and Friday! Co-ops X

2010-02-25T13:16:00.000-08:00

What's the role of art in women's history and how can I be a part of it? come to the Sherman Co-op to find out!Conciousness Raising Event: Art and Feminism Thursday Feb. 25, 7 pm Sherman Co-op (2250 Prospect) Bring a notepad and a pencil! and some snacks if you wish :o)Art Studio Session Friday Feb 25, 6

Feminists In Art

2010-02-25T12:37:00.000-08:00

Join us tonight and tomorrow for some awesome feminist loving art sessions. Tonight there will be a CR on feminists and history of art in Sherman Co-op starting at 7pm. Bring a notebook and your awesome mind and snackage to feed that mind. Then tomorrow night, starting at 6 also at Sherman, we will be providing a space for all of you to create beautiful and amazing art. We have materials and

Weekly Minutes

2010-02-10T01:08:00.000-08:00

I. General Announcements 1. explanation of committees: a) pink and green party planning b)march 8th int'l women's day banquet c)feminist art exhibition 2.taking photo for millicent 3. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LOVELY CO-PRES, NANCY! II. Check Ins III. How to table. please table! contact us if you would like to help us with sproul tabling. IV. Blogging

A Little Poetry, Without Lines

2010-02-09T02:02:00.000-08:00

It's good to get a little Staceyann after a long day's work. Check her out if you don't already know how intricate her beauty is.Click here.

Cuntail tomorrow 1/29!

2010-01-28T18:47:00.001-08:00

Hello wonderful people, Tomorrow night BNOW is hosting a Cuntail for all of us, old and new members, to get to know each other in a social setting. It will start at 9pm at Sherman Co-op (2250 Prospect St.) This is a wonderful and fun opportunity to meet your fellow feminists and get a feel of the kind of people involved in BNOW. Cuntails are safe spaces, with mingling, games, music, cuddling,

Event on campus this thursday!

2010-01-26T22:23:00.000-08:00

UC Berkeley's Institute for the Study of Societal Issues’ Center for the Comparative Study of Right-Wing Movements along with the Beatrice Bain Research Group, the Center for Race and Gender, Religion Politics and Globalization Program, and the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies present Dispatches from the Abortion Wars: Two Authors Discuss Domestic and Global Battles over Women’s

2010-01-26T14:36:00.000-08:00

"Stand up for your right, take back the night!" Flickr User: Frizzetta

First Meeting of the Semester!!

2010-01-26T14:18:00.000-08:00

Join us tonight at 6pm in 106 Wheeler for the first meeting of the semester.

Rally and March Tomorrow

2010-01-22T14:43:00.000-08:00

BACORR is organizing a counter protest to the Walk For Life in SF tomorrow starting at 10am, and BNOW will be tabling and many of us will probably be marching once that part of it begins. This should be a big event, one that will serve as visual evidence for why we are all so needed, and why we keep doing the work that we do. If you want to make (good and respectful) signs for the event, go

Dec. 2 Day of Action against Stupak

2009-12-02T09:28:00.000-08:00

ALL Activists,As most of you know, the Stupak Amendment is a huge and very real threat to women's reproductive rights. If passed, it would not only codify the Hyde Amendment (which prohibits federal funding abortions except in the extreme cases of rape, incest, or danger for the life of the mother), but would go even further and largely limit women's access to abortion care by limiting insurance

In honor of LYBW

2009-11-17T13:30:00.000-08:00

found at Sociological Contexts Oh how social norms change.

Love Your Body Week

2009-11-10T12:43:00.000-08:00

Facebook Event

NY Times: Abortion Fight Erupts in Health Care Debate

2009-11-07T09:36:00.001-08:00

After months of work by Congressional Democrats on major health care legislation, the floor debate on the bill was at risk of being overshadowed on Saturday by a fierce internal dispute among Democrats over the issue of insurance coverage for abortions... (Click title for link to article)

Weekly Minutes

2009-11-05T15:49:00.000-08:00

Meeting Nov 4, 2009 I. Check Ins II. Announcements - Feminist Campus Conference; Thursdat 6pm-Sat 10pm at Santa Monica College -Nov 5: Student Townhall meeting; Pauley Ballroom 7:30-9:30 pm -Nov 5 and 10: BACORR organizing meeting; Re: Protesting Anti-choice "Walk for Life"; 7pm 3543 18th street, San Francisco http://bacorr.org/ -Nov 10: Pro-choice demo -Nov 11: BNOW LYBW resource making

Daily Cal Op-ed about abortion demonstrations

2009-11-05T15:16:00.000-08:00

* Alison's Daily Cal Op-Ed * BSL's Daily Cal Op-Ed

Custom Made Vulva Pendants

2009-11-01T16:29:00.000-08:00

First off I'd like to acknowledge how present I am to the strength and beauty are club has created this year. Even though I'm thousands of miles away, I can feel the love of this community everytime I get an e-mail. You guys are putting on so many events this semester and having tons of exciting CR's. I really am proud of y'all.And as a way to celebrate who y'all are, I was thinking we could do

Emergency Response to Protests (read post below) Meeting Tonight

2009-10-27T17:56:00.000-07:00

BNOW is holding the space for a collective, individual-based response to the anti-abortion demonstration that has been on campus for the past 2 days. The meeting will take place in 185 Barrows, at 9pm tonight (Tuesday, October 27th). Bring anyone interested in the cause at all. It may get packed but we'll do what we can. This is really important and we have a lot of strength on within the

Pro-choice

2009-10-26T17:40:00.000-07:00

Today was an interesting day to say the least. It started with me being late to class, like I always am, and rushing down Telegraph Ave to make my way through Upper Sproul and hopefully end up at Dwinelle Hall before 10:40, but something was different this morning, very different. First I noticed the "warning" signs that said "Images of Genocide Up Ahead"; first thought I had was that it was

Anti-abortion Protest

2009-10-26T11:17:00.000-07:00

We sent this out a few minutes ago...Hi y'allI know this is super last minute but the event is developing right now. Berkeley for life has set up antiabortion campaign on Sproul and my GWS class finds this inexcusable. At 11:30 am we are going to respond. Please please come if you can, we need to let them know this is not ok. This images are extremely triggering and disrespectful. Meet on sproul,

Love Your Body Day/Week website

2009-10-26T01:10:00.000-07:00

The title of the post is a link to the official NOW LYBD website that is full of ideas and resources. If ya'll are a little confused about what this campaign really is and why we feel so passionate about it, this is a good place to start research. http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org/

BSC Zine - Sex, Consent, and Violence

2009-10-22T09:17:00.000-07:00

The BSC Zine about Sex, Consent, and Violence publishes submissions from Berkeley co-op members and the greater community. The intention of this project is, more or less, to raise awareness about sexual violence and sexual consent in our communities, to connect survivors of violence toresources, and to prevent sexual harassment, assault, and rape. Check it out!(To connect to the link click on the

End Fat Talk for Love Your Body Day

2009-10-22T01:45:00.001-07:00

The official Love Your Body Day is today, and in the spirit of it, I just promised to end fat talk for my entire life. I really do think I can do this.See what I'm talking about:http://www.canow.org/canoworg/2009/10/for-love-your-body-day-end-fat-talk.html

Obama's speech after yesterday's Organizing For America phone call to congress campaign

2009-10-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/dnc08TTDlanding?source=20091021_featureIn the past 2 days, I have cried out of joy and near disbelief at the wonderful things that are happening with Obama in office. Yesterday over 300,000 calls went in to Congress regarding healthcare, and it was amazing to be a part of it. Now, Obama has responded and re-inspired us, and...I am absolutely jazzed

Peak Hike Pictures

2009-10-20T11:18:00.000-07:00

Flickr Pictures

Social Justice Feminism: A New Framework for Women's Activism in the 21st Century

2009-10-20T10:00:00.001-07:00

Come check out this awesome event!Social Justice Feminism: A New Framework for Women's Activism in the 21st Century with Anisha Desai, ED of the Women of Color Resource CenterWednesday, October 21st, 2009 5-6:30pm Multicultural Center at Heller Lounge (MLK) Social justice feminism centers those who are especially marginalized and vulnerable and consistently promotes an approach to women's issues

Meeting Minutes 10/14

2009-10-15T13:10:00.000-07:00

Love Your Body Week Overview: (Nov. 16-Nov.20)-Monday: Sproul dance party-Tuesday: self-defense workshop; collaboration with CalRAD -Wednesday: Em(body)ing Activism speaker panel with Connie Sobczak and Marilyn Wann; potluck; consciousness raising event following panel on topic of body image and as a space to debrief the panel-Thursday: Feminist Poetry Slam in Free Speech Movement Cafe;

Feminist Allies in the Queer Community: Notes from Wednesday's discussion

2009-10-15T00:12:00.000-07:00

Today (actually yesterday by now) we held the Feminist Allies in the Queer Community discussion as part of Ally/National Coming Out Week. It was very well received and lasted for half an hour longer than scheduled. Here are my (somewhat incoherent when out of context) notes from the discussion:Disclaimer: These are seriously out of context and some are quotes, unquoted, and some are biased

BNOW Weekly Tabling Schedule Link

2009-10-12T21:38:00.000-07:00

Here is the link to the Google Spreadsheet version of the BNOW weekly tabling schedule. The document contains names and email addresses. If you are a BNOW tabler, you should have received an email with the contact information (phone numbers) for the BNOW tablers. Happy tabling! Keep spreading that BNOW love!https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsTdVP3el69QdE1NS3lJRzZqUkQzNkRwSWRVMTR6d3c&hl=en

Pictures!

2009-10-11T14:29:00.000-07:00

So I (Angie) have been putting pictures of our events up on flickr. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/berkeleynow/). You should check them out! Also, if ya'll take pictures and want to share with the rest of the world, please email them to now.berkeley@gmail.com and I'll put them on the flickr and facebook. For example, I didn't go to the Masquerade but I bet it was amazinggg. If you have

BNOW Update

2009-10-06T20:39:00.000-07:00

Hello lovely people of Berkeley NOW, I have updates for 'yall: 1. Peak Hike logistics 2. This week's meeting - Breast Cancer Awareness Month 3. Semester schedule changes 4. Ally Week Discussion - Feminist Allies in the Queer Community 5. QSA - Masquerade Ball 6. Officer positions open - Officer Applications sent out during and after meeting on Wednesday ~ ~ ~ 1. The Peak Hike is this

Check this out: Feminism is Evil!

2009-10-06T05:08:00.000-07:00

I saw this while looking for feminist images and I absolutely had to point it out to our bloggers. This could entertain for hours. Check it out if you have even a few minutes.

LovEvolution

2009-10-02T20:13:00.000-07:00

This is a reminder that some of us from NOW will be going to LovEvolution aka Love Fest tomorrow as a group. If you would like to join us we are meeting at Downtown BART, and taking the 10:50am train. The parade starts at noon, so you can still go and come back for the game. It should be tons of fun. To enter the festival after the parade there's a 10 dollar fee, so it's totally OK if you

What's Virgin Mean?

2009-10-01T23:55:00.001-07:00

This video made me giggle...

BBC News: Gas mask bra traps Ig Nobel prize

2009-10-01T17:23:00.000-07:00

Here's an article about inventions that not only are useful, but make people think as well.

Help BNOW reach its fundraising goal of $250 for the Breast Cancer Fund Peak Hike on October 10th! Any little bit helps.

2009-10-01T01:12:00.000-07:00

Tell your family, tell your friends, even if they can only donate $5 (or less), please help us get to our goal. This will be an awesome event and if you'd like to join us for our Peak Hike up to Berkeley's Big C on October 10th, please email us at now.berkeley@gmail.com and we'll let you know what's going on. Check out the Breast Cancer Fund if you have a minute. They're pretty darn cool: http

Weekly Minutes

2009-10-01T00:35:00.000-07:00

Events: Sat Oct 3rd: LovEvolution meet @ BART before 10:50am Sat Oct 10th: Peak Hike to Big C Go to http://www.breastcancerfund.org/09virtualhike/berkeleynow to start fundraising Sun Oct 11th: Walk For Marriage Equality (marriageequality.org) Fri Oct 16 5-7pm 106 Dwinelle: FemSex Trans Panel Oct 20th-24th: Love Your Body Week; more details to come soon Activism discussion/points: UC

FemSex's Trans Panel

2009-09-29T17:52:00.000-07:00

Interested in Trans issues or hearing about what life as like as a trans person? FemSex will be hosting a Trans Panel, in which a few transgender folks will speak about their experiences. It will be held Friday, October 16th, from 5-7pm in 106 Dwinelle. If you are curious about gender issues, this is a great place to hear some different stories and challenge your own ideas about gender and gender

Woot!

2009-09-28T14:57:00.000-07:00

This is what a feminist looks likeYa'll should submit too!amanda.recupido@gmail.com

i <3 Consensual Sex Bar Night

2009-09-27T23:32:00.000-07:00

Bar night was great! Check out the pictures at the Flickr.CLICK HERE

BNOW at walkout

2009-09-24T17:05:00.001-07:00

Today we protested the crazy fee hikes, the layoffs, and all the overall crappy things the UC regents and Mark Yudof are doing. UC wide protest, all campuses uniting under this cause. Here in Berkeley, 5000+ people gathered at Sproul Plaza instead of going to class. Had speakers, posters/signs, and a lot of chanting. This was about 2 hours long. Then we took the streets, walking around

Weekly Minutes

2009-09-23T21:04:00.000-07:00

Agenda1.Check ins2. thank yous- CR3. Events/announcements4.Walkout5.Peak Hike6.LovEvolution7. I Heart Consensual Sex Bar NightThanks to those who came out to the CR last week. It was an amazing space, and a lot of beautiful things were said. Come out next Thursday, Oct 1st for the next CR. It'll be about SEX!WalkoutRock your BNOW tshirts! We are meeting on Sproul at noon, stage right. Then

Change of room

2009-09-22T23:20:00.000-07:00

The meeting tomorrow (and from now on) will be held in 106 wheeler, still 7pm. We will be planning for I heart consensual sex bar night. Bring your thinking caps and decorating skills.See you all there!

Walkout update #2

2009-09-22T11:04:00.000-07:00

taken from flyer....9/24 student.faculty.staff walkout to save CAL:UC admins plan to increase student fees by 32% next year, with a 15% fee increase for next semester. The decision comes after a devastating round of cuts to academic depts,. students services, and campus employees. The cuts and the decisions made to deal with them threaten the public nature and future of our university. This

Walkout update

2009-09-21T23:53:00.001-07:00

I got this email today, thought I share it with ya'll just in case there are questions out there... Dear Student, >> While all of us play our parts in making UC Berkeley a world class > university, no group is more important, more influential than the > undergraduates. Most student come to Berkeley aware of the legacy > of activism on the campus, and it remains true that nothing has > ever

Eat out more often!

2009-09-20T14:30:00.000-07:00

One of my former teachers saw this and thought of me...pretty badass! (cross posted at sexfeminismempowermentlife.blogspot.com)

Weekly Minutes

2009-09-19T20:57:00.000-07:00

9.16.09 MeetingAgendaCheck-insEvents OverviewPlease join CANOWPeak HikeBar NightTabling ScheduleUpcoming EventsSeptember 24th: UC Faculty/Student Walk-outSeptember 25th: I heart consensual sex bar nightOctober 1st: Consciousness Raising- Sex!October 3rd: LovEvolution Festival in SFOctober 10th: Peak HikeWalk OutHere are some links to the walkout happening on Thursday:Facebook group: University of

Wonder Woman

2009-09-19T20:03:00.001-07:00

In my crazy lazyness that is this Saturday, I decided to watch 2009's Wonder Woman animated film. I am what some call a girl geek. I actually prefer to drop the girl part, and just say geek (think of when women are authors or writers, they're referred to as "female/woman writer", never just "writer". why?) So I have a mild obsession with Super Heroes among other geeky things.Wonder Woman, aka

I Want To Be An Engineer

2009-09-17T22:55:00.000-07:00

Colin brought this up at the CR tonight. Check it out by clicking on the title above.

Happy Birthday Gloria Steinem!

2009-09-17T02:08:00.000-07:00

She's 75 and fabulous.I met her once, at an Engage Her conference panel, and my interaction with her consisted of her asking me if the portrait I was holding for Aileen Hernandez was hers or not. I said no, an she went on her way to collect her purse. Haha. Very heartfelt and meaningful, I know. But it was still cool.Anyway, Happy Birthday, Gloria darling.

I HAVE THAT SHIRT!

2009-09-16T01:12:00.000-07:00

So I was looking at old entries of Feministing where they mentioned Berkeley. And I came across these: "Andy Samberg: 'totally sincere' feminist"and"Andy Samberg: Pro-feminist or ironic hipster douche?" Now, Andy Samberg hasn't shown much feminism in his work, but I couldn't help myself from telling my computer screen....HEY! WE HAVE THE SAME SHIRT! HOW FREAKING COOL!!Anyone interested in

Who wants to do this with me?!

2009-09-15T10:54:00.000-07:00

So as I mentioned, I'm on Tumblr quite a bit. Yesterday I found this awesomeness, Feminism Is For Lovers. I already ordered some stickers from them, but how much more fun would it be for us to make our own, to indulge in some DIY activism. So if anyone is interested, let's get together and make some stickers and tshirts and other beauties. The blog has a post on how to make them. Who's in?!?

Meeting this wednesday 9.16

2009-09-14T23:31:00.000-07:00

Amazing NOW members,Thanks to those of you who made it to the first meeting and/or the firstCuntail of the semester. Both events were very successful and the air ofexcitement for this year was huge. It was wonderful to see all of you!In general, meeting styles will vary. Some will be pure feminist fun,some based on discussion, some strictly for planning, some for executingprojects, some ______

This is what a feminist looks like

2009-09-10T10:46:00.000-07:00

Any one here know about the new-ish blogging community Tumblr? I'm obsessed with it. I refresh it more than my facebook and twitter combined. Well, I found this page this morning going through my feminist twitter feed. It is quite awesome. I think we should all submit pictures.

Weekly Minutes

2009-09-09T23:57:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to tonight's meeting. It was amazing and we are very very very excited about this upcoming semester and working with all you beautiful people. I hope you have found a space that makes you feel comfortable and can be a part of. We really want to see your faces as much as possible and get to know you all. This organization is for you all to make it what you want,

1st GENERAL MEETING!!!!!

2009-09-07T23:56:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone , don't forget the first meeting is this Wednesday SEPTEMBER 9 at 108 wheeler 7pm. Come meet awesome people and learn all about the org and what we do.Facebook eventFacebook BNOW Groupany questions, leave a comment here or on the facebook pages or email us! =]

Fall 2009 BNOW Retreat

2009-08-25T18:49:00.000-07:00

AgendaCheck insSelf-define positionsSweatshirt BrainstormingCR IdeasCal Progressive CoalitionLove Your Body WeekScheduling of CRsCalapalooza Em(body)ing ActivismI Heart Consensual SexLast Thoughts Sweatshirt Brainstorming -zipper hoodie; black with white font -NOW logo on left front side -In the back, NOW is spelled out in big block letter, filled

Mike Huckabee Discusses Abortion on the Daily Show

2009-06-20T14:36:00.000-07:00

The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cMike Huckabeethedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorJason Jones in IranA very respectful discussion on abortion by two people who quite obviously disagree. I was actually impressed by both of them, as abortion discussions are so often heated and each side demonized by the other. Jon Stewart did make a good point at the beginning,

Angelina Jolie is the Feminist Ideal! Or is she?

2009-06-12T10:37:00.000-07:00

There's some buzz on the internet about Naomi Wolf's article in which she argues that Angelina Jolie is the new face of feminism. This blog post by Jen Nedeau summarizes some views succinctly. My criticism is below.Nedeau and Wolf are missing the broader picture. The Harpers article suggests that Jolie rightly makes single motherhood seem to be a "a glamorous, unfettered lifestyle choice." From

Johnny Bravo - makes the feminists looks good!

2009-05-26T17:59:00.000-07:00

I never knew how femazing Johnny Bravo was! http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/video/dlink/index.html?episodeID=8a25c3921d77adca011d77bb03010030

Activist Inspiration: 3rd Grader Organizes Gay Marriage Rally

2009-05-22T11:06:00.000-07:00

When I watched this video on feministing it gave me goosebumps. It can be a hard thing to stand up for what you believe in, even as an adult, so it's even more amazing when a 9-year-old has not only the courage, but the inspiration and drive to do it. Rock on, little man!(cross posted on sexfeminismempowermentlife.blogspot.com)

a song about polyamorous love

2009-05-12T20:31:00.000-07:00

So my friend Tiffany Randol wrote a song about polyamorous love- pretty revolutionary for what's out there right now. Enjoy!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eei_ts_hotk

Picnic pictures

2009-05-12T19:29:00.000-07:00

Pictures from today's picnic are now up on the facebook group. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the end of the year and brought yummy food :)

End of the Year Picnic Tomorrow!

2009-05-11T15:23:00.000-07:00

Our beautiful end of the year picnic will be tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11:30 AM on Memorial Glade...bring something to share and any other fun things (blanket, Frisbee, football, etc.) and come celebrate the end of another fabulous year and the sun!See you there!

Meeting Minutes 5-6-09

2009-05-06T20:32:00.001-07:00

AgendaChack-insElectionsPicnicJessica Valenti spoke about/read from her book The Purity Myth, at Revolution Books today. We left the meeting early to go to this event.OUR LAST EVENT: Picnic on Memorial Glade, on Tuesday the 12th, starting at 11:30am. These usually go for about 2 hours. This is a potluck, but you can just bring yourself if you so desire. NOW ElectionsResults:President:

Today is Equal Pay Day

2009-04-28T12:26:00.000-07:00

Often in my journey as a feminist, I'm confronted by people who don't believe feminism is still relevant because "women are equal". Lack of equal pay is almost always an issue I site in this discussion. Although we have come a long way, there is still progress to be made.

Jessica Valenti is reading in Berkeley!

2009-04-27T07:56:00.000-07:00

Jessica Valenti will be reading from her new book, The Purity Myth at Revolution Books in Berkeley on Wednesday, May 6th at 7pm. Check out the facebook invite here. So awesome!

Tomorrow: Walk Against Rape in SF

2009-04-24T19:43:00.000-07:00

I know it's last minute but I received this from one of my classes:Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2009.What: 3.1 mile walkTime: 10 AM - noonWhere: start off at Justin Herman Plaza (1 Market St at the Embarcadero,across the street from the Ferry Building); end with a festival at DoloresMission Park.Description: Walkers will arrive in the park to find speakers,performances, vendors, the Clothesline

Support LGBT rights? Don't drink Rockstar

2009-04-24T16:12:00.001-07:00

The founder of Rockstar energy drinks is a homophobe. Sometimes it's hard to research all of the products we buy and what they support but this one is pretty clear cut.

Jessica Valenti on The Today Show

2009-04-24T09:21:00.001-07:00

Jessica Valenti, founder of feministing.com was on The Today Show to promote her new book The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women. I just bought the book and am super excited to read it. Although I think it's cool to be surrounded with like-minded people, it's also beneficial to see what others are thinking and how they react to Jessica and her book.

Save small businesses on campus

2009-04-24T09:02:00.001-07:00

Check out this facebook group to see how you can help save the small restaurants in the Bear's Lair food court.

A Sound Conservative Argument for Same-Sex Marriage

2009-04-24T09:02:00.000-07:00

So much time gets alotted to Republicans who believe that same-sex marriage is an abomination. John Boehner, Marilyn Musgrave, Sally Kern, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Sarah Palin....thankfully, these faces aren't the only ones in the party of the GOP.Read the Article

Meeting Minutes 4-22-09

2009-04-22T21:44:00.000-07:00

AgendaCheck-insMen's Story Project Volunteer Sign-up scheduleFlyering ScheduleQuestions for speakers for Em(body)ing Activism Speaker PanelAnnouncementsCity of Angels This weekend is the last weekendEarth day! After NOW BAM is having a free human/nature art exhibit (Congo art too)7 days until the speaker panel! We're excited!Men's Story Project this Saturday and Sunday, the 25th and 26th

Meeting Minutes 4-15-09

2009-04-16T15:31:00.000-07:00

AgendaCheck-insBar afternoon (May 9th?)Picnic (Memorial Glade, Tues. May 12th)Cal Day (walking around in morning, Sat. the 18th from 10am-12)Em(body)ing Activism (April 29th, 6-8)'T-shirts/Sweat-shirtsCR Discussion (Thursday the 16th, 8-10, at Sherman)EventsSelina Raven (prodom) Thu. 4/16, 3-5pm 2312 TOlmanTBTN Rally Thu. 4/16, 5-8pm Sproul stepsFemSex Extravaganza Sat. 4/25, 6-8pm 2040

Aya de Leon's "Cellulite"

2009-04-15T22:26:00.000-07:00

Here is the link to the video we watched in meeting today. Defiantly worth watching and sharing!Also, I highly recommend taking Poetry 4 the People (Aya is the director)...it's a really great Berkeley experience!

Em(body)ing Activism now up on facebook!!!

2009-04-15T12:29:00.000-07:00

Check out the facebook page for the event and invite your friends...get excited!!!The event is Wednesday, April 29th, 20096-8pm2040 VLSB