If it were now to die, ‘Twere now to be most happy, for I fear My soul hath her content so absolute That not another comfort like to this Succeeds in unknown fate…
Dylan is coming on a tour of Australia!! *insert sighs, screams and fainting spells*
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Hi there blog readers,
Issue three of Wo! is now live so head over to the index and check it out.
This month features stories on morality laws in Indonesia, a run-down of NSW Liberal Party shenanigans, Ten-days at a silent meditation camp, an interview with a renowned pole dancer and lots lots more.
There are a few things to note:
1. The pdf version of issue three is not yet available. This is because I am human and am running a bit late this month but never fear it will be done.
2. You may notice that this issue is for October/November. Wo! is going bi-monthly for the time-being. Sorry to the avid readers who were getting used to their monthly instalment but time constraints are getting the better of me. I need to write my thesis.
3. There is now links at the bottom of the articles to discussion forums so readers can discuss and comment on the article and issues raised therein.
Issue four will be coming out in early December which means the deadline is November 4.
Happy reading!
I’m going to be on a panel at this years, TINA National Student and Emerging Media Conference in Newcastle this weekend, discussing whether feminist media is still relevant. Details below:
Grrrl Media
Pan Upstairs Front - Friday 1:30pm to 3pm
Is feminist media still relevant? Does it have a place and does it have a future? How is it changing and evolving and how should it change and evolve?
I think I will talk about the importance of the electronic medium in forming virtual communities and the importance of self-publishing and feminist-focussed blogs in communicating ideas, news, dissent etc. I think there’s still a ways to go with that in Australia.
Anyhoo, maybe I’ll see you there ;p
Starting from this week The Wo! Front will have two more bloggers keeping you entertained and/or informed.
Sarah Malik will be blogging about anything from religion to arts, culture, politics, law, all from a gendered perspective. One of her main interests is in international feminist struggles in developing countries.
Also joining us at some point this week will be Eliza Sarlos, who is now our resident “culture guru”.
So make them feel welcome yo!
This one’s for the Ani Difranco fans. Here’s footage of Ani’s speech at this year’s NOW conference, including her big announcement that she’s preggas.
Issue one of Wo! Magazine is now live!
So head on over there and check it out:
If you experience any technical difficulties please leave a comment and let me know about it.
Happy reading!
So yesterday was July 2, which means that not only did the deadline pass but the poll for our new subtitle is now closed. And the winner is….drumroll…
The magazine with the Wo! down
Thanks to Mandy for providing a winner.
So I’ve narrowed down the poll answers to a possible five, by deleting those that hadn’t as yet gotten a vote. This poll will end on July 2 (which is the same date as the deadline for issue one of the magazine) so if you want to get in on the action vote now (or sometime before July 2).
Okay folks. It’s time to open this baby up to some conversation. It’s competition time! We need a catchy, brilliant, creative subtitle that sums up Wo! in just a few words. Clearly,”For women who want something different” won’t suffice. So hit us with your brilliance in the comments. The prize will be kudos and your very own line on our banner. We have two suggestions so far:
1. Pink, Punk – The difference is U (Thanks to a fridge that existed on Abercrombie Street some time ago).
2. A magazine, not a mangazine (Thanks Aden and your cheesiness in all its glory).
So let us know what you think of these, or tell us your own ideas. The creative faculties here at Wo! are stretching thin on this one ;p
Cheers!
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