LESBIANISM as Resistance As we here in the US drag ourselves across the one year marker of a particular misogynistic white male supremacist presidential rule, it seems prudent on this week’s Women’s Liberation Music Hour with Phoenixx to focus again on Resistance! Last time, our music of Resistance carried the flavor of Anger; this time, the music flavor will celebrate Lesbianism. Separating ourselves from men, focusing on one another as Sisters/Lovers/Friends/Tribemates/etc and as Sonia Johnson once wrote, “taking our eyes off the guys,” are vital strategies of resisting male supremacy and heteronormativity. Lesbian Culture is rich with music around this Gynocentric theme, so I’m thrilled to gather and arrange some of my favorites for you this week. Hope you find yourselves singing along, laughing, crying with recognition and feeling the pride of being born a Female-loving Lesbian! Songlist: Well story and song Linda Shear, A Lesbian Portrait No thanks, Mister Nancy Henderson, Berkley Women's Music Collective Ain't Gonna Marry Chicago Women's Liberation Rock Band, Mountain Moving Day Leaping Lesbians Sue Fink, Joelyn Grippo, Lesbian Concentrate Gay and Proud Debbie Lempke Lesbian Concentrate Sisters in Struggle Lesbians on Ecstacy, We know you know So Fine New Haven Women's Liberation Rock Band, Mountain Moving Day Family of Woman Linda Shear, A Lesbian Portrait A History of Lesbianism Judy Grahn Lesbian Concentrate San francisco Bank Song Susann Shanbaum, Berkley Women's Music Collective For STraight Folks Pat Parker, Lesbian Concentrate Lesbian Code Alix Dobkin, Love and Politics Take My Love with You Bonnie Raitt, Slipstream

Learn how to pre-order your TERF shirt in this entertaining little ditty some of the gals at the station made to get more women into these awesomely designed shirts! Listen to the ad to hear why YOU may want to order one today! We are taking pre-orders until December 10th, 2017 when the shirt will be removed from our site. So pre-order yours NOW!

In this enlightening discussion, Falcon River, a butch lesbian and co-founder of a groundbreaking lesbian bar, shares her vibrant journey through the second wave of feminism. Linda Bellos, a bold out lesbian feminist, reflects on her experiences facing no-platforming at Cambridge University over her gender-critical views. Together, they delve into the significance of women-only spaces, the legacy of second-wave pioneers, and the importance of reclaiming feminist dialogue to address contemporary issues within the movement.

The podcast explores the vital role of anger in the fight against oppression and encourages listeners to vocalize their feelings. It tackles sexism, racism, and other societal injustices, advocating for solidarity and resilience. Through powerful music and spoken word, it champions female empowerment and the reclaiming of identity. The speaker reflects on their heritage, honoring the strength of women in their family. Metaphors of storms and boxing illustrate the struggle against adversity, inspiring collective action and self-expression.

Samantha Berg, a radical feminist journalist, Julie Bindel, a prolific writer and co-founder of Justice for Women, Sabrinna Valisce, an experienced advocate against prostitution, and artist Renee Gerlich share impactful insights. They tackle the male-driven exploitation industry, advocating for the abolitionist model. The conversation highlights personal journeys, critiques of pornography, and the urgent need for women's rights. The guests call for solidarity and accountability while revealing the complexities of female oppression in the context of sex work.

Phoenixx is a WLRN listener with a large women's music collection she would like to share with her sisters. Take a listen to this 2nd episode of the WLRN Music Hour! Playlist for WLRN Music with Phoenixx October 2, 2017 Body Hair, Anne Seale, sample record with Hotwire, Jan 1993 A Touch of Menopausal Anarchy, Carolyn Hillyer, Weathered Edge Sway of Her Hips, Teresa Trull, Playtime, 1997 Womanly Way, Linda(Tui) Tillery, album same name, 1977 Brown Like Me, Washington Sisters/June Millington writer, Understated, 1987 Big, Big, Woman, Regina Wells, Rashida Oji Bledsung Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Polly Wood, Music for Metaformic Theory, 2008 The Bloods, Debbie Lemke, Berkley Women’s Music Collective, 1977 Ode to a Gym Teacher, Meg Christian, I Know You Know, 1974 Tomboy Girl, Tret Fure and Cris Williamson, Radio Quiet, 1999 Untitled, Pat Parker, Every woman’s blues, Women’s Prison Concert Collective, 1976 Feral Children, Beth Orton, Comfort of Strangers, 2006 3000 Miles, Tracy Chapman, Where You Live, 2005 Be Careful, cover by Cris Williamson (written by Patti Griffin), Motherland, 2017 Old Woman, Linda Shear, A Lesbian Portrait, 1975 Phoenixx is a 50 year old, post-menopausal, able-bodied, middle-class white Dyke/Lesbian Separatist of Spirit. I love wimmin and our Radical Feminist music through Time, as it foregrounds the Gynocentric Background (Mary Daly’s articulation) and pushes back the onslaught of phallocentricity that pitifully tries to pass as everything. I offer these bi-monthly arrangements of Women’s Liberation Music as Female magic to continue to undo what has been done to all of us through time and space for millennia under male supremacy and to link us to the Gynocentric Goddess-honoring world that came before. "The connections between & among women are the most feared, the most problematic and the most potentially transforming force on the planet." Adrienne Rich

On September 13th, at Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park in London, transactivists swarmed a group of women meeting to discuss the meaning of the word "gender" and the Gender Recognition Act that is getting support from both the left and the right in the UK. A 60 year old woman was beaten by several of the male activists and police were called to Speakers' Corner before the conference took place. The women were determined to hold it despite the attacks and some managed to make it to a secret venue located near Hyde Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx9pyvI-V7M Our featured picture is by Venice Allen and is of conference participants listening to one of the talks. In this interview, WLRN's Thistle Pettersen speaks with Julia Long, one of the speakers at the conference, and with Ruby & Trixie, two of the conference organizers. They talked about what motivated them to organize the conference and give a play-by-play account of what happened before it took place, during the conference and in the aftermath. Dr Julia Long is a lesbian feminist, committed to building lesbian feminist community and politics. She currently works for a women's sector charity, supporting women who have experienced male violence. Until recently she was working in academia, and is the author of Anti-Porn: The Resurgence of Anti-Pornography Feminism. London: Zed Books. She is a long-time feminist activist, and has been involved in groups including the London Feminist Network, Reclaim the Night and OBJECT. She has organised and participated in numerous national and international feminist conferences and seminars. Trixie is a 29 year old feminist artist, activist and general provocateur living in London. Her band, Daughters of God, is currently recording new material. http://cargocollective.com/ravenous. She got interested in learning more about gender politics via informal discussions with friends and through research online. She and her friends volunteered to organize the What Is Gender conference and contacted over 20 trans activists to participate as speakers but none of them, in the end, accepted the invitation. Ruby was also an organizer for the conference and is new to radical feminism. The experience of co-organizing the What Is Gender conference has made her aware of just how contentious gender politics can be in 2017. She, along with the other organizers, has not given up. She is a novelist and this experience has made her think her next novel will be about trans activism and feminism. Only two short weeks after the violence at Speakers' Corner, these organizers have put together another event called Debate Not Hate: We Need To Talk About Gender. It is scheduled to happen this coming Wednesday, September 27th. https://www.facebook.com/events/676435835895732/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%224%22%2C%22feed_story_type%22%3A%22308%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D

In a compelling discussion, two radical feminists dive deep into the complexities of transgender activism and its implications for women's rights. They challenge the narrative that the trans movement is a civil rights crusade, exploring the moral ambiguities involved. The conversation highlights the risks of medicalizing gender nonconformity in minors and the reality of violence faced by women voicing dissenting views. They also touch on reclaiming controversial terms like 'TERF' to strengthen feminist discourse, advocating for respectful dialogue in these contentious arenas.

Listener volunteer, Phoenixx, created this hour-long music show to contribute to what WLRN does in the femisphere! Take a listen and write to us at wlrnewscontact@gmail.com with any requests for future shows.

Linda Conroy, a practicing herbalist and founder of Wild Eats, champions natural healing practices, advocating for women's health through herbal education. Jeanna Hoch, founder of CannaMama Clinic, emphasizes the empowering role of cannabis in motherhood. They discuss the systemic issues women face in healthcare, the importance of self-advocacy, and the need for a supportive community. They explore how traditional medicine often overlooks women's specific health needs, urging a shift towards holistic and inclusive approaches.