Women's Liberation Radio News

Edition 90 features discussions on feminists collaborating with the political right, gender identity legislation, and challenges of working with conservative politicians. Topics include reproductive rights, human rights abuses, and the importance of unity in feminist alliances with right-wing women.

Guests Jenna, Emily, Lou, and Thistle discuss the Michigan Women's Music Festivals. Topics include gynocentric encounters, culture, music, gender ID laws in Norway, Iranian feminist activists, a detransitioned woman's experience, and the importance of women's culture and community.

In this podcast, they discuss festival season in Michigan, news on sexual violence in Brazil and the abortion ban in Texas. They pay tribute to the late Sinead O'Connor and interview Elizabeth Chesak about how transgenderism impacted her life. They explore the controversies of trans-identified individuals in women's spaces and the complexities of gender identity influences.

Activists aurora linnea and Sekhmet SheOwl discuss Pride and its evolution with Women Speak Florida, emphasizing the commercialization of Pride events, reclaiming Pride for lesbians, empowering women in activism, and addressing patriarchal dominance in LGBTQ+ culture.

Gwen Hoffman, a seasoned professional in crisis intervention and social work, discusses the broad scope of social work beyond traditional notions. The podcast also covers global women's issues, challenges faced by women in the field, and the historical significance of women in driving social change. Empowerment through Queen Latifah's 'Ladies First' and the role of women in supporting victims and advocating for societal improvement are highlighted.

Welcome to the 7th-anniversary edition of Women's Liberation Radio News! This month's show focuses on the Let Women Speak Movement in the USA and all that has happened since the Sisters for Sisters conference in Madison last year. First up, hear the greeting and world news segment with our newest member, Ms. Mary O'Neill before enjoying Alix Dobkin's song "If it Wasn't for the Women." Next, join Thistle as she, Jennifer Thomas, and Katyjean reflect on all that has happened in the USA since the kick-off of the Let Women Speak Movement last year in Madison on April 23rd. Jennifer Thomas is a Women's Rights Campaigner and a Free Speech advocate. She founded RevFemRebellion and RevFoxx and is now leading the direct action group, #GetMenOut. Her next move is a #FreeSpeechForWomen event June 16th in Pittsburgh Pa. Jen is also the lead organizer of Protest ACLU this coming August in Washington DC. Katyjean has been politically active for 25 years defending abortion without excuse or apology. She discovered radical feminism after being called a bigot for the first time ever while talking on LinkedIn about the JK Rowling essay. Since then she has been a loudmouth with a "JK Rowling summoned me" sign in numerous actions east of the Mississippi and all over the internet. She is the founder of FemaXX, Co-choreographer of XX Salute, and an amateur stand-up comedienne. Finally, enjoy two guest commentaries this month from Katyjean and Alexandra R. aka Pinwheel Art. Both these women are mothers and have a lot to say about motherhood and the role mothers play in the Let Women Speak Movement. Alexandra R. AKA Pinwheel Art is a Community Artist/Activist as well as a visual artist and mother of soon-to-be five. She earned her BFA in General Fine Arts in 2006 and her MA in Community Art in 2007 from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Alexandra's feminism has always centered on the mother-child dyad and she enjoys exposing other women to how healing childbirth and motherhood can heal society. Alexandra has been organizing Free Speech for Women Events in the southeastern USA for a year now. These events highlight the struggles women face in a society that sees us as second-class citizens, whose voices do not matter. Alexandra is constantly looking to connect more women around the nation so that we might have free speech events in every state. Please reach out for more information or to donate to the cause and receive some Woman-Centered stickers, created by Alexandra, at PinwheelArt@femaxxnews.com Thanks for tuning in to WLRN! We hope you enjoy this podcast and all 85 of them at wlrnmedia.com. To donate to the cause of feminist-powered community radio, please click on the donate button on our website or better yet, grab some WLRN merch here: https://womensliberationradionews.com/merch/

Feminist Collective members Bonnie Atwood and Sekhmet SheOwl discuss the 1960s and 70s feminist movement, including insights on collectives. Thistle Pettersen shares her vision for the WLRN collective. The show covers women's news, global perspectives, transgender legislation, and community-building in women's liberation.

This month, Jenna DiQuarto worked double duty and both interviewed our wonderful guests and produced the show. Thank you for your dedication and work, Jenna! First, hear Jenna delivering the greeting for the show before diving into a short snippet of the interview Liz Miller did with Ann Menasche about her recent dismissal from a job she had for 20 years. Ann was fired for saying women are female which makes women the people in society who need abortion rights. Then, stay tuned for Emily Faye's world news segment that includes a short report from an interview Thistle did with Amanda Stulman of KPSS USA about their recent action in NYC in front of the New York Times Headquarters in Manhattan. Next, we get to the topic at hand of women's self-defense in two interviews Jenna conducted with Adelaide Meadow, https://www.adelaidemeadow.com/, and Serendipity Day, https://msha.ke/inconfidence?fbclid=IwAR1WzsUaE1uVEfJ4zwgX8xT1-QkL9bSc8Weap9RDkotromyGFz3WY9jI5Pk#links. Finally, hear Sekhmet SheOwl's commentary on the subject to round off this 83rd edition of our monthly show. Thank you, as ever, dear WLRN listeners, for staying tuned to the handcrafted monthly podcasts we lovingly co-create from the studios of WLRN. Please visit our new merch page to order your WLRN merch today to support the station! https://womensliberationradionews.com/merch/

In this thought-provoking discussion, Amie Ichikawa, a founding member of Woman to Woman, and lesbian feminist activist joey brite tackle the controversial Dana Rivers case. They explore the implications of housing transgender individuals in women's prisons and the societal narratives surrounding this issue. The conversation highlights the emotional turmoil faced by incarcerated women and examines the broader themes of gender identity, violence, and justice in the correctional system. Their insights challenge listeners to reconsider the complexities of women's rights in today's society.

Happy New Year 2023 Sisters! Our end-of-the-year edition is packed with news and analysis looking back on 2022 and forward into 2023. First up, hear Sekhmet SheOwl greet you with a wonderful version of auld lang syne by Ingrid Michaelson. Then, stay tuned for WLRN's world news segment with Emily Faye. Next, hear Thistle interview Ann Menasche of FIST (Feminists in Struggle) and GASBR (Green Alliance for Sex Based Rights) about her take on the top stories and events of 2022 and what feminists should be looking toward in the new year. Finally, we round off our show with Sekhmet SheOwl's totally excellent radical feminist commentary on her perspective of how the feminist movement did in 2022 and what we should focus on moving forward. As ever, dear listeners, thank you for tuning in to WLRN, your community-powered radio station in the Femisphere! Donate to WLRN here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ULAE4ZHPARLFE Cover Art byAlexis Lavine.