Katharine-
I agree that we need to "get on with it". Activism is the body of ecofeminism.
But at the heart of ecofeminism is *the reason* we write letters, compost,
recycle, eat lower on the food chain, rescue animals, increase the wilderness.
This list can surely be a forum for discussing the reasons why we are
ecofeminists, not just listing politcal actions we might take. Sometimes, a good
debate among friends is helpful in clarifying our thoughts. I don't see this as
"flaming" - nothing on this list qualifies as true flaming compared to the nasty
personal diatribes I have seen on other lists (and un-subscribed).
"Think globally, act locally". But part of that thinking can be a discussion
with others of a like mind, in order to spur us into action.
As to the womyn/wimmin/we-moon debate --- as long as you don't call me "girl" or
"nigger", I guess it's OK. Please don't flame me for using the "N" word; I
*KNOW* how hateful it is to right-thinking people everywhere. I am just giving
an example of how "Naming" done from the outside can hurt members of a group.
Can't we be PC (politely courteous) and call people *what they want to be
called* ?
Willing to discuss (even heatedly) as well as act up-
-Mary Margaret
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Subject: New Time for Tufts Rally--1:00, 3/18/95
The Rally Against H.R. 9 at the Tufts University Campus (Cohen Auditorium)
on Saturday March 18 HAS BEEN MOVED UP TO 1:00.
BRIEFLY: The rally is in support of the Clinton administration's
opposition to H.R. 9 (Risk Assessment, Cost/Benefit Analysis & Takings),
i.e., The Contract on *THE ENVIRONMENT*.
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt is speaking at the Tufts New England
Environmental Conference on March 18. Your support expressed at the
rally will reinforce the administration's stand against "The Con".
The rally also features folk singers Fred Small and Julie Woods.
Parking is limited, so please use public transportation (Red line,
Davis Square).
FOR FULL DETAILS: see the UPDATED ACTION ALERT in alt.save.the.earth, or
talk.environment.
Or call:
Kelly Zajechowski, The Wilderness Society (617-350-8866)
Tom Steinbach, Appalachian Mountain Club (617-523-0636, x358)
Julie Wormser, Boston Coalition on Population & Development (617-492-4147).
Letter writing in lieu of and in addition to demonstrating would be
helpful. Call us for your addresses.
