The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance at Iowa State University recently held a showing of “Shroud of Silence,” the video depicting the lives of Afghani women living under the Taliban regime. There were about 110 people in attendance, with an introduction by Political Science Professor Maryann Fertault.
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Leadership Alliances Nationwide
January 22, 2000 is the 27th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States. We hope you will help us to celebrate this historic victory for women’s rights, as well as acknowledge the continuing struggle by pro-choice activists and health care providers to preserve this right. To help create high visibility for the anniversary on campuses nationwide, the FMF is providing Leadership Alliance campuses with 27th Anniversary action packets and stickers to distribute during the week of January 22nd. For more information on the stickers and packets, please contact a member of the Field Representative team, or order an action packet online at http://www.feministcampus.org/moreinfo.asp! Online: Join us on January 17th at 5 pm for a chat on Planning a Roe v. Wade Anniversary Event!
Fundraising Successes!
Cerritos College in California has raised over $16,000 to attend Expo 2000! The Leadership Alliance at Cerritos researched and prepared a comprehensive portfolio. Their professional work was recognized by both the administration and the Student Government, each of whom contributed a large portion of the funding. Members of the Portland State University Leadership Alliance have designed Feminist Magnets with favorite feminist quotes – a unique and creative way to raise money for their chapter. They are now selling the magnets 3 for a dollar at all of their events to raise awareness and promote feminism! The St. Lawrence Leadership Alliance is raising money to attend Feminist Expo 2000 through an “Adopt-A-Feminist” campaign!The Leadership Alliance at the University of Delaware is also preparing to launch an “Adopt-A-Feminist” campaign this semester. Congratulations to all on your incredible work! To find out details and tips on these fundraisers, please call a Field Representative.
News from Leadership Alliances Nationwide
Students at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania recently confronted a fake abortion clinic in their area. The Leadership Alliance at Kutztown exposed the clinic through a “Did You Know?” campaign. After the campaign, the clinic spoke with the Leadership Alliance and agreed to change their advertisement to a more accurate description of their services. Great work!
The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance at Ohio University recently “adopted” a local clinic to protect workers and clients from regular protesting and intimidation. They have developed a strong bond with the staff at the clinic, and are valuable volunteers and escorts.
The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance at University of Rochester conducted 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence against women, that included presentations from women who work in the non-profit sector fighting domestic violence. Let us know what your Leadership Alliance is up to so we can include you in our next newsletter!
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliances Are A Voice For Choice
Leadership Alliances across the country are gearing up to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Roe v. Wade! Your local Leadership Alliance should expect a mailing with materials and ideas any day!