Mothers Speak Out

This Mother’s Day we’re doing things a little differently. Please check out the new FB group Mothers Speak Out to see how you can add your voice to this important conversation, and read on for more information: THIS SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 — Mother’s Day in the United States — women everywhere will simultaneously post … Continue reading »

Fortifying Our Villages

Phrases that really have no place in an article on breastfeeding and formula, no matter how crafty they are: “Tits up” “Suckled at the corporate teat” Something else that doesn’t need to be done in order to make a point? The vilification of mothers. I know that I’ve ranted ad nauseam for the last couple … Continue reading »

This Is What A Feminist Looks Like: Margaret

Name: Margaret Jacobsen Age: 24 Occupation: Stay at home mom/photographer Location: Portland, OR! Aka the greatest place on earth!

Distraction

I gave myself the weekend to move past the latest Time magazine cover and all the controversy it’s created in its wake. It clearly wasn’t enough. Yesterday I ended up having a mini-rant on Twitter about it all. I was angry…again. Or maybe I never stopped being angry about it all. On Friday I went … Continue reading »

Pride

Every year in May, our town has Pride. This was the first year that EZ asked me what exactly Pride is. To him, it’s meant the “rainbow parade” and fun with his friends. I started by explaining how some people, in some places, aren’t allowed to marry or be with who they love, specifically if … Continue reading »

Are YOU “Mom Enough?”

No, really. Are you? Time magazine would really like to know. Although I’m sure their concern is absolutely genuine. Or not. I couldn’t force myself to read the actual article to find out. The cover itself was enough to put me off. Was it the picture of a young mother nursing her three year old … Continue reading »

This Is What A Feminist Looks Like: Anne

Name: Anne G. Sabo Age: 39 Occupation: Writer and Educator Location: Northfield, Minnesota, a small college town just south of the Twin Cities Any other relevant tidbits you’d care to share: I grew up in Norway, recognized for its level of gender equality and support for sex education. I moved to the United States in … Continue reading »

This Is What A Feminist Looks Like: Nicole

Name: Nicole Age: 36 Occupation: Photo Editor Location: NJ, USA

Motherhood vs. Feminism (Round 326?)

Why? Why does the media continue to pit these two things up as if they are on complete opposite sides of the spectrum? Oh, right. There’s a new book on the shelves that’s causing quite the ruckus. (Could you describe the ruckus, sir? …sorry for the sidetracking, but really, I’m so over these faux, contrived, mommy-war … Continue reading »