Here's what's happening on March 7, 2023!
Judith Heumann, advocate for disability rights and an official at Center for Independent Living, on May 15, 1980. (Vince Maggiora / San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW
“When other people see you as a third-class citizen, the first thing you need is a belief in yourself and the knowledge that you have rights. The next thing you need is a group of friends to fight back with.” Rest in Power, Judy Heumann.
Donna Brazile is speaking up in defense of Kamala Harris’ work as Vice President.
“Everything I needed to know about authoritarianism I learned from feminism, or rather from feminism’s sharp eye when it comes to coercive control and male abusers.” Rebecca Solnit takes on Trump, Putin, and the social hierarchies that empower them.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION https://thejaneclubla.slack.com/archives/C014055MZSA
Which women throughout history inspire you? Name-drop a few of your iconic favorites in #Community-Connection!
YOUR DAILY ACTION FOR ACTIVISM
Let’s call our senators about legislation to strengthen requirements for trains carrying hazardous materials, increase fines for safety violations, and authorize research on safety improvements! We’ve got a script and contact information for you in Slack. https://thejaneclubla.slack.com/archives/CTJD95WQ4/p1678146754262979
JANE ON DEMAND
Historic LA Women with Hadley Meares
Join historical journalist Hadley Meares as she talks about long-overlooked women in Los Angeles who made a big impact on the development of the city - from real estate magnate and philanthropist Biddy Mason to editor and crime reporter Aggie Underwood.
MEMBER HAPPENINGS!
Carly Frankel’s friend created an app that offers sex ed resources by and for queers by queer folks! https://kikitheapp.com/
And it turns out Amy Merrill’s friend runs a platform full of resources and educational tools for witchy folks… https://www.holisticism.com/
Jo Anna Dane shared what she wrote in our last Creative Writing class on her Substack! https://joannadane.substack.com/p/from-the-shadows?sd=pf
Candace Roberts put together an Oscar Ballot contest—for those who love movies or just like to make educated guesses. https://forms.gle/ZeWzixWJK1EFiqtS7
Love, Jane http://janeclub.com