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WOMEN: BEWARE OF
DIVIDE AND CONQUER TACTICS
by Nancy Dwyer

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actics by our male dominated society were best
articulated in the Friday, December 6, 1991 editorial
titled "A NOW Kind of Love." Citing an interview The
Advocate had with Patricia Ireland, NOW's President elect,
The Daily Oklahoman attempts to divide women through
homophobia and deflect their attention from the real issue:
equality for all women and freedom of individuality.
Memberships in all organizations generally range from a
conservative point of view to a more radical one. Perhaps this
explains the success the National Organization for Women
(NOW) and other women's organizations have in addressing
wide ranges of issues that are important to all women such as:
sexual harrassment, discrimination in the work place, freedom
for women to control their own bodies, freedom to express
one's sexuality, as well as enforcement of child support laws
and rape laws.
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The successes of the past 20
years are being challenged daily
by the conservative right.
Women of all backgrounds need to band together and not
fall for "divide and conquer" tactics of our patriarchal society.
With the testimony of Anita Hill, before the Senate committee, women are stepping "out of the closet" daily to
exclaim that they too are suffering from harrassment. A reformation of consciousness-raising groups would give women
a chance to see that the successes of the past 20 years are being
challenged daily by the conservative right.
Domination of women by men is not a recent issue.
Documentation goes back as far as 800 BC with the rise of the
Roman Empire. Issues and roles for women ahve not changed
in 2800 years. Do not allow yourself to be deflected from the
true meaning of the women's movement, equality and individuality for all.
As for the past Presidents of NOW, Eleanor Smeal and
Molly Yard, we should look to these two great women as
examples of the forcefulness and lifelong dedication needed to
win this war on male domination. The time is now to fight for
the rights we currently hold so dear and exclaim "we will never
go backwards again!"
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VOLUME 9 NUMBER 1

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HERLAND SISTER RESOURCES

PRESIDENT OF NOW
COMING.TO STATE
Patricia Ireland, President of the National Organization
for Women, will speak at Oklahoma State University in
Stillwater on Monday, January 27, 1992. Ms. Ireland will
speak at 8:00 p.m. at the Seretean Center on the southeast
side of the OSU campus. There will be a reception following
for those who would like to meet her. Admission to her talk
and the reception is free .
Those who would like to carpool or caravan to Stillwater
should call Herland at 405/521-9696; leave your name and
number on the machine and we will call you back; or call
LoReacy Moses, Coordinator of Cleveland County NOW,
at 405/325 -9259. For those in the Tulsa area call Phyllis
Hearn, NOW State Coordinator, at 918/476-8574.
Also, keep your eye out for notice of receptions, etc., for
Ms. Ireland in other Oklahoma cities besides Stillwater.
Plans are underway for such events, but are not yet firm. •

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
FOR WOMEN REACTIVATED
LOCALLY
Clevland County NOW's first organizational meeting on
Saturday, November 23, 1991 drew seventy women ready
to work and fight for women's issues. Their next meeting
will be Saturday, January 4, 1992, at 2 p.m. Anyone
interested in attending the meeting or participating in the
following committees: Nominations, Bylaws, Reproductive
Rights, Newsletter and PR; should call LoReacy Moses at
405/235-9259. Also call LoReacy for the details of the
January 4 meeting.
Among other plans of CC NOW is a Clinic Defense
Team, to undergo Clinic Defense Training and be ready in
the event Operation Rescue targets any of our local clinics.
A fundraiser is planned also, for Sunday evening, January
5, 1992, at the Vista Restaurant in Norman. Requested
donations will be $5, and there will be a cash bar, a band and
of course great munchies. See you there.
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THE DEATH PENALTY
IN OKLAHOMA

by Peggy Johnson

by Pat Reaves

December 15, 1791 - U.S. Bill of Rights ratified.

On January 10, 1992, a new execution date will be decided
for Robyn Leroy Parks, setting the stage for Oklahoma's
second execution by injection of a lethal drug.
There is no evidence that the death penalty deters murder. If
it did, states with a death penalty could be expected to have
lower m u rder rates than .states which do not perform
executions. In fact, the FBI reports that states without the
death penalty averaged 4.9 murders per 100,000 population
and states with the death penalty averaged 7.9 murders per
100,000.
Executions are more expensive than a life sentence without
parole. The complicated judicial procedure and long appeals
process necessary to make sure that no innocent person is
executed are much more expensive than life without parole in
prison. Florida estimates a cost of $3 . 7 million per execution.
The death penalty is applied in a discriminatory manner. A
1990 Government Accounting Office (GAO) report found
"significant disparities in the charging, sentencing, and
imposition of the death penalty" in Oklahoma and other
states. Defendants who are persons of color are more likely to
to be sentenced to death than are white defendants, and
defendants who kill white persons, regardless of their race, are
more likely to be sentenced to death than those who kill
African/ Americans. Additionally, persons without resources
for adequate legal representation are most likely to receive the
death penalty. In Oklahoma the death penalty may be imposed
on Children and mentally retarded individuals.
Innocent people are executed. Since 1990, 350 persons are
known to have been wrongfully convicted of capital crimes. Of
these, 23 have been executed.
Death is an absolute punishment. No rational or moral
reasons can be found to justify the state taking the life of a
human being.
(This article based on the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the
Death Penalty brochure,Nine Reasons to Abolish the Death
Penalty in Oklahoma.)
•

December 15, 1991 - American Civil Liberties Union of Okla-

homa celebraties the Bill of Rights' 200th anniversary.
I was honored with a ticket to the ACLU luncheon
celebrating the anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The highlight
of the day was the introductory speech for Mandy Welch by
Mark Henricksen. Welch, an attorney, was the 1991 recipient
of the Angie Debo Award for her lifelong commitment to civil
liberties. In particular, she has represented death row inmates
in Oklahoma and Texas in their appeals ot avoid execution.
Even for those who don't know her or know her only slightly,
Welch was described so movingly by Henricksen that some of
her energy and courage surely rubbed off on each person in the
crowd. Congratulations to Mandy Welch for her selfless battle
against the murder by the state of its citizens. (By the way, Angie
Debo, for whom the award was named, has written several books
on the history of Oklahoma, if you 're interested.)
Also on the podium was Anita Hill to receive special
recognition from the ACLU for her courageous testimony to
the Senate Judiciary Committee about her experience of sexual
harrassment from Clarence Thomas in the workplace. She
continues to speak out and speak up. They gave her the
limelight, accused her of grasping it, left her to fend for herself
and fend she did. Now she promises not to be silent for the
many, many women from whom she has received letters of
their own experiences similar and even worse than her own
abuse in the workplace.
The keynote address was given by Tom Wicker, a colmnist
for the New York Times. He gave an interesting talk about the
current state of national politics. He and the questioners in the
audience were particularly interested in the 1992 presidential
campaign. When asked his choice for president, he replied,
"Whoever can get elected ... you don't want."
Strangely enough, I find myself somewhat interested in this
election. The highlights of presidential politics for me have
been campaigning for McGovern in 1972, voting for Geraldine
Ferraro in 1984 and voting for Jesse Jackson in the 1988
primary (plus his speech at the Democratic convention).
Actually, voting for Carter by absentee ballot in my first-cast
vote in 1976 at West Georgia College was rather exciting especially since he won.
Speaking of presidential politics - who are the eligible
. women? I know U .S. Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D - MD) gave a
rousing speech in the U.S. House of Representatives against
Clarence Thomas and in favor of Anita Hill's testimony. Her
pro-woman remarks were wonderful to hear from such a
forum .
Look for such speeches and let their spirit incite you to
continue the ongoing trudge of equality. I certainly got a surge
on Bill of Rights Day when I had the priviledge to hear two
Oklahoma women who have kept walking, even in the face of
major obstacles. Join us. We will not be turned back.
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Craftswomen gained a new opportunity to display (and sell)
their wares when a new crafts consignment area was opened by
Herland on December 7, 1991. The opening, celebrated with a
ribbon cutting and appearance by Santa Claus (a woman, for
sure), featured the work of 14 craftswomen, The variety of
crafts includes jewelry, hand-sewn crafts, woodworking, and
pottery.
Remodeling and assistance in developing the consignment
area was donated by Shatzy. Thanks to Shatzy, Carol and all the
women who worked to build shelves and remodel the crafts
room.
Any craftswoman wanting to show her crafts at Herland
should contact Herland at 521-9696 for more information. •
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GUATEMALA WOMEN
ORGANIZE
Women workers at U.S. owned apparel factories in
Guatemala are attempting to organize the first new union in three
years in Guatemala's maquiladora sector.
With cheap labor, Guatemala has become a choice location for
U.S. apparel companies. Clothing is assembled for such companies as Levis, Guess, Van Heusen, Sears, and K-Mart.
Workers, mostly young women, are paid about $1/day, well
below the $4-5/day needed for a minimal standard of living.
Workers tell of being locked into plants overnight and of being
forced to work until 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. Others talk about a
factory (producing clothing for K-Mart) where supervisors
stand on women's stomachs to be sure they aren't employing
pregnant women, on the theory that a pregnant women would
not allow someone to step on her stomach.
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The U .S./Guatemala Labor Education is supporting efforts to
unionize by workers at the plants owned by Phillips-Van Heusen.
Further information is available from the U.S./ Guatemala
Labor Education Project, c/o ACTWU-Chicago Joint Board,
333 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60607.
•
Information from Labor Notes, November 1991

ARE
YOU SAFE?
If you, or someone you know
is a victim of domestic violence,
the National Domestic Violence Hotline
~an provide you with: .
support and understanding
information and referrals
*advocacy
twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year
*toll-free (does not show up on your phone bill)

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1-800-333-SAFE (7233)
Hearing Impaired Persons, call 1-800-873-6363
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is operated
by the Michigan Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

PEACE ACTIVIST JOBS
The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom is
advertising two job openings in Washington, D.C.; for Legislative Director and Legislative Associate. The Legislative Director
will develop the legislative components of WILPF's program
priorities, through following legislation and directing WILPF
legislative strategy. Qualification: Commitment to the vision and
political goals of WILPF, legislative advocacy; knowledge of
current issues and legislative process; political activism at the
grassroots level; office administration; written communication,
editing and public speaking. The salary offered is $20,000 plus
fringe benefits, and the minimum commitment is two years.
The Legislative Associate will work with the Legislative
Director to implement grassroots and Capitol Hill lobbying
strategies around WILPF program issues. Salary offered is
$16,000 plus fringe benefits, with a term commitment minimum
of two years.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume by January 20,
1992, to Pamela Jones-Burnley, WILPF, 1213 Race Street,
Philadelphia, PA 18107~1691.
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cooperation with a project supported by the National Cancer Institute of the U.S. Public
Health Service. People seeking to use this service can walk in during OASIS evening hours;
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LESBIAN WRITERS FUND ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR 1992
AWARDS. Now in its second year, the Lesbian Writers Ftind was established by the
Astraea National Lesbian Action Foundation to support the work of emerging lesbian
writers of fiction and poetry. Five awards of $11,000 each will be made in June, 1992: 3
fiction, 2 poetry. Applicants must have published at least one piece of work in a magazine,
newspaper, literary journal or anthology. Write for guidelines, eligibility criteria, and
application form to: Lesbian Writers Fund, Astraea National Lesbian Action Foundation,
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13, 1992 ....

POETS AND WRITERS INFORMATION CENTER offers assistance to authors and
arranges readings of their work, matches authors with libraries, bookstores, churches,
community centers and other forums and publishes A Directory of American Poets and
Writers. Contact Poets and Writers Information Center, 2121226-3586 .. . .
NATIVE ARTS UPDATE is a quarterly letter containing sources of information and
opportunities concerning Native American exhibitions, performances, programs, arts issues
and resources. Contact ATLATL, 402 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Phone:
6021253 - 2731 . ...
LESBIAN PHOTOGRAPHERS NETWORK. Keeping Lesbians in Focus: The network
is seeking global contact with lesbian photographers for networking and mailorder catalogue
of select photos celebrating our geographical and cultural diversity (from every day life to
sensual settings). Write for information with a sample of your work to L-SEA-L, 348
Carlisle, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 ....

WRITERS' RETREAT. The Syvenna Foundation's Writers' Retreat for Women offers
four three-month residencies each year for women writers of all genres, at beginning and
intermediate level of craft. The Foundation provides a recipient with a private cottage and a
stipend of$300 a month. For an application, write Syvenna Foundation, Route 1, Box 193,
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THE CHARLES BANNERMAN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP, which honors outstanding community and labor activists of color is seeking applicants. Bannerman Fellows
receive stipends of $10,000 for sabbaticals of three months or longer, providing time to
reflect and re-energize. Activists must have at least 10 years organizing experience to qualify.
For information and an application contact the Charles Bannerman Memorial Fellowship
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Phone 202/483- 0030 ....
WOMEN IN AMERICAN LIFE, 1942-1955, a twenty minute video telling the story of
women who went to work_during WWII is available for sale or rent through the Women's
History Project, 7738 Bell Road, Windsor, CA 95492 (Phone 707 / 838-6000). For a
complete catalog of materials available through the Women's History Project send $1 to the
same address ....

HERLAND LIBRARY REORGANIZED! Profuse thanks go to Michelle and PJ. If you
haven 't checked it out lately, come on over ....
GULF COAST WOMEN'S FESTIVAL will be held April 15 - 19, 1992 south of
Jackson, MS. For. information contact: GCWF, 1806 C urcor Dr., Gulfport, MS 39507.

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WOMEN'S HEALTH EQUITY
ACT NEEDS YOU
The Massachusetts Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus has
begun sponsoring a letter writing campaign to their congressional delegation on behalf of H.R. 1161, the Women's Health
Equity Act. The a~t is sponsored by Congresswoman Pat
Schroeder (D-Colorado ). The WHEA would promote greater
equity in the delivery of health care services to women in the
U .S. through expanded research on women's health issues,
improved access to healthcare services and the development of
disease prevention activities responsive to the needs of women.
Among its provisions, the bill would requ ire that women
and minorities be included in clinical trials, except where such
inclusion wou ld be inappropriate. Currently, according to the
American Medical Associatio n, women are likely to receive
inadequate treatment for such conditions as cardiovascular
disease, because diagnostic treatment protoco ls are based on
stud ies done on men alone. Although heart disease is the
number one killer of women in the U .S., the two most recent
clinical trials in the area of heart disease included 15,000 and
22,000 men, and no women.
The bill would also increase funding by $25 million for basic
cancer research. Recent studies show an alarming increase in
the rate of breast cancer including a fourfold increase for older
women. Another provision of the bill sets national quality
standards for mammography. Currently, 75% of the facilities
performing mammographies do not adhere to the quality standards established by the American College of Radiology. Other
components of the bill pertain to women and AIDS, ovarian
cancer research, Medicaid coverage for mammographies and
PAP smears, and alcohol and drug abuse amongst women. •
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HOMOPHOBIA DIGEST
Reader's Digest, which sells 28 million copies monthly, may be
the most anti-gay general circulation magazine in America. A
recent example of the magazine's viewpoint: In September
"That's Outrageous" - a column purporting to "spotlight
absurdities in our society" with the aim of"eliminating them" featured an item condemning the Centers for Disease Control
for funding safe-sex education programs sponsored by "a
homosexual group called the National Association of Black and
White Men Together." Said the item by arch-homophobe Cal
Thomas, "This bolsters homosexual efforts to give their sexual
behavior the same kind of legal approval that minority groups
have ... "
It was unclear which offended Reader's Digest more - the fact
that taxpayer money went to a gay group, or the fact that the
money was used to teach gay men how to avoid contracting
AIDS. The editors seem unaware that it is both more compassionate and more economical to spend $800,000 to prevent a
disease than millions to treat it.
•
from GLAAD Bulletin, Nov/Dec 1991

P-FLAG SEEKS PSA
VOLUNTEERS
Families of gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals proclaiming their
love for all their family members will appear in a groundbreaking
public service announcement currently in production, according
to Tom Sauerman, P-FLAG Executive Director.
Volunteers are needed to assist local P-FLAG chapters in
placing the PSAs on local television stations nationwide. "Personal contact between P-FLAG volunteers and TV station
officials will be of key importance in getting the PSAs aired on
local stations," said Sauerman. "These volunteers will be a part
of history in-the-making, as we afr the .first nationally-distributed
lesbian and gay-themed PSA. Imagine TV viewers trying to
determine which persons are the lesbians ,and gay men!"
Volunteer team members and team leaders need not have
media experience-a willingness and desire to influence their
local stations to air the PSA are all that is required. Distribution
of the PSA will begin in March, 1992, and may require a
commitment of several weeks or even months in order to
pers·u ade some statio~s to air the spot.
Readers are invited to apply to serve on media teams by
February 1, 1992. For more information write to: PSA Director,
Federation Parents FLAG, 1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 700,
Washington, DC 20005.
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WOMEN: BEWARE OF
DIVIDE AND CONQUER TACTICS
by Nancy Dwyer

T

actics by our male dominated society were best
articulated in the Friday, December 6, 1991 editorial
titled "A NOW Kind of Love." Citing an interview The
Advocate had with Patricia Ireland, NOW's President elect,
The Daily Oklahoman attempts to divide women through
homophobia and deflect their attention from the real issue:
equality for all women and freedom of individuality.
Memberships in all organizations generally range from a
conservative point of view to a more radical one. Perhaps this
explains the success the National Organization for Women
(NOW) and other women's organizations have in addressing
wide ranges of issues that are important to all women such as:
sexual harrassment, discrimination in the work place, freedom
for women to control their own bodies, freedom to express
one's sexuality, as well as enforcement of child support laws
and rape laws.
·

The successes of the past 20
years are being challenged daily
by the conservative right.
Women of all backgrounds need to band together and not
fall for "divide and conquer" tactics of our patriarchal society.
With the testimony of Anita Hill, before the Senate committee, women are stepping "out of the closet" daily to
exclaim that they too are suffering from harrassment. A reformation of consciousness-raising groups would give women
a chance to see that the successes of the past 20 years are being
challenged daily by the conservative right.
Domination of women by men is not a recent issue.
Documentation goes back as far as 800 BC with the rise of the
Roman Empire. Issues and roles for women ahve not changed
in 2800 years. Do not allow yourself to be deflected from the
true meaning of the women's movement, equality and individuality for all.
As for the past Presidents of NOW, Eleanor Smeal and
Molly Yard, we should look to these two great women as
examples of the forcefulness and lifelong dedication needed to
win this war on male domination. The time is now to fight for
the rights we currently hold so dear and exclaim "we will never
go backwards again!"
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VOLUME 9 NUMBER 1

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HERLAND SISTER RESOURCES

PRESIDENT OF NOW
COMING.TO STATE
Patricia Ireland, President of the National Organization
for Women, will speak at Oklahoma State University in
Stillwater on Monday, January 27, 1992. Ms. Ireland will
speak at 8:00 p.m. at the Seretean Center on the southeast
side of the OSU campus. There will be a reception following
for those who would like to meet her. Admission to her talk
and the reception is free .
Those who would like to carpool or caravan to Stillwater
should call Herland at 405/521-9696; leave your name and
number on the machine and we will call you back; or call
LoReacy Moses, Coordinator of Cleveland County NOW,
at 405/325 -9259. For those in the Tulsa area call Phyllis
Hearn, NOW State Coordinator, at 918/476-8574.
Also, keep your eye out for notice of receptions, etc., for
Ms. Ireland in other Oklahoma cities besides Stillwater.
Plans are underway for such events, but are not yet firm. •

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
FOR WOMEN REACTIVATED
LOCALLY
Clevland County NOW's first organizational meeting on
Saturday, November 23, 1991 drew seventy women ready
to work and fight for women's issues. Their next meeting
will be Saturday, January 4, 1992, at 2 p.m. Anyone
interested in attending the meeting or participating in the
following committees: Nominations, Bylaws, Reproductive
Rights, Newsletter and PR; should call LoReacy Moses at
405/235-9259. Also call LoReacy for the details of the
January 4 meeting.
Among other plans of CC NOW is a Clinic Defense
Team, to undergo Clinic Defense Training and be ready in
the event Operation Rescue targets any of our local clinics.
A fundraiser is planned also, for Sunday evening, January
5, 1992, at the Vista Restaurant in Norman. Requested
donations will be $5, and there will be a cash bar, a band and
of course great munchies. See you there.
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THE DEATH PENALTY
IN OKLAHOMA

by Peggy Johnson

by Pat Reaves

December 15, 1791 - U.S. Bill of Rights ratified.

On January 10, 1992, a new execution date will be decided
for Robyn Leroy Parks, setting the stage for Oklahoma's
second execution by injection of a lethal drug.
There is no evidence that the death penalty deters murder. If
it did, states with a death penalty could be expected to have
lower m u rder rates than .states which do not perform
executions. In fact, the FBI reports that states without the
death penalty averaged 4.9 murders per 100,000 population
and states with the death penalty averaged 7.9 murders per
100,000.
Executions are more expensive than a life sentence without
parole. The complicated judicial procedure and long appeals
process necessary to make sure that no innocent person is
executed are much more expensive than life without parole in
prison. Florida estimates a cost of $3 . 7 million per execution.
The death penalty is applied in a discriminatory manner. A
1990 Government Accounting Office (GAO) report found
"significant disparities in the charging, sentencing, and
imposition of the death penalty" in Oklahoma and other
states. Defendants who are persons of color are more likely to
to be sentenced to death than are white defendants, and
defendants who kill white persons, regardless of their race, are
more likely to be sentenced to death than those who kill
African/ Americans. Additionally, persons without resources
for adequate legal representation are most likely to receive the
death penalty. In Oklahoma the death penalty may be imposed
on Children and mentally retarded individuals.
Innocent people are executed. Since 1990, 350 persons are
known to have been wrongfully convicted of capital crimes. Of
these, 23 have been executed.
Death is an absolute punishment. No rational or moral
reasons can be found to justify the state taking the life of a
human being.
(This article based on the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the
Death Penalty brochure,Nine Reasons to Abolish the Death
Penalty in Oklahoma.)
•

December 15, 1991 - American Civil Liberties Union of Okla-

homa celebraties the Bill of Rights' 200th anniversary.
I was honored with a ticket to the ACLU luncheon
celebrating the anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The highlight
of the day was the introductory speech for Mandy Welch by
Mark Henricksen. Welch, an attorney, was the 1991 recipient
of the Angie Debo Award for her lifelong commitment to civil
liberties. In particular, she has represented death row inmates
in Oklahoma and Texas in their appeals ot avoid execution.
Even for those who don't know her or know her only slightly,
Welch was described so movingly by Henricksen that some of
her energy and courage surely rubbed off on each person in the
crowd. Congratulations to Mandy Welch for her selfless battle
against the murder by the state of its citizens. (By the way, Angie
Debo, for whom the award was named, has written several books
on the history of Oklahoma, if you 're interested.)
Also on the podium was Anita Hill to receive special
recognition from the ACLU for her courageous testimony to
the Senate Judiciary Committee about her experience of sexual
harrassment from Clarence Thomas in the workplace. She
continues to speak out and speak up. They gave her the
limelight, accused her of grasping it, left her to fend for herself
and fend she did. Now she promises not to be silent for the
many, many women from whom she has received letters of
their own experiences similar and even worse than her own
abuse in the workplace.
The keynote address was given by Tom Wicker, a colmnist
for the New York Times. He gave an interesting talk about the
current state of national politics. He and the questioners in the
audience were particularly interested in the 1992 presidential
campaign. When asked his choice for president, he replied,
"Whoever can get elected ... you don't want."
Strangely enough, I find myself somewhat interested in this
election. The highlights of presidential politics for me have
been campaigning for McGovern in 1972, voting for Geraldine
Ferraro in 1984 and voting for Jesse Jackson in the 1988
primary (plus his speech at the Democratic convention).
Actually, voting for Carter by absentee ballot in my first-cast
vote in 1976 at West Georgia College was rather exciting especially since he won.
Speaking of presidential politics - who are the eligible
. women? I know U .S. Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D - MD) gave a
rousing speech in the U.S. House of Representatives against
Clarence Thomas and in favor of Anita Hill's testimony. Her
pro-woman remarks were wonderful to hear from such a
forum .
Look for such speeches and let their spirit incite you to
continue the ongoing trudge of equality. I certainly got a surge
on Bill of Rights Day when I had the priviledge to hear two
Oklahoma women who have kept walking, even in the face of
major obstacles. Join us. We will not be turned back.
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their wares when a new crafts consignment area was opened by
Herland on December 7, 1991. The opening, celebrated with a
ribbon cutting and appearance by Santa Claus (a woman, for
sure), featured the work of 14 craftswomen, The variety of
crafts includes jewelry, hand-sewn crafts, woodworking, and
pottery.
Remodeling and assistance in developing the consignment
area was donated by Shatzy. Thanks to Shatzy, Carol and all the
women who worked to build shelves and remodel the crafts
room.
Any craftswoman wanting to show her crafts at Herland
should contact Herland at 521-9696 for more information. •
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GUATEMALA WOMEN
ORGANIZE
Women workers at U.S. owned apparel factories in
Guatemala are attempting to organize the first new union in three
years in Guatemala's maquiladora sector.
With cheap labor, Guatemala has become a choice location for
U.S. apparel companies. Clothing is assembled for such companies as Levis, Guess, Van Heusen, Sears, and K-Mart.
Workers, mostly young women, are paid about $1/day, well
below the $4-5/day needed for a minimal standard of living.
Workers tell of being locked into plants overnight and of being
forced to work until 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. Others talk about a
factory (producing clothing for K-Mart) where supervisors
stand on women's stomachs to be sure they aren't employing
pregnant women, on the theory that a pregnant women would
not allow someone to step on her stomach.
,
The U .S./Guatemala Labor Education is supporting efforts to
unionize by workers at the plants owned by Phillips-Van Heusen.
Further information is available from the U.S./ Guatemala
Labor Education Project, c/o ACTWU-Chicago Joint Board,
333 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60607.
•
Information from Labor Notes, November 1991

ARE
YOU SAFE?
If you, or someone you know
is a victim of domestic violence,
the National Domestic Violence Hotline
~an provide you with: .
support and understanding
information and referrals
*advocacy
twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year
*toll-free (does not show up on your phone bill)

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Hearing Impaired Persons, call 1-800-873-6363
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is operated
by the Michigan Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

PEACE ACTIVIST JOBS
The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom is
advertising two job openings in Washington, D.C.; for Legislative Director and Legislative Associate. The Legislative Director
will develop the legislative components of WILPF's program
priorities, through following legislation and directing WILPF
legislative strategy. Qualification: Commitment to the vision and
political goals of WILPF, legislative advocacy; knowledge of
current issues and legislative process; political activism at the
grassroots level; office administration; written communication,
editing and public speaking. The salary offered is $20,000 plus
fringe benefits, and the minimum commitment is two years.
The Legislative Associate will work with the Legislative
Director to implement grassroots and Capitol Hill lobbying
strategies around WILPF program issues. Salary offered is
$16,000 plus fringe benefits, with a term commitment minimum
of two years.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume by January 20,
1992, to Pamela Jones-Burnley, WILPF, 1213 Race Street,
Philadelphia, PA 18107~1691.
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LESBIAN ONLY THERAPY GROUP- Wednesday evenings at Herland. Call Jo
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FREE HIV RISK ASSESSMENT OFFERED. The OASIS Resource Center, 2135 NW
39th, Oklahoma City, is offering free anonymous HIV risk assessment as a public service in
cooperation with a project supported by the National Cancer Institute of the U.S. Public
Health Service. People seeking to use this service can walk in during OASIS evening hours;
do not have to identify themselves, the software is easy to use, and there is no charge. Free
anonymous HIV antibody testing is available across the street from the OASIS at Testing the
Limits, and is also available at the Monday Night Clinic at 4400 N. Lincoln Boulevard ....
LESBIAN WRITERS FUND ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR 1992
AWARDS. Now in its second year, the Lesbian Writers Ftind was established by the
Astraea National Lesbian Action Foundation to support the work of emerging lesbian
writers of fiction and poetry. Five awards of $11,000 each will be made in June, 1992: 3
fiction, 2 poetry. Applicants must have published at least one piece of work in a magazine,
newspaper, literary journal or anthology. Write for guidelines, eligibility criteria, and
application form to: Lesbian Writers Fund, Astraea National Lesbian Action Foundation,
666 Broadway, Suite 520 , New York, NY 10012. Deadline for applications is Friday, March
13, 1992 ....

POETS AND WRITERS INFORMATION CENTER offers assistance to authors and
arranges readings of their work, matches authors with libraries, bookstores, churches,
community centers and other forums and publishes A Directory of American Poets and
Writers. Contact Poets and Writers Information Center, 2121226-3586 .. . .
NATIVE ARTS UPDATE is a quarterly letter containing sources of information and
opportunities concerning Native American exhibitions, performances, programs, arts issues
and resources. Contact ATLATL, 402 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Phone:
6021253 - 2731 . ...
LESBIAN PHOTOGRAPHERS NETWORK. Keeping Lesbians in Focus: The network
is seeking global contact with lesbian photographers for networking and mailorder catalogue
of select photos celebrating our geographical and cultural diversity (from every day life to
sensual settings). Write for information with a sample of your work to L-SEA-L, 348
Carlisle, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 ....

WRITERS' RETREAT. The Syvenna Foundation's Writers' Retreat for Women offers
four three-month residencies each year for women writers of all genres, at beginning and
intermediate level of craft. The Foundation provides a recipient with a private cottage and a
stipend of$300 a month. For an application, write Syvenna Foundation, Route 1, Box 193,
Linden, TX 75563. 903/835-8252 . ...
THE CHARLES BANNERMAN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP, which honors outstanding community and labor activists of color is seeking applicants. Bannerman Fellows
receive stipends of $10,000 for sabbaticals of three months or longer, providing time to
reflect and re-energize. Activists must have at least 10 years organizing experience to qualify.
For information and an application contact the Charles Bannerman Memorial Fellowship
Program, c/o Partnership for Democracy, 2335 18th St., N .W., Washington, DC 20009.
Phone 202/483- 0030 ....
WOMEN IN AMERICAN LIFE, 1942-1955, a twenty minute video telling the story of
women who went to work_during WWII is available for sale or rent through the Women's
History Project, 7738 Bell Road, Windsor, CA 95492 (Phone 707 / 838-6000). For a
complete catalog of materials available through the Women's History Project send $1 to the
same address ....

HERLAND LIBRARY REORGANIZED! Profuse thanks go to Michelle and PJ. If you
haven 't checked it out lately, come on over ....
GULF COAST WOMEN'S FESTIVAL will be held April 15 - 19, 1992 south of
Jackson, MS. For. information contact: GCWF, 1806 C urcor Dr., Gulfport, MS 39507.

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WOMEN'S HEALTH EQUITY
ACT NEEDS YOU
The Massachusetts Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus has
begun sponsoring a letter writing campaign to their congressional delegation on behalf of H.R. 1161, the Women's Health
Equity Act. The a~t is sponsored by Congresswoman Pat
Schroeder (D-Colorado ). The WHEA would promote greater
equity in the delivery of health care services to women in the
U .S. through expanded research on women's health issues,
improved access to healthcare services and the development of
disease prevention activities responsive to the needs of women.
Among its provisions, the bill would requ ire that women
and minorities be included in clinical trials, except where such
inclusion wou ld be inappropriate. Currently, according to the
American Medical Associatio n, women are likely to receive
inadequate treatment for such conditions as cardiovascular
disease, because diagnostic treatment protoco ls are based on
stud ies done on men alone. Although heart disease is the
number one killer of women in the U .S., the two most recent
clinical trials in the area of heart disease included 15,000 and
22,000 men, and no women.
The bill would also increase funding by $25 million for basic
cancer research. Recent studies show an alarming increase in
the rate of breast cancer including a fourfold increase for older
women. Another provision of the bill sets national quality
standards for mammography. Currently, 75% of the facilities
performing mammographies do not adhere to the quality standards established by the American College of Radiology. Other
components of the bill pertain to women and AIDS, ovarian
cancer research, Medicaid coverage for mammographies and
PAP smears, and alcohol and drug abuse amongst women. •
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HOMOPHOBIA DIGEST
Reader's Digest, which sells 28 million copies monthly, may be
the most anti-gay general circulation magazine in America. A
recent example of the magazine's viewpoint: In September
"That's Outrageous" - a column purporting to "spotlight
absurdities in our society" with the aim of"eliminating them" featured an item condemning the Centers for Disease Control
for funding safe-sex education programs sponsored by "a
homosexual group called the National Association of Black and
White Men Together." Said the item by arch-homophobe Cal
Thomas, "This bolsters homosexual efforts to give their sexual
behavior the same kind of legal approval that minority groups
have ... "
It was unclear which offended Reader's Digest more - the fact
that taxpayer money went to a gay group, or the fact that the
money was used to teach gay men how to avoid contracting
AIDS. The editors seem unaware that it is both more compassionate and more economical to spend $800,000 to prevent a
disease than millions to treat it.
•
from GLAAD Bulletin, Nov/Dec 1991

P-FLAG SEEKS PSA
VOLUNTEERS
Families of gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals proclaiming their
love for all their family members will appear in a groundbreaking
public service announcement currently in production, according
to Tom Sauerman, P-FLAG Executive Director.
Volunteers are needed to assist local P-FLAG chapters in
placing the PSAs on local television stations nationwide. "Personal contact between P-FLAG volunteers and TV station
officials will be of key importance in getting the PSAs aired on
local stations," said Sauerman. "These volunteers will be a part
of history in-the-making, as we afr the .first nationally-distributed
lesbian and gay-themed PSA. Imagine TV viewers trying to
determine which persons are the lesbians ,and gay men!"
Volunteer team members and team leaders need not have
media experience-a willingness and desire to influence their
local stations to air the PSA are all that is required. Distribution
of the PSA will begin in March, 1992, and may require a
commitment of several weeks or even months in order to
pers·u ade some statio~s to air the spot.
Readers are invited to apply to serve on media teams by
February 1, 1992. For more information write to: PSA Director,
Federation Parents FLAG, 1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 700,
Washington, DC 20005.
•

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