The latest issue of the fab zine 'Don't Leave Your Friends Behind' is now out! Edited by U.S. anarcha-feminists Vikki Law and China Martins, it is a great collection of thoughts on how to rally the non-parents in our midst to understand and support those with childcaring responsibilities.
CRAP!Collective have also written a piece for the zine, summing up our experiences of organising within this collective so far.
This zine is a must-read, and anti-copyright, so print out and distribute far and wide!
**************Watch this space for the link to the new zine!***********
Dont Leave Your Friends Behind Blogspot: http://dontleaveyourfriendsbehind.blogspot.com/
We are a network of parents, educators and people who care about children, who want a feminist upbringing for the next generation. We support and discuss feminist childrearing issues and push childrearing issues in feminist activist circles.
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Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Call for Submissions for New Book: Dont Leave Your Friends Behind
The past 4 issues of the zine 'Dont Leave Your Friends Behind' will be turned into a book. New submissions are also wanted, so see below for more information (deadline March 2011):
Call For Submissions:
Don't Leave Your Friends Behind is a book geared toward the non-parent radical community about how to be an ally to the parent(s) in their midst.
We're looking for activists, allies, & radical parents to help make this the best book ever for getting down to business: Let's make a better world WITHOUT leaving out the mamas, papas, partners, child-care providers & children this time!
We want to know how you support children & their caretakers in your collectives, organizations or communities.
Parents: What concrete things can those around you do to support you and your family? Send us your list of suggestions!
Radical Childcare Collectives: How do you organize childcare?
We are especially interested in experiences that also take into account factors such as race, class, gender, single parenthood, immigration, disability, and/or mental health issues.
Word limit: One sentence suggestions to 5.000 word essays.
Contact us with questions and submissions!
China Martens
PO Box 4803
Baltimore, MD 21211
china410 (at) hotmail.com
and
Vikki Law
PO Box 20388
New York
NY 10009
vikkimL (at) yahoo.com
For more information about Don't Leave Your Friends Behind, including links to download past issues, go to:
http://dontleaveyourfriendsbehind.blogspot.com
Deadline: March 15, 2011
Call For Submissions:
Don't Leave Your Friends Behind is a book geared toward the non-parent radical community about how to be an ally to the parent(s) in their midst.
We're looking for activists, allies, & radical parents to help make this the best book ever for getting down to business: Let's make a better world WITHOUT leaving out the mamas, papas, partners, child-care providers & children this time!
We want to know how you support children & their caretakers in your collectives, organizations or communities.
Parents: What concrete things can those around you do to support you and your family? Send us your list of suggestions!
Radical Childcare Collectives: How do you organize childcare?
We are especially interested in experiences that also take into account factors such as race, class, gender, single parenthood, immigration, disability, and/or mental health issues.
Word limit: One sentence suggestions to 5.000 word essays.
Contact us with questions and submissions!
China Martens
PO Box 4803
Baltimore, MD 21211
china410 (at) hotmail.com
and
Vikki Law
PO Box 20388
New York
NY 10009
vikkimL (at) yahoo.com
For more information about Don't Leave Your Friends Behind, including links to download past issues, go to:
http://dontleaveyourfriendsbehind.blogspot.com
Deadline: March 15, 2011
Saturday, 6 November 2010
towards a family-friendly radical movement; Inter-generational liberation for all.
Excellent post from eleven o clock alchemy about the need for creating family-friendly radical and inclusive movments-
http://elevenoclockalchemy.wordpress.com/2010/11/02/towards-a-family-friendly-radical-movement-intergenerational-liberation-for-all
http://elevenoclockalchemy.wordpress.com/2010/11/02/towards-a-family-friendly-radical-movement-intergenerational-liberation-for-all
Saturday, 31 July 2010
Don't Leave Your Friends Behind - Issue 3

Issue 3 of the fantastic Don't leave your friends behind (to which the CRAP! Collective has contributed) is available to read or print from here. Dont leave your friends behind is produced by north American anarchafeminists China Martens and Vikki Law. Please see their call out below for submissions for the next issue.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Don't Leave Your Friends Behind a Handbook for Radical Parenting Allies
Deadline: September 15, 2010!
Don't Leave Your Friends Behind is a book geared toward the non-parent radical community about how to be an ally to the parent(s) in their midst.
This book is going to be a collection of some of the best minds out there. We're looking for activists, allies, and radical parents to submit the most kicking stuff to make this the best book ever for getting down to business: let's make a better world WITHOUT leaving out the mamas (and papas, partners, child-care providers) and children this time!
We want to know how you do support children and their caretakers in your collectives, organizations or communities.
Parents: What concrete things can those around you do to support you and your family? Send us your list of suggestions!
Radical Childcare Collectives: What are your concrete tips on how you organize with your collective? How do you organize childcare?
We are especially interested in experiences that also take into account factors such as race, class, gender, single parenthood, immigration, disability, and/or mental health issues.
Word limit is from one sentence suggestions to 5.000 word essays.
Deadline for Zine #4: Sept. 15, 2010
dontleaveyourfriendsbehind.blogspot.com/
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Don't Leave Your Friends Behind a Handbook for Radical Parenting Allies
Deadline: September 15, 2010!
Don't Leave Your Friends Behind is a book geared toward the non-parent radical community about how to be an ally to the parent(s) in their midst.
This book is going to be a collection of some of the best minds out there. We're looking for activists, allies, and radical parents to submit the most kicking stuff to make this the best book ever for getting down to business: let's make a better world WITHOUT leaving out the mamas (and papas, partners, child-care providers) and children this time!
We want to know how you do support children and their caretakers in your collectives, organizations or communities.
Parents: What concrete things can those around you do to support you and your family? Send us your list of suggestions!
Radical Childcare Collectives: What are your concrete tips on how you organize with your collective? How do you organize childcare?
We are especially interested in experiences that also take into account factors such as race, class, gender, single parenthood, immigration, disability, and/or mental health issues.
Word limit is from one sentence suggestions to 5.000 word essays.
Deadline for Zine #4: Sept. 15, 2010
dontleaveyourfriendsbehind.blogspot.com/
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