April 2011
69 posts
Hey Providence!
Big news!: Libertalia will be open semi-regular hours starting today! We’re still renovating, so we’re calling them “donation drop-off hours”, but feel free to come by to check out the space, and chat with collective members. Let us know your ideas for the space, and for radical social change! Here’s our hours for the next week: http://bit.ly/LibertaliaCalendar
For those of you who are...
clitorisesandsnorlaxes asked: How do I find the walk?
Interested in being a Boston Slutwalk volunteer?!
We are going to need a couple extra hands to make sure things run smoothly in two weeks!
-Assistance passing out flyers for workshops/after party. -Setting up tables. -Answering questions. -Help with cleanup. -And more!
Email us at BostonSlutwalk2k11@yahoo.com
The walk is in 2 weeks, and we have 2,000+ attending on Facebook!
goddesspix asked: Do you have to be over 18 to walk?
Take Stand Against Girls Gone Wild; Avoid Therapy →
This is a great opinion piece written by a friend of a Boston Slutwalk organiser!
Kristofer Fiore, a student at Plattsburgh State University, is a self-identified male feminist with a grand background working with sex-positive groups such as Planned Parenthood.
Check it out!
According to the Ottawa Sun, Slutwalkers don't... →
Discussions have risen regarding Slutwalk’s message after recent walks in Ottawa,CA.
(make sure to read the article linked at the bottom from the OttawaSun before jumping right into the article from Linchpin)
Queering Anarchism →
If you’re in the area, there’s an awesome talk on queer theory and anarchism at Hampshire College tonight! It’s going into detail on a forthcoming book from AK Press titled Queering Anarchism. Check it out if you can make it!
Event schedule!
Expect a drafted event schedule this weekend for the walk!
Speakers, film screening, Workshop(s), “After Party”, and more!!
riotgrrrrrrl-deactivated2012101 asked: According to Oh Megan!'s tumblr she is going to the rally. Maybe she would be willing to speak!
http://hiohmegan.tumblr.com/
http://hiohmegan.tumblr.com/
slutwalkdenver asked: Trying to spread the word about the SlutWalk Denver!
http://slutwalkdenver.tumblr.com
http://www.facebook.com/slutwalkdenver
Thank you for the support!
http://slutwalkdenver.tumblr.com
http://www.facebook.com/slutwalkdenver
Thank you for the support!
thefutureismulletproof-deactiva asked: We're actually organising one in the UK now, too. (Hopefully, if all goes well, the first of several)
slutwalkuk.tumblr.com
slutwalkuk.tumblr.com
serenebabe2-deactivated20110817 asked: Not sure anything will come of it, but I emailed Naomi Wolf's assistant about the Boston Slut Walk and she's passing along the info... I think she'd be a great speaker and/or would know great people who might be interested.
amberying asked: There's a Slutwalk Chicago now, too! I'm excited about the interest in this movement.
http://slutwalkchicago.tumblr.com/
http://slutwalkchicago.tumblr.com/
fenice-argento asked: Hey, not going to be one of those people who are like "YOU SPELLED IT WRONG!". However, I did see on the facebook page last week that someone pointed out, a mod responded, and the person offered to fix it via image editing software but no one replied back. I bet there are many people who could fix it for you on photoshop, it seems fairly simple (I'd try but I bet it'd look...
Anonymous asked: Spelled "victim" wrong in the official flyer.
Anonymous asked: I think you should have Eve Ensler, the creator of VAGINA MONOLOGUES, come and speak at the event. She is definitely a woman about equal rights. Plus in one of the monologues, from VAGINA MONOLOGUES, she wrote "Reclaiming Cunt;" which is parallel to the slutwalk.
If you haven't seen / read the play you totally should. It's the best and most liberating I have...
If you haven't seen / read the play you totally should. It's the best and most liberating I have...
Anonymous asked: As a guy that has been sexually assaulted by other guys for the way I dress and look, I think it is important to point out girls are not the only ones this type of ignorance affects.
Slutwalks are popping up all over North America,...
Check out
http://www.slutwalktoronto.com/satellite
to see if a satellite walk is happening near you!
consumingflesh asked: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165512373504416
Have you seen this? Is this for real or what?
Have you seen this? Is this for real or what?
Over 1200 'attending' on Facebook event page
And the Metro Boston article is still #1 on the website!
Keep promoting, and once again feel free to print copies of the flyer and distro!
Email any questions/concerns to BostonSlutwalk2k11@yahoo.com
!!!
We're trying to compile a list of sexist...
Hey Followers!
We are currently trying to get a list of sexist companies together, to see if we can make any pit stops along our route on May 7th!
So tell us, how many do you know of?
Boston Slutwalk 1 month from today!
It will be here before you know it. Make sure you tell everyone you know to go go go!
kavalierism-deactivated20111117 asked: I think Ayanna Pressley would be a really powerful speaker for the walk. In regards to the person who posted about having men speak, there's always our local politicians -- Mike Capuano has been very supportive of Planned Parenthood. I have mostly pro-choice contacts at this point, but it might be a good idea to contact people at NOW or Michael Falcone at NARAL (contact:...
1,0000 attending on facebook!!
Anonymous asked: Sarah Palin.
tourneeduchatnoir asked: I actually don't. I really don't of many people.. except like outlandish famous people. In an ideal world Bill Maher would be there lol.
tourneeduchatnoir asked: Someone who is male . it would be great to hear some men supportive of this cause.
Who do you want to see speak at Boston Slutwalk 2011?
100 followers!
Thanks everyone! Help us spread the wrrrrrd.
kavalierism-deactivated20111117 asked: I just noticed "victim" is misspelled in the flyer! I wasn't sure if this was intentional or not. It looks wonderful. So excited <3
Anonymous asked: Can guys dress slutty for this too?
Anonymous asked: If i am going on the slut walk can i write the word slut on myself
Anonymous asked: Hi there,
Is there a cut off to signing up for the walk?
Or is joining at the last minute ok?
Not 100% if I can make it, but would like to if if works out.
Thanks!
Is there a cut off to signing up for the walk?
Or is joining at the last minute ok?
Not 100% if I can make it, but would like to if if works out.
Thanks!
Speakers, slam poetry, performance art
If you know anyone who is interested in doing either after the walk, get in contact with us!
Our e-mail is bostonslutwalk2k11@yahoo.com
Or if e-mail doesn’t work for you just drop it in our ask.
Help us reach 1,000 by Friday
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Boston Slutwalk makes front page of the Boston... →
Anonymous asked: I wasn't being disrespectful by not going out of my way to sign up for a Tumblr account to ask a question, which you clearly welcome with the Questions link. I wasn't looking to start a heinous debate, I was saying that I didn't understand your point of view and I was asking for clarification, and what the word meant to you. The fact that I am anonymous (or Emily, hi) has nothing to...
Boston Slutwalk in Boston Metro Newspaper →
givethatshitroomtobreathe asked: Hi again,
I don't mean to keep bothering you, but this issue you have with anonymous has to be addressed. To be fair, you're more or less anonymous using the name bostonslutwalk2k11. That's not your real name. I'm more or less anonymous using the name givethatshitroomtobreathe. They're both monikers, as is anonymous itself. The internet provides a forum for...
I don't mean to keep bothering you, but this issue you have with anonymous has to be addressed. To be fair, you're more or less anonymous using the name bostonslutwalk2k11. That's not your real name. I'm more or less anonymous using the name givethatshitroomtobreathe. They're both monikers, as is anonymous itself. The internet provides a forum for...
The word 'Slut' and why is it called a 'Slutwalk'.
The Slutwalk is in retaliation of a Toronto police officer claiming “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.”
Women and men will not be walking as ‘sluts’. They will be walking as full, complete human beings. You do not have to identify as a ‘slut’ in order to walk. You only need to be against rape culture and everything that goes...
Anonymous asked: I happen to agree also, being another neutral opinion. I think it is great what you are striving for, but this type of action I feel is the wrong way of doing it. Reclaiming a word will not stop any type of shame, these actions will still occur. Awareness only does so much and I had several other questions too but how can you say this is a professional forum, and then dismiss questions you feel...
givethatshitroomtobreathe asked: I appreciate your response, and I think the original question asker would be very interested in a post that addresses hir question, which I can only assume is why it was asked in the first place.
givethatshitroomtobreathe asked: Hello,
I don't really have an opinion one way or another regarding the actual SlutWalk, but I would like to add that you not responding to a very valid question from an anonymous person is very poor form. This makes you seem like you're avoiding a serious issue that your event is bound to bring up. If you had addressed this seriously and presented your argument...
I don't really have an opinion one way or another regarding the actual SlutWalk, but I would like to add that you not responding to a very valid question from an anonymous person is very poor form. This makes you seem like you're avoiding a serious issue that your event is bound to bring up. If you had addressed this seriously and presented your argument...
Anonymous asked: Because I don't have a Tumblr account you are dismissing my question? I was completely serious.
Gaining press attention already…
Anonymous asked: You do realize that referring to everyone walking as "sluts" only makes it okay for others to call you sluts, right? I don't understand how marching through Boston in little clothing accomplishes anything. Why would you want to "take back" the word? What does it even mean to you?
tourneeduchatnoir asked: Hey! I live in Providence! I'd love to help out!
fenice-argento asked: I live in Providence! I can't guarantee my time right now but if you let me know what kind of help you need I can (hopefully) help out (I just don't want to make a promise I can't keep, but I am hoping that I can help!)
I'm definitely going to the Boston SlutWalk!
I'm definitely going to the Boston SlutWalk!