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Res ipsa loquitur


October 23, 2011

Dear Friend,

Our movement for change is growing roots. Last week, LA became the first city in the world to pass a resolution in solidarity with the Occupy Together movement and we celebrated the one-month anniversary of Occupy Wall St. And CODEPINKers have lent their bodies and their voices to this grassroots movement for change.

We’ve been wary of the “occupy” frame since it was first suggested. We take words seriously and since our primary focus is ending occupations and reinvesting in life-affirming activities, we will continue critiquing the movement as we help build it.

We know that rape is an occupation of our bodies. We know that rape is used as a weapon of war. And we know that women's participation in decision-making is as imperative in resolving economic injustice as it is in resolving armed conflict. Together, we can ensure that ½ of the 99% are equal participants in the creation of a better world.

Onwards towards gender inclusivity,
Alli, C.J., Farida, Gayle, Janet, Jodie, Juliana, Kristen, Lisa, Nancy, Medea, Melanie, Rae, Rosie, Sanaa, Sharon, and Tighe

P.S. Read Medea’s piece The Only 'Success' in Iraq is that U.S. Troops Are Leaving



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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

"lent their bodies "
aaiieeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

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