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A panel discussion on The Third Wave of Feminism, organized and moderated by feminist activist
Liz Abzug. Panel members include poet and performer, Anne Waldman, award-winning actress and
director Lee Grant, Jerin Alam of the National NOW Young Feminist Task Force and Mia Herndon
of the Third Wave Foundation. The panel discussion will be preceded by a poetry reading by
Anne Waldman and a dance performance by a member of the Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre.
521 West 23 Street (Between 10th/11th Avenues) New York, NY 10011 The gallery holding the panel will exhibit two uniquely different exhibits: CYNTHIA MACADAMS: Feminist Portraits, 1974-1977 and TIMOTHY GREENFIELD-SANDERS: Supermodels of the 70s and 80s
Hosted by Audacia Ray and David Henry Sterry
Happy Ending, 302 Broome Street between Forsyth and Eldridge, in New York City
Thursday, February 4. Doors at 7 pm, reading from 8-10
Stick around after the reading to dance and party with hos, hookers, and ne’er do wells!
21 and up – FREE
15% of the bar goes to support the Sylvia Rivera Law Project
Our performers this month:
Tyler Knight writes short stories and poetry largely rooted in the worlds of adult film, corporate finance and the Fellini-esque characters that occupy them. He’s recently completed an autobiographical short story collection, and a semi-biographical novel.
Since he began writing in 2009, his short stories have been published in several literary magazines including Thieves Jargon, Sex and Murder, and Thirst For Fire. In January 2010, London based publisher Ronin Press published his first chapbook. Tyler also writes a monthly column for For The Girls magazine.
He lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend, parrot and turtles.
Mistress Astrid has been a professional dominatrix and lifestyle player for four years. She is also a proud member of the Leather Family of La Domaine Esemar, the oldest s&m training studio in the country. She has written for $pread Magazine as well the The Indypendent. She has worked as an event emcee, a fetish performer, a nude model and a BDSM educator. She is currently working on her Masters with a focus in Human Sexuality. She hopes to one day complete a dissertation on the female professional dominatrix, as it relates to women’s historical narratives.
Reverend Jen is a performer, painter, playwright, columnist, Troll Museum Curator, underground movie star, open mike host, ASS Magazine founder and elf. She is a columnist for www.artnet.com and a former sex columnist for http://www.nerve.com. Her books include Live Nude Elf: the Sexperiments of Reverend Jen, Sex Symbol for the Insane, Reverend Jen’s Really Cool Neighborhood and a number of handmade books that can be found in collections including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the MoMA Library and the Warhol Museum.
Alex Kinney is an old whore who has prostituted himself in the Ivy League, America’s regional theaters, in the Golden Hills of Hollywood, one cold Christmas in Dublin, and more lengthily, the South of the Slot in San Francisco. Yes, Virginia, there really was a Golden Age of sexuality in San Francisco, and some of us were even getting paid for it. Actually, a LOT of us were getting paid for it, right, David?? The stuff you get me into, jeez…. Alex’s most recent play, Holy Hell, was developed at The Actors Studio.
Nica Noelle is an adult film actress, writer and director. She conceptualized and created Sweetheart Video and Sweet Sinner Films with Jon Blitt of Mile High Media, and was recently hailed by Nightline ABC as the top female adult film director. Nica has been a published writer for many years, and her work has appeared in numerous national magazines and websites. Aside from her continuing work in adult films, Nica is also an avid science and nature writer, and she is currently writing a book about urban wildlife and the relationship between humans and backyard animals.
Dane Cross is a performer in the adult entertainment industry who won Best Male Newcomer at the 2010 AVN Awards. Prior to entering the industry he went to film school and worked in photojournalism. He is 26, and enjoys traveling as much as possible. Currently he’s working on a travel show pilot on youth hostels that he created.
15% of the bar tab goes to support the Sylvia Rivera Law Project.
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence. SRLP is a collective organization founded on the understanding that gender self-determination is inextricably intertwined with racial, social and economic justice. Therefore, we seek to increase the political voice and visibility of low-income people and people of color who are transgender, intersex, or gender non-conforming. SRLP works to improve access to respectful and affirming social, health, and legal services for our communities. We believe that in order to create meaningful political participation and leadership, we must have access to basic means of survival and safety from violence.
What is the Reproductive Health Act?
The Reproductive Health Act (RHA) is a bill that will update New York State’s outdated abortion laws, first passed in 1970. The RHA will codify in New York State law all the rights that are guaranteed by Roe v. Wade, ensuring that women have a fundamental right to control their own sexual and reproductive lives.
Why is New York’s current abortion law inadequate?
New York was the first state to legalize abortion in 1970-before Roe v. Wade was even decided. Legalizing abortion was a trailblazing move, but lawmakers haven’t updated those laws in 39 years. The current laws are outdated because they do not guarantee the right to an abortion if a woman’s health is in danger and treat abortion as a criminal matter, instead of as a health care decision.
What will the Reproductive Health Act do?
Why does New York need the Reproductive Health Act?
Right now, we depend on Roe v. Wade to guarantee our reproductive rights. But the Supreme Court is only one justice away from having an anti-choice majority. Even with its current makeup, the Court has banned an abortion procedure, even if a woman’s health is in danger. The rights protected by Roe are so essential that they need to be written into state law.
How can New York reclaim our leadership on pro-choice legislation?
State legislatures across the country have enacted over 450 bills that would ban or restrict abortion, some of which are a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade. All it takes is one of these challenges to reach the Supreme Court, and Roe could be overturned. Seven states have already passed laws like the Reproductive Health Act. New York needs to reclaim our rightful place as a pro-choice leader by passing this bill.
Why now?
New Yorkers overwhelmingly support a woman’s right to decide when and whether to have a child. In fact, three-quarters of New York voters support the Reproductive Health Act-even after hearing arguments against the bill. The November 2008 elections brought a Democratic majority with pro-choice leadership to Albany. We must seize this opportunity to change New York’s abortion laws.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT – QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. Do New Yorkers support this bill?
A. Yes. New Yorkers overwhelmingly support a woman’s right to decide when and whether to have a child. In fact, three-quarters of New York voters support the Reproductive Health Act — even after hearing arguments against the bill. This bill is a common-sense measure that represents New Yorkers’ values when it comes to a woman’s right to make her own fundamental reproductive health care decisions.
Q: Why do we need this law?
A: New York’s law is outdated and inadequate. After almost 40 years, times have changed but our state law still regulates abortion in the criminal code and lacks protections if a woman’s health is endangered. New York is not secure in relying on the federal protections provided by Roe. State legislatures across the country have enacted over 450 bills that would ban or restrict abortion, some of which are a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade. All it takes is one of these challenges to reach the Supreme Court, and Roe could be overturned. Seven states (CA, CT, HI, ME, MD, NV, WA) have already passed laws like the Reproductive Health Act. New York needs to reclaim our rightful place as a pro-choice leader by passing this bill
Q: Who would be able to provide abortion services under this legislation?
A: : Only qualified medical practitioners with the necessary training to safely provide care to women in need of abortion would be able to provide abortions services. Just like any other medical procedure, practicing without a license or proper training could lead to medical misconduct charges.
Q: Why does the bill contain an exception for women’s health?
A: Some women experience serious health complications during pregnancy and, when faced withsuch medical crises, make hard decisions that are best for them and their families. Some health complications that can arise during pregnancy include, but are not limited to, dangerously high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and infertility. Every situation is different and it important that a woman’s doctor be able to use his or her best medical judgment to make the determination if a pregnant woman’s health is endangered by herpregnancy.
Q: Does this prevent the state from regulating the practice of abortion?
A: No. Just as it does now, the State would be able to regulate abortion in the same way it regulates the delivery of other health care services. This bill would properly prevent the state from imposing regulations on the provision of abortion that have no relation to health or safety.
Q: Does the legislation allow abortions to be performed at any stage of pregnancy, as claimed by the bill’s opponents?
A: The Reproductive Health Act protects a woman’s life and health throughout the course of pregnancy by ensuring that her physician can use his or her best medical judgment without government interference. The legislation would allow abortions up to the time of viability and after that point only if the woman’s life or health is in danger. Almost all abortions are performed in the first trimester, but sometimes women learn they are carrying a fetus with anomalies or experience pregnancy complications that place their life or health at risk. Women’s health is not a trivial matter and there is no evidence that women seek abortions for minor medical problems. We trust women and their families, in consultation with their physician, to make their own private medical decisions, and believe that politicians should not interfere with these deeply private and personal matters.
Q: Would this bill force doctors or religious hospitals to perform abortions or remove existing conscience protections, as opponents claim?
A: No. Existing conscience protections in New York law allow individuals and health care facilities, like Catholic hospitals, to refuse to provide abortions if they have religious or moral objections. This bill does not alter or remove those protections.
Q. What is the effect of removing regulation of abortion from the Criminal Code?
A: The criminal provisions in New York law are the legacy of a time before Roe, when abortion was illegal and women had to resort to back alley abortions. That is no longer the case. Abortion is legal, safe and accessible, and doctors shouldn’t have to worry about prosecution for providing them. Abortion should be regulated as a question of public health and medical practice, not as a crime.
Q: Would this bill prevent the prosecution of a criminal whose illegal act caused a pregnancy loss?
A: No. The loss of a wanted pregnancy is a tragic event for a woman. Criminal acts against women that result in termination of pregnancy could still be charged under numerous provisions of the criminal code, including assault and unauthorized practice of medicine. Additionally, this bill appropriately stiffens available penalties for criminal acts against pregnant women that result in pregnancy loss by including pregnancy loss in the definition of “serious physical injury.” It is already a crime to assault a person, pregnant or not; this legislation would ensure that criminal acts that cause a loss of pregnancy are punished appropriately.
Q: How does this bill impact the Supreme Court decision in Gonzales v. Carhart and the federal abortion ban?
A: The Supreme Court ruled that the federal ban on an abortion procedure can be enforced, even though it does not contain an exception to preserve a woman’s health. This bill cannot override that decision, but it does mean that as a matter of New York State laws and regulations, women’s health will always be protected.
GET INVOLVED! Engage your local community by getting petitions signed, hosting events, posting videos, more…contact:
Lalena Howard, MSW
Community Organizer
NARAL Pro-Choice New York
646-520-3506
lhoward@prochoiceny.org
www.prochoiceny.org
http://www.prochoiceny.org/getinvolved/
STAY-TUNED FOR ADDITIONAL PARADIGM SHIFT EVENTS/ACTIONS/VIDEOS ON THE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS & THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT
Related content:
Paradigm Shift hosted several related events:
• 11/2/09- NARAL’s Pro-Choice Election Phone Banks- Co-sponsored by Paradigm Shift
• 9/23/09- “Fight for Your Reproductive Rights: How You Can Help Pass the Reproductive Health Act” co-sponsored by NYCLU, featuring Corinne Carey, Interim director, Reproductive Rights Project, New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), Rev. Matthew Westfox, National Coordinator for Field Services at Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice & Associate, Pastor at All Souls Bethlehem Church, Dr. Carol Roye, EdD, RN, CPNP, researcher in reproductive health, Jenn Proulx, Filmmaker of “Another New Yorker for the Reproductive Health Act”.
• 1/21/09- Roe vs. Wade Anniversary documentary screening of “I Had An Abortion” and discussion with Jennifer Baumgardner, Activist, Author, Filmmaker, Gillian Aldrich, Filmmaker, and women featured in the film. Portion of proceeds to NY Abortion Access Fund.
• 12/7/07- Abortion Speak Out and Open Mic
Upcoming related parter events and videos:
Partner Event: Feminists Fight Back Against Attacks on Reproductive Rights
Jennifer Baumgardner speaks about book ‘Abortion and Life’
Reproductive Health Act (Phone) Call to Action
Wednesday, January 27th
6:30-8:00 PM EST
Call-in toll-free from anywhere in New York State
Calling all pro-choice New Yorkers! Please join us on Wednesday, January 27th for NARAL Pro-Choice New York’s Reproductive Health Act (Phone) Call to Action. January marks the start of New York’s legislative session and our goal is to pass the Reproductive Health Act this year! This critical bill will protect the fundamental right of a woman and her doctor to make private medical decisions here in New York State.
Call-in to kick-off the legislative session and the New Year by learning more about the Reproductive Health Act and what you can do to get it passed in 2010! We will go over everything included in the bill and share opportunities for all pro-choice New Yorkers – from Buffalo to Staten Island – to get involved.
RSVP to Community Organizer Lalena Howard at lhoward@prochoiceny.org or 646-520-3506 today. Conference call number, agenda and materials will be provided when you RSVP.
Facebook Invitation: http://www.facebook.com/naralprochoicenewyork#/event.php?eid=253934796922&index=1
INDWELLING IV: Living in a Female Body: The Project Continues
— HONORING Nona Willis Aronowitz, Co-author of GIRLDRIVE-CRISS-CROSSING AMERICA, REDEFINING FEMINISM.
Willis Aronowitz is a journalist and cultural critic who writes about women, sex, feminism, film, and music for numerous publications including The Nation, The Village Voice, The New York Observer, Salon, Double X and Bitch. She blogs at Girl-drive.com.
— Cheryl Cochran, actor and elder at Middle Collegiate Church will enact a piece from BELOVED about the body. Cochran’s Philadelphia credits include Romeo and Juliet, The Blacks and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Off-off Broadway credits include The Children’s Hour, Zoo Story, Dark of the Moon & Fire on Wall Street. She has also worked with Bil Wright on Eva’ Baby & For Sakia Gunn.
— SPEAKOUT our time-honored forum for women to find their individual voice and share experiences, allowing the personal experience of each woman to be heard, dignified, and transformed by our coming together.
— WOMEN’S BODIES/WOMEN’S ART, an art exhibition by women portraying the female body, organized by Caren Schapiro, LMSW, MFA, artist and graduate of The WTCI.
— Courtney E. Martin will announce The WTCI’s forthcoming international campaign, Endangered Species: Preserving the Female Body.
THE WOMEN’S THERAPY CENTRE INSTITUTE
(212) 721-7005 www.wtci-nyc.org wtcinyc@mac.com
February 6, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Friends Meeting House, 15 Rutherford Place 15th St. between 2nd and 3rd Aves – near Union Square
Tickets: $10-$75 Available in advance or at the door
Young Women’s Empowerment Project: Girls in the Sex Trade on How They Fight Back & Heal
Come hear the findings from Young Women’s Empowerment Project’s innovative Participatory Action Research Study:
“Girls do what they have to do to survive: Illuminating Methods Used by Girls in the Sex Trade to Fight Back and Heal – A study of Resilience and Resistance”
This study was designed, conducted and analyzed by girls with current or former experience in the sex trade and street economy.
Research Release In New York City
DATE: Friday, January 29, 2010
TIME: 3pm- 5pm
LOCATION: Graduate Center, CUNY
365 5th Ave, New York Room C203-205
RSVP to: research[@]youarepriceless.org
Research Release In Washington, DC
DATE: Monday, February 1, 2010
TIME: 1pm-4pm
LOCATION: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Room: MLK Room A-5
RSVP to: research[@]yourarepriceless.org
This event is co sponsored by: The Third Wave Foundation, The Cricket Island Foundation, The Funders’ Collaborative on Youth Organizing and Different Avenues.
One of the Most Important Tests You’ll Ever Take
Free HIV testing, Free workshops and Free Goodie Bags
Monday, February 1, 2010
3-9pm
A Collaboration of
GMHC, Poly Patao Productions (P3) and The Pleasure Chest NYC
Come at anytime between the hours of 3 and 9pm
Get tested, get a goodie bag, free safer sex materials and attend a workshop
All FREE!!! All Welcomed!!!
Get your results in 20 minutes!!!
(Please RSVP at PolyPatao@gmail.com for workshop. Space is limited)
The Tisch Building
119 West 24 Street Between 6th and 7th
6th floor
Contact Ignacio at 917-554-5438
Or Susana at 212-367-1108
3pm Sexual Empowerment
This workshop will discuss the ways in which we are taught about sex and how rigged it is. We will discuss the dominant-culture model of sex, love and relationships. We will discuss the path that begins within. Discussing our bodies and acceptance that must come in order to interact, communicate and be intentional with others. This workshop will also go into intentionality, negotiation and safety.
6pm Playing with Roles: How to Spice up your sex life
Join us in exploring fantasy and role-playing to enhance your sex life. Be anything or anyone you want. Let go of your inhibitions and imagine.
GMHC – Fight Aids. Love Life.
http://www.gmhc.org/
P3 – Sexual Liberation for All!
http://polypataoproductions.com/
We Know Sex
http://www.thepleasurechest.com/
Call For Proposals
PERFORMING THE WORLD 2010: Can Performance Change the World?
The sixth Performing the World conference will be held in New York City from Thursday, September 30 through Sunday, October 3, 2010. The theme of this year’s conference is: “Can Performance Change the World?”
With this theme, we ask performance activists and scholars to reflect on and address the political aspects of their performance work; at the same time, we invite social change activists to reflect on and address the performance aspects of their political activities. We are looking for proposals —for panels, workshops, performances, demonstrations, installations, etc. — that address this overarching question.
The sponsors of Performing the World — the East Side Institute for Group and Short Term Psychotherapy and the All Stars Project, Inc. — are based in New York City. For decades, both organizations have worked to create a performance-oriented culture and community, in conscious and direct relationship to progressive social change. Our activities involve all neighborhoods and social strata in New York City, and have created an international network of connections.
We envision Performing the World 2010 as a three-day “performance of conversation” with people from all over the world — scholars and researchers; teachers, therapists, social workers and community organizers; doctors and other health workers; theatre and other performance artists; union activists and business leaders; economists and political activists — on the subject of performance and the transformation of the individual, the community, and the world.
The question “Can Performance Change the World?” suggests many themes and topics. Here are a few:
• Does performance contribute to people seeing the world in new ways?
• Play, performance and learning in and outside of school
• Community, therapy and community therapy
• Playing at work and working at play
• New health care performances for connecting mind and body
• Therapy, performance and emotional growth
• How is the economy performing?
• What does performing on stage have to do with performing off-stage?
• Group creativity and social change
• Performance, activism and revolution
Proposal submission forms are available at http://www.performingtheworld.org. Proposals are due March 15, 2010.
Conference Fees (fees are for the entire conference; there is no day rate)
Before July 1, 2010: US$215
After July 1, 2010: US$245
A key part of the Performing the World experience is the person-to-person connection — building new relationships with people from around the globe. If you need a place to stay during the conference, our International Host Committee will make every effort to find you one in the home of a New Yorker. Housing request forms are available on the website.
Additional information about the conference, and forms for registration, housing and financial aid can be found at www.performingtheworld.org.
For any questions please contact conference producer Madelyn Chapman at mchapman@eastsideinstitute.org or 212-941-9400, ext 385.
