Category Archives: feminism

(Very) Thankful Thursday

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Janet

  Oh my goodness! There are few things more humbling, heartwarming and sniffly-making, than an unexpected gift from thoughtful, generous, beautiful people. To the Joyous Birth women of Western Australia, I say a huge thankful thank you. I’m truly moved … Continue reading →

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Only Love

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Janet

How we treat grieving women and families is a test of our capacity for love and compassion. May I never be found wanting in those. Tweet

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Revolutionary

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Janet

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Do we need a new birth movement? What’s wrong with the human rights movement we have?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Janet

“But what should I do??” “Nothing, dear, you’re not qualified.” Monty Python, Meaning of Life, Birth.   Birth activists are fond of pointing out the expertification of obstetrics and it is undeniably a field rife with Experts of all kinds, … Continue reading →

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(Very) Thankful Thursday

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Janet

Unbeknownst to me, a friend decided that I needed some loving up and thanks. I even consulted with her, and others, about whether or not to write this post and then decided on balance that thanking needed to happen! Feminism … Continue reading →

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I support Lisa Barrett and that’s final

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Janet

One for you, Lisa. So much love to you as you do battle with the ugly coal face of misogyny in Australia. We love you. Tweet

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Death threats and hate crimes – Naomi Dunford shares

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Janet

When you have people deeply invested in pushing their repressive agendas, sometimes they don’t care how they do it. Naomi Dunford has experienced some of the worst of the cyberbullying around, when it’s moved off the web and into her … Continue reading →

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National day of action to support the Cairns Couple.

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Janet

A woman in QLD is facing 7 years in prison after being charged with having an abortion. Her partner is facing 3 years in prison. Yes, really. Most of us don’t know abortion is still on the criminal code in … Continue reading →

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First time birthing women? What do you wish you’d known?

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Janet

What do you wish you’d known before you’d birthed? What stopped you hearing the nurturing advice you received? One more comment I received when I asked women these questions was: why go to hospital for 15 mins of pushing and … Continue reading →

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No Virginia, abortion isn’t legal in Australia

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Janet

“For years, women in Queensland have been assured that the anti-abortion laws were a ‘dead letter’ – that they would never be used. Now a young woman and her partner are facing trial under these laws and facing the prospect of years in prison.” Continue reading →

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