I’m a little late on posting this because the email got lost in my inbox, but I would be seriously remiss if I didn’t mention the opportunity for feminist girls to submit to New Moon, a thoroughly fantastic feminist magazine.
They’re currently accepting submissions for the Jan/Feb 2007 edition, which will be entitled “Letters to Congress,” and they’re planning on sending a copy to every single Congressperson. Very cool. From the press release:
Special Call for Submissions: Write to Congress!
For 13 years, New Moon has printed YOUR opinions on everything from the war in Iraq to making new friends in “Dear Luna.” For our special January/February 2007 “Letter to Congress” issue, we want you to keep telling us what you think-and we want you to tell world leaders, too!
We’ll fill the January/February 2007 “Dear Luna” section with YOUR “Letters to Congress” instead of letters to Luna. So your letter could look like this:
Dear Congress:
I believe that it’s time to address Global Warming. Global Warming is an important issue because . . .
OR, you could write letters to specific members of the U.S. Congress, like this:
Dear Senator Dayton:
I’m writing to thank you for voting against the Federal Marriage Amendment. I’m glad you voted against this amendment because . . .
Feel free to share personal stories, statistics, and conversations you’ve had with friends to back up your ideas. When the issue comes out, girls will be able to read each other’s opinions just like always in “Dear Luna”-except this time, Congress will be listening, too!
Send your Letters to Congress to girl@newmoon.org or New Moon:
Letters to Congress
2 W. First St. #101
Duluth, MN 55802
USA
The deadline is July 19th, so get on it if you’re a feminist girl! And if your girl-days are over and/or if you have any fabulous feminist girls in your life, think about picking up a copy of New Moon for them.
New Moon is also holding an online survey about girls’ political views. Head over and check it out.