[POLITDYKES] Listname: Politidykes Listowner: Dorsie Hathaway Subscribe-via: Mojordomo List Manager Administriva: Dorsie Hathaway POLITIDYKES-- political, progressive! What POLITIDYKES is: It's a discussion list. It's a virtual salon, dedicated to progressive political discussion. It's a political forum. It's for women who identify as bi, lesbian, or queer. What POLITIDYKES is not: It's not a news list, but we can talk about news and events. It's not a classroom, but we can learn from each other. It's not restricted to ANY particular political point of view! POLITIDYKES grew out of a need for progressive political discussion. Webster's, of progressive, includes: of, relating to, or characterized by progress; making use of or interested in new ideas, findings, or opportunities; moving forward or onward: advancing. Communication styles that support progressive discussion include: asking questions, clarifying, paraphrasing; qualifying--"this is my opinion" vs. "this is fact". You are encouraged to discuss, read, write, think, debate, question, clarify, communicate, learn, unlearn. POLITIDYKES is intended to provide women a friendly space for progressive political discussion. Members are encouraged to question, challenge, converse, share, and push the limits of their own understanding. Flaming, name-calling, and the use of disparaging metaphor should be left to other times and spaces. If someone here offends you, please try to address her in a way that leaves room for further dialogue. -- Subscriptions and posting: To SUBSCRIBE to POLITIDYKES: send mail to: majordomo@vector.casti.com subject: Text: subscribe POLITIDYKES -- To POST: Send mail to: POLITIDYKES@vector.casti.com Your message will be redistributed to the entire list. Do not send subscription-type requests to this address! -- To UNSUBSCRIBE from POLITIDYKES, or to change your e-address, send mail to: majordomo@vector.casti.com Cc: Subject: unsubscribe POLITIDYKES -- Majordomo is a computer program. You must send messages directly to the program to get on or off the list. For more info on commands that majordomo will honor, send the message 'help' to majordomo@vector.casti.com. -- Send other questions about the list to the list-owner at the following address: dhathaway@pomona.claremont.edu [Last updated Mon Feb 14 10:13:28 1994] ******************************************************************************