Join us for our first Fall meeting
Join the Gainesville Chapter of NWL for a general meeting. We'll be discussing the recent attacks against women on campus, the campus and community responses, and how feminists are responding. When: Wed., Sept. 24, 2014 at 5:30 Where: The Institute of Black Culture, 1510 W. University Ave. Directions: On W. Univ. Ave. directly across from…
Join us for an Action Planning Meeting
Are you tired of victim blaming and shaming when women report rape? Do you believe the University of Florida should be doing more to combat rape on campus? Are you ready to take action against rape and violence against women on campus and in our community? Join the Gainesville Chapter of NWL for an action…
Roe v. Wade Event Planning Committee Meeting
The Gainesville Chapter of National Women's Liberation (NWL) is beginning to plan our second annual Roe v. Wade anniversary & NWL benefit show in January. Last year's event- which featured local female-led bands, raffle prizes, political content, food, and drinks- was a huge success. Help us do it again and go further this year! Join…
Roe v. Wade Anniversary Show: A Benefit for National Women’s Liberation
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2015 Time: Doors open at 9pm, Show starts at 10pm Place: The Backyard at Boca Fiesta & Palomino The Gainesville Chapter of National Women's Liberation (NWL) invites you to join us for a Roe v. Wade anniversary & NWL benefit show. The event will feature Howleez, Guts and Letters. If you can't attend,…
NWL Consciousness-Raising Study Group
WHEN: Mondays, January 26, February 9, February 23 & March 9, 6pm to 8:30pm WHERE: Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures, “La Casita” 1504 W. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32603 FEE: $25 (no one turned away for lack of funds) This series of consciousness-raising study groups is for women who want to understand basic truths and political causes of…
Join NWL in NYC to Protest Street Harassment
Join National Women's Liberation and Redstockings for an action to raise consciousness about street and workplace harassment, sexist advertising and the connection between them. When: Saturday, February 7th, Noon-2 Where: Outside American Apparel, 704 Broadway, just north of West 4th Street, New York, NY (see on map) Call on men to stop harassing women and to…
Women of Color Caucus Meeting
Join us for our next Women of Color Caucus Meeting, Sat., February 21, 2015 at noon. We will be holding a consciousness-raising meeting in Gainesville, Florida and New York City at locations to be determined. We will be discussing our experiences with violence by answering the following questions: When have you been physically or verbally threatened or…
NWL Co-sponsors Film Screening of “Made in Dagenham”
Alachua County Labor Coalition is screening the film "Made in Dagenham" on Monday, March 16, at 7PM at the Civic Media Center, 433 S. Main St. The Gainesville Chapter of National Women’s Liberation and Gainesville Area NOW will co-sponsor the event. "Made in Dagenham" is the 2010 film about female workers at the Ford Dagenham (England) car…
Is consumerism a major form of oppression of women?
Ellen Willis's 1969 paper 'Consumerism' and Women takes on this widespread anti-woman misconception. Join us for a study and discussion of the paper at our monthly meeting in April. We encourage participants to read the article, Consumerism and Women, before the meeting, but will also provide hard copies and time to review the piece in the…
New York City General Meeting
Part of our Third Tuesdays Monthly Meetings. New women welcome! When: Tuesday May 19th from 7:00-9:00pm Where: The Commons in Brooklyn, 388 Atlantic Avenue between Hoyt and Bond, near the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street A/C/G. You can also take the 2,3,4,5 to Nevins or the D,N,R to Atlantic-Pacific. map RSVP: Encouraged but not required, to nwl@womensliberation.org. Help us sharpen our aim and…