“QUIET RUMORS” is a class being offered through the New Orleans Free School Network during the Summer 2011 semester, presented by Ladies Night.  We chose this zine because it is a great introduction to and overview of anarchist-feminist theory, ranging from historical figures like Emma Goldman to anarchists of the second- and third-waves.  (Yeah, I said it.)  Edited by the Dark Star Collective, originally published in 1984 by Rebel Press, and then again as an expanded edition in 2002 by AK Press, we will be reading a hybrid of both editions over twelve weeks, copies of which will be provided.  Links to individual articles follow the class schedule below.

Participation costs nothing but your time and is limited only to those folks who feel like ladies.   While we highly encourage everyone to attend as many discussion sessions as they can, the readings aren’t necessarily dependent on one another.  If you’ve missed a class but, would like to drop in, please do!  Holler any of your questions or concerns at ladiesnight@noboyfriends.org.  See you on Sunday!

Readings Schedule & Discussion Notes (Updated):

1. 5/29    Class introductions and syllabus
2. 6/5    Foreword & “Quiet Rumors: An Introduction to this Anthology” by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
3. 6/12    “Anarcha-Feminism: Two Statements” by Red Rosa & Black Maria & “Feminism as Anarchism” by Lynne Farrow
4. 6/19     “Socialism, Anarchism, and Feminism” by Carol Ehrlich
5. 6/26    “Anarchism: the Feminist Connection” by Peggy Kornegger
6. 7/3      “Voltairine DeCleyre: An Introduction” by Marian Leighton & “The Making of an Anarchist” by Voltairine DeCleyre
7. 7/10    “Untying the Knot: Feminism, Anarchism, and Organisation” by CS, “The Tyranny of  Structurelessness” by Jo Freeman aka Joreen and “The Tyranny of Tyranny” by Cathy Levine
8. 7/17    “The Tragedy of Women’s Emancipation” by Emma Goldman
9. 7/24    “Make Your Own Tea: Women’s Realm and Other Recipes and Patterns” by Alice Nutter
10. 7/31    *CANCELLED*
11. 8/7    Rote Zora & Mujeres Creando
12. 8/14    Practical applications and the future

Links:

• “Anarcha-Feminism: Two Statements” by Red Rosa & Black Maria
• “Anarchism: The Feminist Connection” by Peggy Kornegger
• “Feminism as Anarchism” by Lynne Farrow
• “Make Your Own Tea: Women’s Realm and Other Recipes and Patterns” by Alice Nutter
• “The Making of an Anarchist” by Voltairine DeCleyre
• Mujeres Creando
• “Quiet Rumors: An Introduction to this Anthology” by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
• Rote Zora
• “Socialism, Anarchism, and Feminism” by Carol Ehrlich
• “The Tragedy of Women’s Emancipation” by Emma Goldman
• “The Tyranny of Structurelessness” by Jo Freeman aka Joreen
• “The Tyranny of Tyranny” by Cathy Levine
• “Untying the Knot: Feminism, Anarchism, and Organisation” by CS
• “Voltairine DeCleyre: An Introduction” by Marian Leighton