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This article, for the soc.feminism newsgroup, provides a list of
various resources and feminist organizations.  Much information is
still needed, and any contributions are gratefully accepted.  The
preponderance of information here is for the USA; information about
organizations in other countries would be greatly appreciated.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  I.  Feminist Organizations
 II.  Related Organizations
III.  Feminist and Women-Oriented Magazines
 IV.  Feminist and Women-Oriented Electronic Mailing Lists
  V.  Catalogues.

Disclaimer: This is intended to be an informational compilation of
potential resources for women.  No endorsement of any particular
organization herein is to be inferred from its presence in this
listing.

I.  Feminist Organizations.

  Association of Libertarian Feminists (ALF) [USA]
      P.O.Box 20252, London Terrace P.O.
      New York, New York 10011

    Membership is $ 10 and includes 4 issues of the newsletter.
    Goals are to (quoting from their newsletter header):
      * encourage women to become economically self-sufficient and
        psychologically independent
      * publicize and promote realistic attitudes toward female
        competence, achievement and potential
      * oppose the abridgment of individual rights by any government
        on account of sex
      * work toward changing sexist attitudes and behavior exhibited
        by individuals
      * provide a libertarian alternative to those aspects of the
        women's movement that tend to discourage independence and
        individuality

  Association for Women in Computing
      AWC, Inc. National
      41 Sutter Street
      Suite 1006
      San Francisco, California  94104

    This is a national organization which was begun 14 years ago. 

  Feminists For Life (FFL) [USA]
      811 E 47th Street
      Kansas City, Missouri  64110
      816-753-2130.

    Feminists for Life is a pro-woman pro-life organization.  The
    feminist part is they support equal opportunity and equal
    protection under the law for women, i.e., "mainstream" feminism
    minus the abortion rights agenda.  The pro-life part means they
    are anti-abortion, anti-capital punishment, anti-euthanasia, etc.,
    i.e., support a consistent life ethic.  From the statement of
    purpose: "As seekers of peace and equality and protectors of life,
    we pursue constructive, non-violent solutions to human problems.
    Since feminism rests upon the principles of justice, non-violence,
    and non-discrimination, abortion and other forms of
    institutionalized killing are inconsistent with these founding
    principles.  We seek to identify and correct those practices which
    exploit women and children and deny them their true equality. As
    feminist women and men, we must be consistent in our demand for
    human rights."  FFL is a secular organization and a national one,
    though many states have state chapters.

  Foundation for Women's Resources

  Fund for the Feminist Majority, The [USA]
  (also called The Feminist Majority Foundation)
      P.O. Box 96780
      Washington DC 20077-7277
    
    The Fund for the Feminist Majority, located in Washington DC, was
    founded by Eleanor Smeal a few years ago [2-4], primarily as a
    research organization or a feminist institute.  Eleanor Smeal is a
    former NOW president.

    Its status as an organization separate from NOW is unclear to me
    [and others too].  Some people include the Fund as part of NOW,
    others believe Ms Smeal still runs NOW.  In any case, the methods
    of the two groups are different.

    The Fund does not "lobby" in the typical sense of the word, as NOW
    does.  However, the Fund does maintain strong positions such as:
	- pro choice
	- anti pornography

    The Fund accumulates and disseminates information about the status
    of, and on issues pertaining to, women.

    The Fund's primary campaign has been the "5% campaign", referring
    to the fact that while women comprise the majority of the
    population, the have only a meager 5% representation in all forms
    of government.  The goal of this campaign is to get more women
    elected to government positions.  It seems to be the Fund's belief
    that social change will only happen through changes in government.

  International Network of Women in Technology (WITI)
      4641 Burnet Avenue, 
      Sherman Oaks CA 91403
      WITI@cup.portal.com, 818 990-1987.

    Press Release in December 1991:
      The International Network of Women in Technology (WITI) today
    announced the formation of a grass roots organization of women
    in technology from all sectors.  A cooperative, mutually
    supportive international organization, WITI seeks to form
    strategic alliances with industry, government and universities
    to dramatically improve the status of women in technology
    towards advancing into higher levels of management and fulfill
    significant leadership roles.
      "In industry and government, the role of technology is a
    critical factor in winning global markets and establishing
    timely competitive advantages.  Women are positioned as never
    before to participate on an equal economic and political status
    with men!" said Carolyn Leighton, Founding Executive Director
    and President of Criterion Research.  The recent Department of
    Labor "Glass Ceiling Report" recently concluded that women are
    not successfully pushing beyond mid-management boundaries - only
    a 3% difference in the last 10 years.  In the executive
    management ranks, the track record is even more dismal,
    according to a recent Fortune survey. WITI's mission is to
    change this statistic dramatically by ensuring that its members
    can participate in opportunities where their capabilities and
    expertise can have significant positive impact and visible
    success.  One key to success is the ready accessibility to and
    leverage of information and expertise available through the WITI
    worldwide electronic network.
      "It is time for us to return to a positive, entrepreneurial,
    pioneering spirit", continued Leighton.  "Our energy should not
    be wasted on defensive or offensive tactics, but instead, affirm
    the power we already hold - our intelligence, intuitiveness,
    creativity and natural leadership skills.  We want to team with
    top leaders to find better technological solutions to problems
    not being dealt with effectively. Instead of insisting on
    nonsexist terms, I would prefer to see and hear terms like
    'Chairwoman of the Board' as frequently as 'Chairman of the
    Board'."
      WITI plans to link with other organizations to leverage
    others' efforts to the benefit of WIT members and looks forward
    to making contacts with other groups committed to improving
    women's participation in technical leadership.

  League of Women Voters, The [USA]
      PO Box 96045
      Washington, DC 20077-7330
    OR (don't know which is current)
      1730 M Street
      Washington, DC 20036
      (202) 429-1965

    "Founded in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan
    political organization that encourages citizens to play an
    informed and active role in government.  At the local, state, and
    national levels, the League works to influence public policy
    through education and advocacy.  Any person of voting age, male or
    females, may become a League member.  All members receive `The
    National Voter.'"

    The League DOES NOT endorse candidates!  It does endorse issues at
    the local, state, and national levels.  It currently holds the
    position, at the national level, that "public policy in a
    pluralistic society must affirm the right of privacy to make
    reproductive choices."  The cover story in the April/May 1991
    "National Voter" was on "Protecting the Right to Choose" --
    full-page letter from the LWV President in that issue detailed the
    League's "Take Back the System" campaign.

    "Take Back the System" endorses:
      1) Push for televised debates during primaries.
      2) A 900 number for campaign watches, for voters
         to complain about or praise specific campaigns.
      3) Expand the electorate -- improve and extend registration
         efforts, particularly among 18-25 year old Americans.
      4) Push for campaign finance reform: limit the amount cadidates
         can receive from PACs; limits and disclosures of "soft money"
         donations; restore federal tax credits for small political
         contributions from individuals.
      5) Push to reach "disaffected" citizens who have taken themselves
         out of the "system" because of frustration, anger, or confusion.

  National Action Commitee on the Status of Women, The [CANADA]

  National Organization of Women (NOW) [USA]
   NOW is the National Organization for Women.  It was headed by
   Molly Yard for many years; Patricia Ireland is the new president
   as of 1991.
   1) Pro-choice.
   2) Officially neutral on questions of banning pornography:
      ``We are, obviously, acutely aware of the dangers of limiting
      free speech and publications, because many feminist
      publications have been, at various points, subject to
      suppression.''  Patricia Ireland, [at the time] NOW's
      executive vice president.

  Project on the Status and Education of Women [USA]
      Association of American Colleges
      1818 R Street, NW
      Washington DC 20009

    "The Project on the Status and Education of Women of the
    Association of American Colleges provides information concerning
    women in education, and works with institutions, government
    agencies and other associations and programs affecting women in
    higher education.  The Project is funded by Carnegie Corporation
    of New York and The Ford Foundation."

    They have a number of publications and articles available via mail
    for a modest fee (write to the above address, enclose the money).
    For a list of all PSEW publications, send a self-addressed,
    stamped envelope with your request. Among these publications are:
      * _In Case of Sexual Harassment: A Guide for Women_ ($2)
      * _"Friends" Raping Friends: Could it Happen to You?_ ($2)
      * Sexual Harassment Package ($5).  Includes
          _Sexual Harassment: A Hidden Issue_
          Selected Articles from ON CAMPUS WITH WOMEN
          _Title VII Sexual Harassment Guidelines and Educational
          Employment_
          _What Can Students do about Sexual Discrimination?_
          _Writing a Letter to the Sexual Harasser: Another Way of 
          Dealing With the Problem_
          _Harvard Issues Statement about Sexual Harassment and
          Related Issues_
      * Campus Rape Packet ($5).  Includes
          _Campus Gang Rape: Party Games?_
          _The Problem of Rape on Campus_
      * Student Climate Issues Packet ($7).  Includes
          _The Classroom Climate: A Chilly One for Women?_
          _Selected Activities Using "The Classroom Climate: A Chilly
          One for Women?"_
          _Out of the Classroom: A Chilly Campus Climate for Women?_
      * _Looking for More Than a Few Good Women in Traditionally Male
        Fields_ ($5)

  Society of Women Engineers
      United Engineering Center, Room 305
      345 East 47th Street
      New York, NY   10017
      (212) 705-7855
    
    (From the SWE Section Manual:) "The Society of Women Engineers is
    a non-profit, educational, service organization of graduate
    engineers, men and women with equivalent engineering experience,
    and men and women who are dedicated to the advancement of women in
    the the engineering profession.  It is a national organization
    numbering in the thousands with some international members."

     "The Society of Women Engineers:
          - Stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as
            engineers and leaders
          - Expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive
            force in improving the quality of life
          - Demonstrates the value of diversity."

    SWE is organized in local "sections" (both student and
    professional).  Many sections of SWE have speaker's bureaus that
    give speaches/presentations to local schools, many are involved in
    Girl Scouts badge programs.  One section actually began a "Teacher
    In Service Training Program", where local SWE members ran a course
    to teach more science to elementary school teachers.  There are
    regional meetings and a national convention too.  I attended a
    regional convention that focused upon skills development (e.g.
    negotiation skills, mentoring (giving and receiving), public
    speaking).

  Women's Action Alliance [USA]

  Women in Engineering Program Advocates Network (WEPAN)
    
    WEPAN (Women in Engineering Program Advocates Network) was founded
    2 years ago by Cathy Deno and directors of Women in Engineering
    Programs at Stevens Institute of Technology (Susan Metz) and the
    University of Washington (Suzanne Brainard).  We had a national
    conference sponsored by NSF and several corporations in June, 1990
    at which it was decided to form a new organization (rather than
    become a part of the Society of Women Engineers or the American
    Society of Engineering Education).  The purpose of WEPAN is "to
    increase the number of young women who pursue careers in
    engineering by encouraging the initiation and expansion of Women
    in Engineering Programs at colleges and universities throughout
    the United States."  WEPAN was incorporated in 1991 and held
    another National Conference.  We now have a membership of some 239
    individuals from more than 100 different institutions and
    companys.

    There are several publications which have resulted from the first
    two years of existence which may be of interest to you.  All of
    them can be ordered from:

      Cathy Deno
      WEPAN Member Services
      Purdue University
      Women in Engineering Programs
      CIVL Bldg. - G293
      West Lafayette, IN 47907

      by e-mail:  wiep@ecn.purdue.edu
      by phone: (317) 494-5387

       * Proceedings, Women in Engineering Conference May 30-June 1,
         1990 (257 pages, 41 papers) - no charge while quantities last
       * Proceedings, Women in Engineering Conference June 2-4, 1991
         (178 pages, 23 papers) - $15
       * Directory of College/University Programs for Women in
         Engineering (40 pages, listing of contact persons and program
         offerings of 187 institutions) - single copies, no charge
       * Catalogue of Resource Materials for Women in Engineering
         Programs (almost 1200 entries describing: Program Fundings,
         Program Offerings, Professional Networks, Publications
         Available and Prevalent Issues) - available on disc - $25 for
         non-members or hard copy $25 everyone; individual sections
         can also be reproduced at cost of copies and mailing.

    Membership in WEPAN is $30 for an individual, $200 for an
    institution (which can designate three individuals as members),
    $500 for a corporate membership (which can designate three
    individuals as members), or $1,000 for an endowing corporate
    member (which can designate five individuals as members).  
    
  Women's International Network News
      Fran P. Hosken
      187 Grant Street
      Lexington, MA 02173
      617-862-9431  

    "All the news that is fit to print by, for, and about women".
    Four issues a year, institutional subscriptions $40, individual
    $30, previous years, $15.  Fran will mail out a copy to anyone
    contributing information.
 
    Fran is Austrian, graduated Smith in 1940, joined the Coast Guard,
    has done field work worldwide, particularly in Africa.  She has
    written and taught widely on architecture, urban studies, women's
    development and communication, is working on a series of
    educational childbirth materials for worldwide use, is famous for
    her human rights/ health action network, which agitated unto the
    UN on genital and sexual mutilation of women and is listed in most
    WHO'S WHO's.
         
  Women's Online Network (WON)

    The Women's Online Network (WON) will distribute information, aid
    in the coordination of useful political action, and provide a
    forum for devloping strategies to improve the position of women in
    our society.

    Carmela M. Federico and Stacy M. Horn founded WON in January 1992.
    It is based in New York City on ECHO, Ms. Horn's public BBS.  Its
    members will include online women, women's organizations, and
    citizens throughout the United States who are interested in a just
    society. WON will focus on direct action, advocacy, and
    dissemination of the information that women need to "make
    decisions, work freely and play with abandon."  Groups have
    already used WON to distribute information about silicone breast
    implants and to coordinate efforts to prevent the re-election of
    Congresspeople whot voted to confirm Judge Thomas.
 
    Through Internet mail, WON members will communicate with each
    other and post notices of political actions.  A discussion forum
    on ECHO will also be established, the contents of which will be
    distributed electronically to members who choose not to join ECHO.
    ECHO membership will be offered at a reduced rate to WON members.
 
    To join WON, you can contact the co-founders at (212) 255-3839
    (voice), (212) 989-8411 (ECHO) or via email to either:
    carmela@echo.panix.com or horn@echo.panix.com.  Membership entails
    a yearly fee of $20, negotiable if necessary.
 
    
II.  Related Organizations.

[By "related," I mean organizations that are not specifically feminist,
 but enjoy feminist support, or are for/by women.]

  AAUW
      American Association of University Women
      ATTN: Julia Severson
      1111 16th Street, N.W.
      Washington, D.C.  20036
      202/785-7700

  AWSDA
      American Women's Self Defense Association
      713 N. Wellwood Avenue
      Lindenhurst, NY 11757
      Attention:  Elizabeth Kennedy
      (516) 226-8383
    
    A non-profit organization, AWSDA is dedicated to promoting women's
    awareness about rape prevention and self defense. FBI statistics
    indicate that one in ten women will be raped. Some studies have
    shown that one in four women may be sexually assaulted in her
    lifetime.  These figures, if correct, are abhorrent and AWSDA is
    trying to do something about it.  AWSDA is in the process of
    setting up programs to do things such as national advertising
    campaigns, and maintaining a referral database of services
    available for victims of violent crimes. AWSDA helps to further
    educate male and female self defense and rape prevention
    instructors by holding an annual seminar and by publishing a
    quarterly newsletter.  Through sharing our expertise (particularly
    via the newsletter and annual seminars) AWSDA brings together all
    of those people interested in women's self defense.

    In order to continue to achieve these goals and more, AWSDA needs
    the support of interested, motivated persons. We need you - men
    and women who care enough to show their support for AWSDA.  Men
    and women from all walks of life and all backgrounds.  Together we
    can make a difference.  Call or write to the address above or
    e-mail to "eileen@camb.com" for more information and an
    application form. If you e-mail to me, please be sure to include
    your postal mailing address. We look forward to hearing from you.

  American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) [USA]
      132 West 43rd Street
      New York, NY  10036

    Founded in 1920. Pro- reproductive choice; pro- lesbian & gay
    rights.  [From ACLU Briefing Paper #1 (published in 1991):] "The
    ACLU is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 250,000-member public interest
    organization devoted exclusively to protecting the basic civil
    liberties of all Americans, and extending them to groups that have
    traditionally been denied them."

  Committee on Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE)

    The National Research Council (NRC) has established, within the
    Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, the Committee on
    Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE) in 1990.  The latter is
    responsible for activities for facilitating the entry and
    retention of a greater number of talented women into scientific
    and engineering careers. Therefore, they are mainly focused on the
    postsecondary segments of the Education/Employment pipeline. They
    held their first meeting in March 1991 and their activities are as
    follows:
      (1) collect and disseminate current data on the participation of
          women in science and engineering in the fields of academe,
          government, industry, and professional societies.
      (2) monitor the progress of efforts to increase the
          participation of women in S&E careers
      (3) conduct symposia, workshops and other meetings to explore
          the policy environment, to stimulate and encourage
          initiatives in program development for women in S&E, and to
          evaluate their effectiveness on a regular basis
      (4) propose research and conduct special studies on issues
          relevant to women scientists and engineers so as to develop
          reports to document evidence and articulate NRC
          recommendations for actions.

  Emily's List [USA]
      1112 16th Street, NW
      Suite 750
      Washington, D.C.  20036
      (202) 887-1957

    EMILY (Early Money Is Like Yeast)'s List is a "donor network" --
    the organization itself does not give money to candidates;
    instead, it recommends a list of candidates to the members of the
    network and the members write checks directly to the campaigns of
    the candidates they choose.  Their focus is on electing pro-choice
    Democratic women to state and national office.  They distribute a
    well-researched and very detailed (2 pages' worth) profile of each
    recommended candidate to the network membership.

    To become a member of EMILY's List, one must pay a membership fee
    of $100 every 2 years, and pledge to write a minimum of 2 checks a
    year, for a minimum of $100 each, to a minimum of 2 candidates.

  Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) [USA]
      1400 20th St. NW, Suite 104,
      Washington, DC 20036
      202-785-5100
    
  National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) [USA]

  National Gay and Lesbian Task Force [USA]

  National Institutes of Health: Office of Research on Women's Health    
      301-402-1770
    
  National Roundtable for Women in Prisons [USA]

  National Women's Health Network [USA]
      1325 G Street, NW (Lower Level)
      Washington, DC 20005-2052
    
    Provides information on many aspects of health care for women.
    There is a bimonthly newsletter as well as an informational
    resource center provided. The newsletter is informative and very
    interesting.  They advocate reforms and legislation affecting
    research into women's health care, and availability of women's
    health care.  For example:
      1) Pushed for resources into women's reproductive health research:
      2) Pushed for safe drugs and medical devices;
      3) Provided information about menopause and "replacement" therapy drugs;
      4) Fought for reproductive rights
      5) Distributed information on women and AIDS
      6) Pushed for funding and research into breast health and breast cancer;
      7) Promoted maternal and child health care policies
      8) Worked on occupational health issues
      9) Pushed for a national health program

  National Women's Political Caucus [USA]
    
  National Women's Studies Association [USA]
    
  Older Women's League [USA]
      666 11th Street, NW Suite 700
      Washington DC 20001-4512
        
    The First and only national membership organization dedicated to
    improving the lives of mid-life and older women, OWL is a leading
    advocate for economic and social justice, exerting its influence
    in Congress and state legislatures on a vast array of public
    policy fronts, such as pensions, Social Security, insurance and
    health care.  They support expanded employer-sponsored pension
    coverage, increased access to housing, housing alternatives for
    the elderly poor, and the Family Medical Leave Act.
        
  Planned Parenthood [Int'l]

  Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights (RCAR) [USA]
      100 Maryland Ave., NE
      Washington, D.C., 20002-5625
        
    A coalition of diverse Christian and Jewish groups supporting a
    woman's right to abortion.  They link reproductive freedom with
    religious freedom, noting that an anti-abortion law would impose a
    religious view held by some citizens upon all citizens (the notion
    of personhood).  They present a distinct challenge to the notion
    that only "unbelievers" are pro-choice.

  Society for the Advancement of Women's Health Research, The [USA]    
    
  Women of Color Caucus
    
  Women in House and Senate (WISH)
    Similar to Emily's List, but for Republican candidates.


III.  Feminist and Feminist-Oriented Magazines.

  The Women's Review of Books
      The Women's Review Inc
      828 Washington Street
      Wellesley, MA 02181

    $16/year-monthly except August--newprint--usually about 25 pages

    Editorial Policy: The Women's Review of Books is feminist but not
    restricted to any one conception of feminism; all writing that is
    neither sexist, racist, homophobic, nor otherwise discriminatory
    will be welcome. We seek to represent the widest possible range of
    feminist perspectives both in the books reviewed and in the
    content of the reviews.  We believe that no one of us, alone or in
    a group, can speak for feminism , or women, as such; all of our
    thinking and writing takes place in a specific political, social,
    ethnic and sexual context, and a responsible review periodical
    should reflect and further that diversity. The women's Review
    takes no editorial stance; all the views expressed in it represent
    the opinion of the individual authors.

  Ms.
      P.O. Box 50008
      Boulder, CO 80321-0008
    
    An advertisement-free magazine devoted to a variety of feminist
    issues.  Ms. has had a long history as a feminist magazine.
   
  The Network News
      National Women's Health Network
      1325 G St., N.W.
      Washington DC, 20005
    
    Women's health issues.
    
  Women and Guns
      Second Amendment Foundation
      James Madison Building
      12500 N.E. Tenth Place
      Bellevue, WA 98005
    
    Practical advice on self-defense from the woman's point of view.
    Besides gun reviews, includes topics such as self-protection at
    home, effective cover, who should (and should not) own a gun, gun
    storage options, teaching children to stay away from guns.  A
    refreshing feminist editor provides intriguing editorials.

  Health
      3 Park Avenue
      New York, NY 10016
    
    Women's health issues.

    
IV.  Feminist and Women-Oriented Electronic Mailing Lists.

  In subscribing to any of these lists, be sure to include your full
  email address at the end of the body of your message.  Do not count
  on the Reply: field arriving unscathed at the other end.

  A number of universities and companies have local women-only or 
  women-oriented mailing lists; you may wish to inquire the postmaster
  at your site for any specific local information.

  All the information here was correct as of March, 1992.

  Amazons International

    Amazons International is an electronic newsletter for and about
    Amazons (physically and psychologically strong, assertive women
    who don't like or fit in with femininity as weakness, wimpiness
    and subordination and who are not afraid to break free from
    traditional ideas and restrictions about gender roles), and their
    friends and lovers. Amazons International is dedicated to the
    image of the female hero in fiction and in fact, as it is
    expressed in art and literature, in the physiques and feats of
    female athletes, and in sexual values and practices.  Contact:
    thomas@smaug.uio.no.

  EDUCOM-W%educom.bitnet@cunyvm.cuny.edu

    EDUCOM-W is an unmoderated list to facilitate discussion of issues
    in technology and education that are of interest to women.  The
    list is intended to promote discussion of how EDUCOM can help
    address those issues in its services to members.  

    To subscribe, send a message to listserv@bitnic with the following
    line of text:

      SUB EDUCOM-W Your_full_name

    where Your_full_name is your name, not your login ID.
     
  femail

    Femail is intended to provide a forum for discussion of issues of
    interest to women, in a friendly atmosphere. The basic tenets of
    feminism and the day-to-day experiences of women do not have to be
    explained or defended.  Men and women can join, but everyone
    requesting to be added to the mailing list MUST provide the
    moderator with: 1) a full name; 2) a complete uucp path to a
    well-known host or a fully specified Internet address; 3) the
    correspondent's gender (for records and statistics only).  NO
    exceptions.

    To subscribe, send email to femail-request@lucerne.eng.sun.com

  feminism-digest

    This is a simple collation of the articles that appear on usenet's
    soc.feminism.  It is not a mailing list in its own right, although
    subscribers are told how to send their articles via email to the
    newsgroup.  It is intended for anyone unable to access
    soc.feminism or simply wishing a digest format.  At present, the
    articles are not filtered.  Anyone can join.

    To subscribe, send email to feminism-request@ncar.ucar.edu.
      
  GENDER
    
    Gender issues.  To subscribe, send email to
    comserve%rpiecs.bitnet@vm.its.rpi.edu.

  Kol-Isha
 
    Halachic questions and issues concerning women's roles in Judaism.
    It is a moderated list available through the courtesy of 
    israel.nysernet.  The list encourages Achdut Yisrael and so
    is open to a member of any group, so long as other group member's
    positions are respected.

    To subscribe, send a message to listserv@israel.nysernet.org
    with the text

    subscribe kol-isha Jane Doe

    Substitute your own name for Jane Doe (do not put in your login or
    email address).  Do not specify a subject line and do not include
    any other text in the body.
          
  SAIS-L

    Science awareness and promotion.  Send email to
    listserv@unbvm1.bitnet or listserv@unb.ca.

  sappho

    Purpose: A forum and support group for gay and bisexual women.
    The list is not moderated, but may become so if the volume and/or
    content begins to warrant it.  A digest version is available; if
    you want it, be sure to mention it in your addition request.  Men
    who want to "listen in," for whatever reason, are requested to try
    other mailing lists instead; sappho membership is limited to
    women.

    To subscribe, send email to sappho-request@mc.lcs.mit.edu.

  SWIP-L

    Feminist Philosophy.  Send email to
    listserv%cfrvm.bitnet@vtvm2.cc.vt.edu.

  systers

    Systers is a mailing list intended for professional and technical
    women in computer science.  This is a women-only list.  Academic
    and industry people are both welcome.  In general, you should be
    finished with undergraduate studies and either working in Computer
    Science (in industry or academics) or completing Masters/PhD. work
    in Computer Science.
    
    To subscribe, send email to Dr. Anita Borg at
    systers-request@decwrl.dec.com.  She will give you all the
    addresses that you will need for participation on systers.

  WISENET

    Women in science, mathematics or engineering and students
    interested in those disciplines are encouraged to join a newly
    established network to help them progress in their careers.
    WISENET/Midwest is a Midwest network that promotes women and girls
    of diverse backgrounds in science, mathematics and engineering.

    To subscribe, send email to listserv@uicvm (bitnet) or
    listserv@uicvm.uic.edu (internet).  The format in the body
    of the message should be    
    
        SUBSCRIBE WISENET your_full_name

    Where your_full_name is your own name, not your email address.   

  WITI (described above)
    
    Send email to WITI@cup.portal.com.

    
  WMST-L
 
    WMST-L has been formed to facilitate discussion of Women's Studies
    issues, especially those concerned with research, teaching, and
    program administration, and to publicize relevant conferences, job
    announcements, calls for papers, publications, and the like. The
    list also serves as a repository for syllabi and other files
    related to Women's Studies.
 
    To subscribe to WMST-L, send the following command via e-mail or
    interactive message to listserv@umdd (Bitnet) or
    listserv@umdd.umd.edu (Internet): Subscribe WMST-L Your_full_name.
    For example:
 
      Subscribe WMST-L Jane Doe

    For more information, or if you have materials that you'd be
    willing to put on file, please contact Joan Korenman, Women's
    Studies Program, U. of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
    21228-5398 (korenman@umbc or korenman@umbc2.umbc.edu).

  WON (described above)
    
    Send email to carmela@echo.panix.com or horn@echo.panix.com.


V.  Catalogues.

  National Women's History Project
      7738 Bell Road
      Windsor, CA  95492
      (707) 838-6000
      8-5 Pacific Time

    The blurb on the cover says that the catalog is a resource for
    "Posters, Women's History Month Celebration Supplies, Gifts,
    Books, Videos, Display Materials, Classroom Materials".  The
    function of the project is to promote women's history in
    classrooms, workplaces and communities. The catalog gets bigger
    every year, and reading through it is always inspiring.

  Scarecrow Press Catalogue
      52 Liberty Street
      PO Box 4167
      Metuchen NJ 08840
      1-800-537-7107


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My thanks to: Nancyjane Bailey, Anita Borg, Natalie Cohen, Janet Chin,
Ellen Eades, Marc R. Ewing, Kathleen Freeman, Thomas Gramstad, Mary
Dee Harris, Stacy Horn, Eileen S. Kostolni, Dian Lopez, Diane L.
Olsen, Linda C.  Perry, Carolyn Turbyfill, Heidi Wolf, and Sue J.
Worden.

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Please mail in comments, additions, corrections, suggestions, and so
on to feminism-request@ncar.ucar.edu.


--Cindy Tittle Moore

"A woman with a mind is fit for all tasks."
--Christine de Pizan (c.1363 - c.1431)