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  Everywomanspace - Anti-abortion Legislation and the 'Family' Protection Act

  This edition of Everywomanspace presents a conversation between Betty Levinson, an attorney in private practice and one of the regular producers of the Women's Legal Clinic, and Rhonda Copeland of the Center for Constitutional Rights, discussing the issue of abortion, along with the cuts that happened at the constitutional level towards Medicaid, and the consequences of the Family Protection Act.

  Tags Abortion, Abortion access for LGBTQ+ people, Constitutional rights, Family Protection Act, Reproductive justice, Reproductive rights, Women's legal clinic, Women's movement
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  Every Woman Space 9/12/76 - Open Discussion

  In this episode of "Everywomanspace," hosted by Irene Yarrow, the host emphasizes that the program is inclusive for all women, regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, social class, or gender. She introduces the show as a platform for open communication and discourse. Throughout the episode, Irene takes calls from listeners, welcoming their criticisms and suggestions regarding what they would like to see in the program in the future.

  Tags Communication, Feminism, Women radio talk show hosts, Women's movement
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  Everywomanspace - Marilyn Coffey

  Irene Yarrow hosts writer and poet Marilyn Coffey on the show Everywomanspace. The program starts with Marilyn reading several of her poems: "Insight," "The Diet," "Wordlessly," and "Observation." Irene and Marilyn discuss Marilyn's brief career in journalism and development as a writer, and the writing of her novel, Marcella, a coming-of-age story. Marilyn then reads an excerpt from Marcella.
  
  After the excerpt, Marilyn Coffey explains the projects she has been working on more recently--her second novel, books of essays, and teaching English at Pratt Institute. Irene and Marilyn discuss the difficulties of switching between various forms of writing, like poetry vs. prose vs. non-fiction. Marilyn also reflects on how joining the Women's Movement and becoming a feminist has changed her writing and the reception of her writing. They discuss how deeply ingrained the patriarchy is in their lives and consciousnesses. Marilyn reads a final poem, "Cold," to end the program.

  Tags Childhood, Discrimination, Feminism, Job discrimination, Lesbian radio, Literature, Masturbation, Poetry, Sexism, Social movements, Women's movement, Women's political movements, Writing
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  It's a Jungle Out There: Jan Alpert Speaks with Rita Mae Brown + Reads from Her Books

  Jan Alpert and Rita Mae Brown discuss Rita Mae's career path and motivations outside of being a writer, as well as her involvement as a street organizer in the women's and gay rights movements. Occasionally throughout the interview, Jan will read excerpts from Rubyfruit Jungle, Rita Mae's first novel, and In Her Day, Rita Mae's second novel. While discussing In Her Day, they cover the lessons Rita Mae learned from writing it.

  Tags Activism, Civil rights, Discrimination, Feminism, Gay movement, Lesbian activists, Lesbian authors, Lesbian autobiographies, Lesbian radio, Lesbian writers, LGBTQ+ civil rights, Organizing, Rita Mae Brown, Social movements, Violence, Women's movement, Women's political movements, Writing