The Feminist Queries

Published January 10, 2009 @ 02:44PM PT

For 2009, I am going to launch a new series here at Change.org called "The Feminist Queries." These will be a set of short interviews with interesting women who represent the feminist movement in some way or can give insight to how the women's rights movement effects their work and lives.

The title is a twist on Isaac Newton's "Queries" from his book, Opticks. I liked how Newton posed questions about evolution of science (as I often try to do about the evolution of feminism), which also served as a hypothesis for the movement. In honor of this method, I'd like to have each person I interview end with a question for the women's movement, which will honor the rhetorical nature of Newton's "Queries."

I'm excited about launching this series, but as always, I love reader input. So feel free to send me a message if you have any suggestions for women I should interview and stay tuned for the first Feminist Query to be published in the coming weeks.

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We should be able to Have Surgeries Of All Kinds Coverde By Medicaid.Even Powerchairs too.It's Not fair to not Have that covered too I Mean why Not!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Katrina Smith on 01/10/2009 @ 08:12PM PT
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This sounds like a very interesting series. I look forward to reading it! I don't have any suggestions right now, but I'll stay in touch. ;) Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea!

Posted by Elizabeth Cochran on 01/12/2009 @ 10:08AM PT
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Hi Jen,

It was great meeting you at Fem 2.0 on 2.2.09. I am excited about keeping up with your new series. It sounds delicious!

Ananda

Posted by Ananda Leeke on 02/09/2009 @ 06:46AM PT
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Jen Nedeau is a social media consultant, progressive activist, feminist speaker and writer. She currently lives in New York City, where she works full-time as the Director of Digital Strategy at Air America Media. In August 2008, Nedeau was selected to be the Editor of the WomensRights.Change.Org where she facilitates daily discussion about the feminist movement. Additionally, Nedeau volunteers as the Chief Technology Officer for New Leaders Council, a non-profit that offers exclusive training for young leaders. You can follow her on Twitter @HumanFolly or learn more here: www.jennedeau.com.