In Other Words

Feminist community center & bookstore in Portland, OR. www.inotherwords.org

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A Wake to Rest, An End with New Beginnings

A Wake to Rest, An End with New Beginnings

Dearly beloved In Other Words Communities,

There is no softening this announcement. After 25 years, In Other Words is closing at the end of June 2018. The current members of IOW do not come to this decision lightly. We are grieving. We invite all of you who have found even a moment of clarity, love, determination, and joy to spend some time with our reasons for closing In Other Words.

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Show Your Art at IOW!

Show Your Art at IOW!

We are super excited to be hosting Art Events at In other Words again very soon.  If you’re a local, Portland artist we’d love to consider showing your work in our space! Please send samples of your work or social media links and a short bio to [email protected]      

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As this Portland staple seeks to expand its impact... it is our responsibility as lovers of literature & proponents of true representation to support & advocate for the necessity of this safer space.

Amanda Matteo @sassyavalanche @ooliganpress http://oregonauthors.org/in-other-words/

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Amanda Matteo of Oregon Authors discusses the importance of supporting feminist literary spaces such as In Other Words Feminist Community Center.

“The power of representative literature is clear. When housed in an environment that also fosters positive intersectional conversations and community, this representative literature can move mountains. Challenging hate, challenging oppression, and challenging hierarchy is particularly important at such a transitional moment in our country’s political history. Allowing tourism and “shock value” to potentially ruin such a powerful entity as In Other Words is nothing short of a tragic loss: we need feminism, now more than ever. We need books, we need readers, and we need these books and readers to both spread their knowledge and use it to benefit the world. As this Portland staple seeks to expand its impact, transitioning to become In Other Words Feminist Community Center, it is our responsibility as lovers of literature and proponents of true representation to support and advocate for the necessity of this safer space. It is a call to action for us all.“ 

Oregon Authors was originally created and managed by the Oregon Authors Committee of the Oregon Library Association and adopted in 2017 by the graduate program in Book Publishing at Portland State University in order to bring together the state’s expansive and dedicated literary community. 

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Everyone should go to this bookstore, they have the best books and really helpful employees.

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Women & Women First (Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.)

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In Other Words Feminist Community Center is a nonprofit community center, event space, and independent feminist bookstore in the Albina neighborhood in northeast Portland, Oregon. It is a space to gather, heal, learn, build, and organize. In Other Words is entirely volunteer run and community supported. We need your help and support!

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Critical Resistance coalition planning meeting

Critical Resistance coalition planning meeting

Closed meeting. If you’re interested in getting more involved, please email us at [email protected]

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This week has been rough. Let's get together and talk about it.

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It's our 23rd birthday! Celebrate with feminist swag!

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October 2016 is our 23rd birthday!

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Just a small part of the zine library at Portland’s #feministbookstore #inotherwords

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October 29th: poetry and performance with Mama C, a singer, songwriter, poet, revolutionary, mother, and former Black Panther living and organizing in Tanzania, East Africa.

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Donate today if you are able in order to help In Other Words continue to grow into the passionate, committed, brave, and resilient feminist community organizing space we all need and want. And if you're interested in volunteering, please contact us at [email protected].

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Fat Clothing Swap - In Other Words

Clothing swap for queers who identify as fat. Related

#feminism #bodypositive #portland #sunday

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“I Owe You Nothing” Embroidered Patches

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Eating disorders impact millions of people every year. They can be life-threatening and they affect both males and females. Some of the types of eating disorders (ED) are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder but there are others. If you need help or want to learn more please visit this website. There is a toll free number on the site as well.

Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen

Skin and Bones by Sherry Shahan

Letting Ana Go by Anonymous

Perfect by Natasha Friend

Skinny by Ibi Kaslik

Eating disorders are harmful for your mind and body. Please get the help and support you need. My ask is always open as well!

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