Here are a few of the blogs written by JAWS members. Just click on the name to get to the site.
Beyond Bosnia Blog: Former JAWS prez Rosemary Armao takes us along on her world travels.
BiscuitPower: Tonia Moxley’s blog about Appalachian food.
CelinaBean: Celina Ottaway’s fun food blog – complete with Martha Stewart ads!
Chicanísima: A news and opinion blog by Teresa Puente on Chicago Now (Tribune Media Co. blog site.)
The Daily Flotus: JAWS rockstar Lynn Sweet offers up the daily dish on First Lady Michelle Obama at Politics Daily.
Everywomannews: Michele Weldon’s new book is “Everyman News: The Changing American Front Page.” Her blog is intended to be a discussion of the portrayal of women in news, as well as issues relating to women and journalism from content and style to sourcing and images.
Feministing: JAWdesses Ann Friedman, Courtney Martin and others contribute to this blog by young women. “We view Feministing as a platform for not only discussion among feminists and allies, but for reaching (rational, not hateful) people who may not agree with every word we write.”
Fishspew: Spew from a middle-aged broad (and journalist) Sandra Fish.
A Fly on the Wall: Based in Portland, Ore., Catherine Cole’s site focusing on literary non-fiction writing that explores food, media, place, and living whole heartedly in a modern world.
Girldrive: Based on the book of the same name co-authored by Jawdess Nona Willis Aronowitz, this site keeps a finger on the pulse of young feminism by spotlighting the opinions and activism of women, blogs and orgs across the country. It also provides commentary on issues and news affecting young women and feminists.
Glamocracy: JAWS member Linda Kramer, Washington Editor for Glamour magazine, coordinates this political blog for young women; it’s written by five women from across the political spectrum.
Healing Combat Trauma: Lily Casura’s blog focuses on “effective medical, psychological and legal care, and the slant is apolitical.”
Latina Voices: Stories by or about Latina women in the U.S. Promoting the next generation of Latina writers. Edited by JAWS member Teresa Puente.
Lynn Sweet: Lynn tracks President Obama, Illinois and all things political on her Sun-Times blog.
Media Report to Women: Media Report to Women has been reporting on the interaction between women and media since 1972. JAWS member Sheila Gibbons is the editor of the organization’s quarterly newsletter and is now blogging.
Minal Hajratwala:This JAWS member covers India’s diaspora, queer issues,
and her travels.
Mission Control:A 50-something returns to Harvard for her graduate degree.
National Public Radio ombudsman: Alica Shepard responds to and comments on NPR’s news coverage.
NewsCat: Rachel Joy Larris parses pop culture and the news from a feminist perspective.
Power of the Purse: Fara Warner’s blog (named for her book of the same title) focuses on the economic power of women and their ability to affect change as the world’s largest consumer group. She comments on politics, corporate actions, social movements by and for women, and the need to increase women’s awareness of their economic powe
South-Loop Observer: Bonnie McGrath keeps Chicagoans up to date on the South Look at the Chicago Journal.
Suitcase Packin’ Mama: Travel writer Cindy Richards passes along travel news, tips and deals while also sharing her personal travel stories.
Ten95: Veronica Miller and five other young journalists “taking on one industry. Stories of their victories, rejections, pet peeves and lessons learned along the way.”
Thoughtful Photography: Photojournalist, Janet Worne, writes about her 27-year career in newspaper photography and photography in general.
TravelingMomWithTeens: Cindy Richards, editor for TravelingMom.com, dishes about the unique challenges of traveling with teens in tow.
Wildmatter: Molly Loomis’s blog on wild places and people around the world.
Women’s Page History: Kim Voss at the University of Central Florida writes about the women’s pages, from World War II to their gradual disappearance in the 1970s.
Wrestling Mom: Michele Weldon’s blog based on her book about following her three sons through their high school years.
Are you a current JAWS member who would like your blog posted on the JAWS Blogroll?
Please send an e-mail with a link to your blog, plus a one-sentence description, to president@jaws.org. The JAWS Blogroll is open to JAWS members in good standing (i.e., you’ve paid your dues!).
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