I Women's News of the Monterey Bay Area VOLUME 3 NO. 4 JULY, 1980 At Lovers Point Women's Run Set For July 19 . - The Women's Center of the YWCA with two courses: a 3.1-mile and a will sponsor an all-women's walk/run 6.2-mile course. Entry fee is $4 receiv­ on Saturday, July 19 called "The ed by July 13; $5 on the day of the , Women's Movement." All women are event. invited to come and run, walk or wheel T-shirts with the "Women's Move­ chair along the beautiful Lovers Point ment'' logo are now on sale for $5 at route in Pacific Grove. the Y, and will also be available the day The event has two purposes: to raise of the run. funds for the Women's Center, and to A sponsorship drive is going on at provide a chance for women to par­ present. Any individual, group or ticipate in a non-competitive, support­ business can support a woman ive athletic event. Women of all ages walker/runner for a minimum of $25. and physical abilities are encouraged to The runner will wear a T-shirt im­ join in. printed with the name of the sponsor. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with a Please call Linda Robinson at the Y to running clinic at Lovers Point, which sponsor a runner. will include information about exer­ After the run, participants and spec­ cises, clothing, nutrition and other tators are invited to Lovers Point Park pointers for beginning runners. to picnic. It will be a wonderful day Route for the run. For entry form, see The run/walk will begin at 10 a.m. and one you won't want to miss. page 12. September 5-7 - - -- War Resisters League To Women's Businesses Sponsor Feminist Gathering Sought By Area YWCA A women's gathering, to focus on the issues of feminism, The Women's Center of the YWCA is gathering informa­ nonviolence, and the new militarism, will take place tion on women owned businesses on the Peninsula. If you September 5-7 at the Cazadero Music Camp in Sonoma are in business for yourself or know of a woman who is,: County. please contact the center. They want to know about you and Sponsored by the Feminism and Nonviolence Program of others. War Resisters League-West, the weekend will provide an opportunity for women from all over the Western states to . The center's files will include all occupations. They have share their work and insights in the areas of nuclear disarma­ a good list of lawyers, but need more general businesses ment, safe alternative energy, anti-draft and counter recruit­ (store owners, bankers, financial investors); counselors ment organizing, peace conversion, .war tax resistance, (especially employment and financial); and more service women's issues such as rape, battery, and employment as industries such as electricians, general repair, mechanics, they relate to militarism, etc. painters, licensed child care workers, etc. The organizers hope participants will strengthen feminist, non-violent analysis and strategies; further develop networks The purpose of the resource center is to serve as a tool to for mutual support; and take time to relax and have fun. improve the status of women through education and ex­ Cost for the weekend, including food, camp and registra­ change of information. With your help the center can be a tion fees is $27 .50. For more information or to register, very effective source of information for women in this contact the War Resisters League-West, 1360 Howard St., community. San Francisco, CA 94103. Call the YWCA at 649-0834. 2-Demeter-July, 1980 An Editorial Carter's Record An Analysis ul am determined to tear down the walls that have kept you out of the decision making and policy making participation in our government. You can depend on that.,, Candidate Jimmy Carter, Oct. 2, 1976 to the National Women's Agenda Conference When questioned about his record on women's issues, he has made. However, a study by the National Organization President Carter responds by claiming a breakthrough in ap­ for Women shows that the president's record on appoint­ pointing women to important, policy-making positions in the ments to solid, full-time, paid positions is about IO percent, federal judiciary and the executive branch. compared with five percent for President Nixon. As with It's time to examine that record. judicial appointments, the Carter record is not the dramatic When Carter took office, one percent of federal judges increase he has proclaimed. were women. He was therefore presented with an excellent While an incumbent's record on appointments is import­ opportunity to raise that percentage above tokenism, ant, it is not the only issue of concern to us when assessing a especially since under his administration an expansion of the candidate's performance. NOW points out that more than 13 federal judiciary created 152 new positions. million women in this country over 65 are living on an in­ However, Carter did far less than he could have. Instead come from Social Security below the poverty line, yet last of a major breakthrough, the Carter appointments moved year President Carter proposed a cut in Social Security women from one percent to five percent of federal judges - benefits. an improvement, but still token representation. (Governor Carter's record on appointments is abysmal, and it is the Brown has increased the percentage of women in state best evidence he can give us of his commitment to women's judgeships from one percent to 15 percent.) issues. It is clear that our concerns are not a high priority for On executive branch appointments, Carter claims a him. record of 23 percent women among the 1929 appointments -Joan Weiner SF Women's Bldg. Needs Our Help a room The San Francisco Women's Building, the -first women-owned and operated com­ of munity-based women's building in the coun­ try, was gutted by fire on Valentine's Day. Arson is suspected. In order to rebuild, they our own need our help. Contributions are tax deduct­ ible. Send whatever you can to the Women's Building of the Bay Area, 3542 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. Invest in a Vision . - ~- . - New Subscribers Thanks and welcome to our new Editors: JT Mason Debi Busman subscribers: Production: Joan Weiner Maureen McEvoy Peter M. Harding Graphics: Barbara Bastian Cyndi Sumner . Elaine B. Nast Reporters: Janie Forrest Polly Parker Gerrica Connolly Diana Skiles Sandra McKee Mary Mandy Mason Demeter is a feminist publication designed to keep women informed Unique Nail Boutique of pertinent issues. Contributions of articles, graphics and money Dua and H ulya are welcome. Subscriptions are $3 for six months or $6 for one year. Nancy Hockstaff Mail check or money order to Demeter, P.O. Box 1661, Monterey,. CA Marjory Ingersoll 93940. Editorial office is located at 591 Lighthouse Ave. , No. 7, James Koontz -Pacific Grove, CA 93950. 375-5629 Estalee Weill .·····.···.······.. .. .. .. Demeter-July, 1980-3 I l ! I gressmembers, one fatally. A score of Lolita Lebro'n, shots were fired, bullets spraying wild­ A Grateful Reader ly through the House chamber. Several I Another Opinion years earlier, two of her compatriots Editor: Editor: had attempted to assassinate President During this time of change for me I thought your readers might be in­ Truman. (relocating from Northern California terested in a little background on I do not believe that the end justifies and going through a divorce), your Lolita Lebron, the Puerto Rican in­ the means. In my opinion, terrorism paper is a most appropriate and dependence movement worker for and assassination are never justified, welcome surprise. Thank you for the whom donations were solicited in the no matter how valid the terrorist's sample copy. June issue. cause. While I believe that Lebron is a It's good to know·you are out there, Your article stated that Lebron "strong, committed, courageous and I look forward to taking part in spend 25 years in prison "for attacking woman,'' I cannot condone violence or some of the upcoming happenings. the U.S. Congress to bring the colonial terrorism. Hopefully, too, through you I can con­ reality of Puerto Rico before the eyes To employ violence in the pursuit of nect with· other women in the area. of the world.'' This explanation omits our goals is to mimic the patriarchy. Thanks again, and good luck. some important facts. Instead of traveling traditional· male Nancy Hockstaff Lebron was a terrorist and assassin routes, let us change those routes. Salinas who, along with three others, fired Let us, as feminists, achieve our If you know anyone who would like pistols from the visitors' gallery of the goals through non-violent means. a sample copy, send us a card with the United States House of Represen­ Joan Weiner name and address, and we ,11 forward tatives, · woundin_g five Con- Pacific Grove one. ,'trJ' ,; 1/\1 / I I r -'{{ Notes From Demeter ' \ ' Whether you would like to clean" With this issue, you will see us out your closets and cubby holes of credit a new source for some of our unwanted accumulations or would stories - Her Say. Her Say is a na­ like to fill them with new found tional women's news service based · treasures, Demeter can help you. · in San Francisco, sort of the We are having a garage/bake sale Associated Press of feminist jour­ on July 12 from 8:30-2:30 at 558 nalism. Our finances have just Laine Street in Monterey.