Woman's Journal-Advocate facts for kids
| Lincoln's Feminist Newspaper | |
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| Publisher | The WJ-A collective |
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| Founded | January 1982 |
| Political alignment | feminist |
| Language | English |
| Ceased publication | March 1992 |
| Headquarters | Lincoln, Nebraska |
The Woman's Journal-Advocate was a special newspaper published in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was printed from 1982 to 1992. This newspaper was made to help women in Lincoln connect with each other. It also shared and celebrated art and writing created by women. The newspaper got its name from two older newspapers from the 1800s: Woman's Journal and The Woman's Advocate.
About the Woman's Journal-Advocate
This newspaper was important for women in Lincoln. It helped them share ideas and support each other. It also gave women a place to show their creative work.
What Was the Newspaper About?
The Woman's Journal-Advocate focused on women's issues. It wanted to help women communicate better. It also aimed to promote art and writing by women. The newspaper hoped to create a "Feminist Aesthetic." This meant encouraging unique art styles made by women.
The newspaper often wrote about important social issues. It reported on problems like family violence. It shared local facts and numbers about these issues. The paper also covered how volunteers and officials were helping. It wanted to see social changes. It aimed for greater understanding and support for women.
Who Started It?
Many talented people helped start this newspaper. Some of the co-founders were Julia Penelope, who studied language, and Martha Stoddard, a journalist. Poets Linnea Johnson and Judith Sornberger also helped create it.
The newspaper printed articles and poems from many feminist writers. Many of these writers were from Nebraska and the Midwest. Some well-known writers included Helen Longino and Sonia Johnson. It also shared news from groups like the Lincoln Legion of Lesbians and the YWCA.
