FM Nov 23, 2022: Women&...

This week on FemMag with host Lynn Harris Ballen :: FIRST … The Women’s Refugee Commission has worked for over 30 years to protect and improve the lives of refugee women, children, and youth around the world. We talk to Executive Director Sarah Costa about how they work horizontally...

FM Nov 16, 2022 : ̶...

This week on FemMag with host Lynn Harris Ballen :: FIRST … Last week on Veteran’s Day, members of transnational feminist organization AF3IRM LA were out protesting on the streets of Echo Park.  Reminding us of the forgotten history of formerly colonized nations and...

FM 11-9-22: La Defensa /...

THIS WEEK on Feminist Magazine with host Lynn Harris Ballen ::  FIRST … Its the day after the midterms of 2022 and we talk to Ivette Ale-Ferlito, the ED of local grassroots organization La Defensa, to hear their take on election results so far. Plus we hear how La Defensa...

FM Oct 26, 2022: Aborti...

THIS WEEK on Feminist Magazine with host Lynn Harris Ballen :: FIRST … As more states limit abortions and more clinics are forced to close, abortion access – the cost and logistics of reproductive decisions – needs even more support. FemMag contributor Emily Lauletta...

FM Oct 12, 2022: Brainw...

THIS WEEK on Feminist Magazine with host Lynn Harris Ballen : FIRST … How is our culture shaped by the ways that movies are made? And are we affected by the actual visual language of cinema that disembodies and diminishes women in movies? Director Nina Menkes’ new documentary...

FM Oct 5, 2022: Iran...

THIS WEEK on Feminist Magazine with host Lynn Harris Ballen :  FIRST  … Almost three weeks ago 22 year old #MahsaAmini died in custody in Tehran after being detained by Iran’s ‘morality police’. In the days since her death, thousands have taken to the streets –...