Opportunity Village Eugene: Pioneering New Solutions for the (Formerly) Homeless
An innovative self-governing village lifts spirits while modeling new ways to address homelessness.
Margaret and Me: The Iron Lady Becomes an Unexpected Ally
A squatters’ housing cooperative activist describes how Margaret Thatcher broke with her image to support an early “occupy” movement.
Healing Gender Issues through Community
Long-dormant childhood gender issues resurface in an intimate relationship in community—and this time avoidance and escape aren’t options.
Feminism vs. Spaghetti Pits
Trichomycosis axillaris can be the pits, causing even die-hard feminists to shave.
Sexism at Dancing Rabbit
At a community founded in feminism, a member suggests that strategies like corrective discrimination, single-gender gatherings, and prioritizing “gender balance” may themselves be sexist.
Gender-Bending on the Commune
When a Twin Oaks member leads a tour, “co” must “address the dress” (when appropriate) and wear a shirt, whether or not participating in the collective menstrual calendar.