[Ads-l] "womxn" throws its hat into the WOTY ring

Mon Oct 8 19:54:25 UTC 2018

Seems like an extension of the development of "womyn" :

woman : women ::
woman : womyn ::
womxn : womxn

Mark Mandel

On Mon, Oct 8, 2018, 1:58 PM Laurence Horn <laurence.horn at yale.edu> wrote:

> Note that it seems to function as both a singular and a plural.  No clue
> about the intended pronunciation.  I’d be concerned about the potential
> rhyme with “Nixon” but anymore that could be with Cynthia rather than
> Tricky Dick, so maybe no harm no foul.
>
> LH
>
>
> > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> > From: "Nelini Stamp, Working Families Party" <reply at workingfamilies.org>
> > Subject: On Fridays, we wear Black
> > Date: October 4, 2018 at 6:09:00 PM EDT
> > To: laurence.horn at yale.edu
> > Reply-To: reply at workingfamilies.org
> >
> > Laurence —
> >
> > During the Kavanaugh confirmation, womxn* have been filled with rightful
> rage as Senate Republicans have tried to ram through his confirmation to
> the Supreme Court, despite credible allegations of sexual assault.
> >
> > No matter what happens with the confirmation fight, we must turn our
> sacred RAGE into CHANGE. That’s why starting this Friday and continuing
> every Friday until November 23rd, I’m joining the call for womxn to wear
> black, rise up, and put a halt to ‘business as usual.’
> >
> > The #BlackFridays movement is an intersectional group of womxn from
> every cross section of society who have come together to act. Every Friday
> we will raise our voices, resist, and disrupt the systems that give power
> to the Kavanaughs, Trumps, and CEOs who harm us.
> >
> > Are you ready to join the #BlackFridays movement with me? Then...
> >
> >
> > Wear black on Fridays
> > Click here to read the solidarity letter and sign on to the
> #BlackFridays movement. <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h0/WQ-2BlIwq7W2eCmkkcwbDiBbZZ8k6zBVQtuO7myuMWellIt1-2BcKeaFtPrHBJibIpylXXfSoGI4TS8xM1ttnrCdqJvgR5SCeU250gZXdbTQiDi-2FcbVzAbU1FpeObqiVmnH-2BMd7p3dp-2FxTn9QacpQvE57zCDv9tSXKECo-2FvHzW-2FNmZecmrVQvZT3fSphshn-2BbawS6d1IHj6TtPb-2F1uYBvhWXpXrNmiwMcfnxH4PItTAWsMfCrxNlZCWy160LG3jYkFqItdGAd1WVgieVHhVfxa9GQmhAQFOdxWWeENdrgcX-2FR-2Fc-3D
> >
> > Then click here to RSVP for the first #BlackFridays national organizing
> call TONIGHT, October 4th at 9pm ET to strategize and plan out the next few
> actions. <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h1/Z00zXONjPc-2BFtPurhvF7SOOTucJmEdg0vaWcO-2FLFOfXClrpa-2BVDdUvISEYaChZuUdbHTF-2FsQSfRTqYNE4rykN8Pfoxpp8sNXswKC0HzZpX0QZOlasHAEy6vDhJrM-2F4h-2FBen6M-2BeUkscrNk-2FBLSIDXeeNrcNsGAUFPlVVUREd737bSbS6xtw3iNoR1Hx0Y3UE6X3O7vEJov1KDRpkZsDSZIH9i9twvURA9ZBL-2BIFU1r2ZpIWLk3W1XNgnQT0qEtbita4JN0ElJdeHHsCcd31Ifn8o4Ny1KPZH3q11lLAx9uk-3D
> >
> >  <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h2/Z00zXONjPc-2BFtPurhvF7SOOTucJmEdg0vaWcO-2FLFOfXClrpa-2BVDdUvISEYaChZuUdbHTF-2FsQSfRTqYNE4rykNzWGXc3SSVdnxjAWFpROBZaax33vpS2bh22Q6beQjAGfaPWwPfx3Sihj0-2F1cDzC32CQgjA4y30eyFgVtYqNc1sl3YBZycQSoCYwodUcRgiOcDF8YAurPmv7GC-2BsTh7B2FKj10xIza473LU-2FTJHeufRzjCuqkGQnPz5041H5d4k10g6Qao8xE1-2BsQOz976cNd5X6zfQonuaVPbHmTHlppIF4-3D
> >
> > Don’t identify as a womxn but still want to show solidarity? Allies can
> show their support by promoting #BlackFridays on social media, sharing this
> campaign with the womxn in your life, and supporting womxn in your
> workplace so that they can take part tomorrow.
> >
> > It is time we took back our power. It is time we raised our collective
> voice. Will you join us?
> >
> > Sign on to the #BlackFridays solidarity letter. <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h3/WQ-2BlIwq7W2eCmkkcwbDiBbZZ8k6zBVQtuO7myuMWellIt1-2BcKeaFtPrHBJibIpylXXfSoGI4TS8xM1ttnrCdqCudlTt6HzGfp5HMysJMQdrM9rhbUaRRH4vc4BFo2ZB6bUVZ3-2FBcKSNNiyp8JwTM9qA4cTNyFK-2BG2VEAgC9URO62-2BS9vizfM4D-2FRehapacARjWGbP99ChNMOicYMXhBaw0-2FIsMkKszsVxX-2FO7p0KkK7gQjPg8qF10-2FlAmHjItAqKj137jAobFE8Y-2FNvTrpZmtZqMW8-2Be53I8sMIJt5YphlM-3D
> >
> > Then join tonight for the first #BlackFridays national organizing call
> at 9pm ET. <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h4/Z00zXONjPc-2BFtPurhvF7SOOTucJmEdg0vaWcO-2FLFOfXClrpa-2BVDdUvISEYaChZuUdbHTF-2FsQSfRTqYNE4rykNw5WprKplyYpIvJ5KgCdEuoWPCwN4IBYKsmxNSz01BbvifT-2FQnJGtNgYxsBGCt5U6PBhosj-2FdwxgjwmbZA8j5gjO5MR4ebAyumQZcMhCGiNPvy2h8nG1L-2BVFHq8LXVO5SH3nBKkiqQ6idkK6U6bWbLSWYxM-2BPtQEwu-2BsRaG0D-2B9z41i0qpBtpyVubqHijZi34QEsqb-2BEJ2GR6YEA2-2BIRyGY-3D
> >
> > And don’t forget to wear black tomorrow!
> >
> > In solidarity,
> >
> > Nelini Stamp
> > Working Families Party
> > #BlackFridays signer and organizer
> >
> > *Womxn with an x, acknowledges the historical exclusion of gender
> expressions. We intentionally use x to hold intersectional space for
> individuals who identify as trans, genderfluid, genderqueer, gender
> non-conforming, and non-binary people.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h5/9ZtgBbtsz-2BGzBX39C579VPebdN3IAYeJw-2FZsssfoPWSbPNo3tmNR-2BjtiA2uvT5qK4Osgol1GSg7nXlFecZsMv0jXQmNB-2FvMe3bOYl6oIR8xDs2ZVzeDl-2FuTs43IZCWgAYHx1mgOuBGwZ7-2BdUFsDgIFmCdXJvDHrV4rCwgWvwu0Ivoz9FLm4JZvQAVuV0UfFS8TOQg6Tj4Ey0Gq-2FKpkZS-2BwSAXhfPtF2W7Igfj-2F43bPNdvY9zB36V-2BVu-2FHttX3yQ0WAbSWC-2BC40Mf80d46VdTgg-3D-3D>
> <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h6/VE2atosPJwyp5yA4oN-2FSauugvxpemXyq-2Fv9YRLT-2FiAmPXeHT4Co1PEAbxg-2BMLgCDEddVRs6z2tY5cBh-2Fc34HqfTCs9nBwISGUCtDBB8iwfCihfWYuJmu3V-2BUwG0I-2F9fDdEA1S-2BBykHx3s01PbFyFhV-2B6NNWKL-2FXWR4ctuKb2x-2Bj-2FbpL86n2HNiu6ORmvuVFVBKk6Ah26yc9TwjLIvkiDn5Qnb5R2AptvQUwPwokTWyOxvQUEiwrXxhvMLOferaAq>
> <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h7/pChxqobq0pnBFwsO0bJlfshp6F3uxBdf7ArolQa4-2BE4C0QGu0RygKa-2BYmxumhv3H6ovMwyR99DAs-2Fd2zYlhjJZFxEQ9QsmhqSIN2mgvQxEa4IaLREb5IsEKYfIYFPTxmAnsqyFFOmzwS76JbHzXjdtHns3rv3BwLgvI1aWatVSELerh-2FJm5eOmbTK0PVg4EEVIig3krud7ipiPh1yLHvFFAds5grEv5uuXlVx55ApQTOtZAuwC8VaPZOQG-2BVlwuN900DyvagzBjhEyBp2-2FEuAQ-3D-3D
> >
> > Chip in to support womxn across the country taking action on
> #BlackFridays!Just $5 a month supports our fight <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h8/aHO21LnX1DH2iKGsTPn3bYhi39zkK-2F5KLSrcx61KPVGnYG8y0QY03wJMwFD4f5bCKdyd4Dc8qeS5PqCe7VA4yVvnJzihuhPmrhatzwsDxmnJmvy3zF6LgaNtpcb6JFDlYyKzccJ4C3zskNeqKlefefneBjgLVn9oZYEWBxfAOJSTj9sx8TQDAyK8FVjLFBAkkQYciHjyxAhKpmGQkodorm-2BEwM8ly6hAD4Z-2F7yA9ORV7geug-2B1l5RAP6nI4NqapQvChElube9fB6akEjMgtRJ3HkU0GOPHWqI2i9Stxoe-2Fu2jij24v5f69ab-2Fzu-2BUqTaGM8pn2psufqYRU79aHEgmA-3D-3D
> >.
> >
> > This is a message from Working Families Party on behalf of #BlackFridays.
> >
> > Sent via ActionNetwork.org <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h9/55uI0ZjpoLA9-2FYhqE-2F4Eitwb7nFGaBM-2BttuyqSTdMS4-3D>.
> To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop
> receiving emails from Working Families, please click here <
> https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mpss/c/2AA/ni0YAA/t.2lf/ODaOIsLURG2n-ABLOrBRCg/h10/WQ-2BlIwq7W2eCmkkcwbDiBfTpRTONPBIO8v6WfDIYEh-2FMQAEuzMf7olpLe2ssJU-2Fk-2BaDJMdAUQn0Ag9O-2BQoa-2BlrtZao-2BDwwdvz1KwISUpqMpSEx12aac27H9G-2BmayhgPIopfq8gUGCRUhMIelwK3KihlQABhyEQeKbGXRSS1K9Wy4-2FUHDTc3PJPfClNk9Ml1WknqHUqP-2B0ExoUf-2BvSi86Pu2tIpouCKGc-2FU1fYHSwlIo-3D
> >.
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> The American Dialect Society - http://www.americandialect.org
>

------------------------------------------------------------
The American Dialect Society - http://www.americandialect.org