Comments for Victoria Brownworth

Comment on The Real State of the Union by Joanna Wagner

Joanna Wagner — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:08:32 +0000

Thank you for saying what I’ve been thinking for several years. The man is a huge disappointment and yes, I voted for him. What was the alternative? And what will be the alternative again this year? My only consolation is that I can say I voted for Hillary in the California primary.

Joanna Wagner
San Francisco

Comment on Bio by Cora Fageaux

Cora Fageaux — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:25:06 +0000

Victoria, I was enlightened to read “Remembering lesbian publishing mogul Barbara Grier”. I happen to be a critical care nurse in Tallahassee and my partner a literature professor. We llive in the same area as Grier yet I had not known we were among such a mover and shaker. Having no idea of her presence in our area I am no less glad to have read your article on her. Thank you for the insite! I share my condolences and hope Grier and her partner Donna were treated with respect and dignity by their caregivers at the local hospital where they sought care. It is what I hope for my partner and my self at the end of our lives. Again, I am enlightened. Cora Fageaux, RN. Tallahassee, Florida.

Comment on Columns by Julie Plaisance

Julie Plaisance — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:14:44 +0000

Hi Ms. Brownworth

I am a 6th grade teacher in California and I present workshops
on how educators can include LGBT-friendly books in their classes.
I will be focusing on LGBT books that incorporate themes
that appeal to students of color at a national conference in April, 2011,
and I just came across From Where We Sit.

This may be a naive question, but I am interested in including it in my presentation, and wondered if you offer a review copy of the book?

Also do you have any marketing materials or bookmarks that promote your other titles or small press that you would like me to share with conference attendees?

Thank you,
Julie Plaisance
4548 W Ave. K-12
Lancaster, CA 93536
818.231.7627 c

Comment on Penn State’s Child Rape Scandal by Gloria

Gloria — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:19:30 +0000

Your blog and article in the NW Independent are so important and on the mark! I’m a psychotherapist and often work with people who’ve been raped, fondled, etc. by those close to them – and can attest to the challenges that these people bravely struggle with. These criminals should be reported and prosecuted – and the cowards who enabled them need to be held accountable as well. Thanks again for your excellent writing on such an important topic.

Comment on Penn State’s Child Rape Scandal by Robert

Robert — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:28:09 +0000

Actually, rape of a college student is not illegal in the same way. There is a huge difference if the victim is under the age of 18 when the police are involved. A college student can choose to not report or prosecute a rape. This man was a serial CHILD rapist. I really like your post here, just wanted to clear up what calling the police would have led to, serious-murder-in-prison-jail time for Jerry. What “Joepa” did is unconscionable even if he was “only” told that it was “sexual touching, fondling, and horseplay…” Its disgusting.

Comment on Penn State’s Child Rape Scandal by slw

slw — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:42:43 +0000

As a health care professional I witness the years and years of illness and mental trauma suffered by victims of such animals. They spend a lifetime trying to understand and come to terms with, why this was done to them by a person they were told to trust and mind their manners with. I think Sandusky, Curley, Paterno Schultz, and others all need to be investigated for a possible ring of child pornography. Every niece, nephew, neighbor, student, with any alone time with them should be questioned. No moral man would have walked away from such a plea for help like they did. If their own child reported such an act would they have done the same. “Well, I reported it according to protocol” I don’t think so. Unless they raped them as well. They disgust me. They are not winners in the sports arena. They are losers who are not even worthy of being called men. I hope they all experience what the children did, and with much greater force, when they are behind bars or on the street.

Comment on Penn State’s Child Rape Scandal by Tom in San Mateo

Tom in San Mateo — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:05:40 +0000

Keep telling it as it is. Biggest litter of cowards ever known: Paterno, “Curley”, “Schultz”, McCreary and, of course, the “College President”. Wish they were as they seem – cartoon characters all. But far too real to the victims that this bevy of adored Penn State criminals let be tortured sexually.

Sandusky may be ultimately legally excused for being criminally insane if he fails to to kill himself first.

And to think how many revered these cowardly men.

Tom in San Mateo, California

Comment on Torture Tale by Ingrid Nyeboe

Ingrid Nyeboe — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:44:06 +0000

Dear Victoria,
I hope this reaches you. I just read your essay “Living Lesbian Nation” in Smash the Church, Smash the State! and found it reflective of much of the feelings and questions I had at a tender age while growing up in Denmark–where I thought for many years I was the only lesbian!
I am planning a Memorial for Jill Johnston, my spouse of 30 years; it will take place on January 29, at 1 PM at Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq. South, NYC, and I am extending an invitation to you, hoping you will be able to attend.
Best wishes for 2011.
Ingrid

Comment on Torture Tale by irene basile

irene basile — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:08:04 +0000

in re your column of 12/15, torture tale. as always, an excellent analysis, and compelling reading. the way news is presented these days, i have had to search for news i can trust and believe … thank god you’re still contributing to that list. what can we do for bradley manning?

Comment on on hiatus by victoria

victoria — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:00:48 +0000

yes, i am. i also reviewed your excellent book for the baltimore sun and an excerpt from that review is in the paperback version in the blurb page. —victoria