Whether or not you’re starting 2017 by participating in the Women’s March Bay Area, on Jan. 21, there are lots of ways to support the sisterhood. The forecast for the next four years is unprecedented, so here are seven items that directly fund pro-woman causes, or simply say, I’m proud to be a girl.
— Sara Iravani
Put a pin (on) it: Pick up a five-pack of these TrumpQuotes buttons de résistance from San Francisco Creative Director Kelly Niland. Leveraging the copywriting talents of Donald J. Trump, this infectious flair was made to march. Pussy Power or Resistance collections, $10 each, https://trumpquotes.myshopify.com.
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Just add greenery to create a quirky deskmate. These Internet-famous “boob pots” by Group Partner now have a bust that gives 100 percent. of the proceeds to Planned Parenthood. $65, www.group-partner.com.
Wear this safety pin leather wrap necklace by Rebecca Minkoff to the office as a choker, or wrap as a bracelet and wear to your next post-work protest. $48, www.rebeccaminkoff.com.
Never miss a book club meeting again with Berkeley-based Slingshot Collective’s 2017 Day Planner. A must-have for free thinkers, this spiral-bound volume includes radical history dates for every day of the year, a menstrual calendar and other surprises. $12, Dog Eared Books Valencia, 900 Valencia St., S.F.
Iron on Georgia Perry’s peace patch to remind everyone we’re all on the same team. $15, at Azalea stores or www.azaleasf.com.
A little positive affirmation goes a long way — especially when you’re challenging the patriarchy.
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This Things Will Work Out Pin is made by Oakland printmakers People I’ve Loved. $15, the General Store, or www.shop-generalstore.com.
Journalist and author Jessica Bennett (the new “Feminist Fight Club”) and writer and performer Amanda Duarte teamed up to create this seriously pro-femme design inspired by an image from artist Stella Marrs. A portion of each T-shirt is donated to RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. “Pussy Grabs Back” T-shirt, $32, www.femalecollective.org.
