October 2025
The Big Reveal! The votes are in…
Thanks to all who voted for the title and image for the next issue of The American Feminist!
The majority said “We Refuse to Choose®,” and picked “Portraits of Motherhood.”
We all know the benefits of having a good mother, but what about her?
I’m sick of the negative voices telling women a baby will ruin your body, your life, or that they are “too expensive.” We highlight the benefits of motherhood to women!
But it’s not all saccharine. Our writers also explore difficult circumstances—and how she still grows from the experience.
Bella Fechter explores the diverse ways motherhood has benefited women—including biologically, psychologically, and everything in-between, as well as shaping mothers’ values and worldview.
Gabriella Danserau acknowledges the many challenges that motherhood brings—and the ways in which women can liberate their fears.
Clare Hettich takes a look back in history to see how our feminist foremothers viewed motherhood.
Editor Joyce McCauley-Benner journals about how she grew as a mother despite the worst of circumstances.
Our supporters share their own insights of how they benefitted from motherhood!
Please ensure your support is current—and it’s perfect timing since the THREE-WAY YEAR-END GIFT MATCH IS ON!
- The Board and Friends will double your single gift.
- Your new or increased monthly gift will be DOUBLE-matched!
- Corporate matching gifts will double all your donations made this year. (Please send us your form.)
And gifts of stock are also welcomed.
I thank you in advance for your most generous gift for the women and children we support and future leaders we train. We have more BIG plans for 2026, which is dependent on the sacrifice and support of strategic donors like you. I’m so grateful.
Because women deserve better,
Serrin M. Foster
President
Editor-in-Chief