NOW turns 40 this year. And the Onion is hilarious.National Organization for Women Turns 39 againI like this idea -- corporate personhood, but for nonprofits. Yeah, yeah, it comes dangerously close to championing hurtful stereotypes of strong, politically-minded women. But the coalition metaphors are brilliant, even if they are rooted in skewed notions of gender roles. (Hey, you gotta work within the cultural frame of reference of your readers... )
(This particular paragraph is really really funny for anyone who's ever had to work in a coaltion, period. No matter the issue!)
"... Despite an increased workload and growing societal pressure to form lasting partnerships with other activist groups, the 39-years-young NOW has never been seriously affiliated with any other organization, perhaps due to its decision to focus on ambitious campaigning and legal advocacy work during its twenties instead of public relations. However, NOW vehemently denies rumors that it is only interested in other women's groups, declaring it 'just hasn't found the right partner organization to start a coalition with yet.' "
And it's damn funny!
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