Altar + Clamor = Good Times! (and check out the new issue)

[Guest guest]

Altar --> Clamor Transition

When? July 2006

Why? Because survival is nice, but thriving is better.

 

Dear Friends and Fam:

 

I'm writing to tell you some exciting news. Some of you know that I

recently began working as the Associate Publisher of Clamor

Magazine, another independent, social justice publication with a

similar mission. In April, the publishers of Clamor and I decided

that the two magazines should merge in order to combine resources

and increase our presence.

 

This merger will have some really positive effects on the world of

independent media and will necessitate some pretty big changes in

the way that I've been running things. The biggest change is that

Issue #7 of Altar Magazine, which is out now (see below), will be

the last issue under the " Altar Magazine " name. Since Clamor is a

bit bigger, we're going to keep their name. On the other hand,

Clamor is going to adopt a bit of the Altar vibe and style.

 

In any big change, there will be some kinks to work out along the

way, but I really hope that all of you will stick by us and be a

part of that change and growth. I've really enjoyed working with so

many wonderful artists, writers, and volunteers in the past four

years, and I want to continue to build those relationships in this

changed capacity. For more information on how to contribute to the

magazine, or to sign up for the Clamor listserv to receive updates

on events and releases, go to http://www.clamormagazine.org.

 

I don't think of this as an end, but rather as a new beginning. One

of my favorite sayings is: " Change is certain. Growth is optional.

Choose Growth. " So, that's what I'm doing, choosing growth.

 

Peace,

Mandy Van Deven

Editor & Publisher

Altar Magazine

 

" It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. " -

Chinese proverb

 

ISSUE #7, Summer 2006

Interviews:

Sam Coomes (Quasi), Melissa Sue Robinson (transgender candidate for

Michigan's 23rd District State Senate)

 

Article Highlights:

Feministing the Blogosphere * Afican American Spending Habits and

Social Mobility * Gruff Men, Coffee, and Zapatistas * Naked Gaijin *

Water Pumps and Women's Empowerment * Mujeres de Maiz * Fruit,

Federalism, and Fourth Graders * The Slow Death of the Geneva

Convention * Mail Order Brides

 

Artwork by: Mason, Mike Segawa, Liz Adams, Andy Lin, Molly McClintock, Risk

Hazekamp, Ed Ramirez, Sharon Silverberg, Frank Reynoso, Mimi

Hashimo, Kezia Terracciano, Andrew Ek, Newel Anderson, Mike Koenig,

Alicia Brewer, Seth A. Moherman, Rainer Kalwitz, Melissa Sara

Farley, Kelley Voegelin, Stacy Kimatian

 

Visit http://www.altarmagazine.com to buy a copy.