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I think this approach is completely wrong and violates the intention of the 14th amendment, which was written to endow disenfranchised persons with the same rights as privileged white men. Lit Journals and presses should have the unequivocal right to offer reduced fees or free submissions to any group they wish to see more submissions from; this in addition to having a fee scale, reduced fee, or free submissions based on ability to pay. The Supreme Court decisions was wrong for our country and is wrong for the literary world.
I’ve hesitated to say this, but after waiting a couple of days, i would offer this. The language used in the FAIR letter is quite similar to the logic used here in Florida by the governor to redraw congressional districts to dilute the vote of people of color. The court has ordered the map redrawn. Be wary.
From Wikipedia: “The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR) […] campaigns against diversity and inclusion programs, ethnic studies curricula, and antiracism initiatives that it calls critical race theory (CRT).”
With regard to the FAIR letter, I understand the problem with "conflating economic need with race," but what about when a journal is offering no-fee submissions to Black writers and other writers of color as a way to make reparations? Is that intent being challenged as well?
I'm suspicious of FAIR's agenda and personally have no problem with helping people who have been and still are disadvantaged. From another perspective here's the ugly reading fee issue with a twist. But I do wonder sometimes if by opening a separate lane we're not all saying 'well, you need all the help you can get' and further marginalizing the marginalized. I'm sure someone will "correct" me on that in 3...2... But yeah, I wouldn't sign the thing.
So “immutable traits” like race should be ignored, and everyone should be treated equally? Doesn’t that sort of destroy the entire racial agenda of the Democrats?
I think this approach is completely wrong and violates the intention of the 14th amendment, which was written to endow disenfranchised persons with the same rights as privileged white men. Lit Journals and presses should have the unequivocal right to offer reduced fees or free submissions to any group they wish to see more submissions from; this in addition to having a fee scale, reduced fee, or free submissions based on ability to pay. The Supreme Court decisions was wrong for our country and is wrong for the literary world.
Becky, this round-up shows again why Lit Mag News is the best inside line on the industry. Timely, thorough, efficient, and hilarious.
Thanks so much, Max.
I’ve hesitated to say this, but after waiting a couple of days, i would offer this. The language used in the FAIR letter is quite similar to the logic used here in Florida by the governor to redraw congressional districts to dilute the vote of people of color. The court has ordered the map redrawn. Be wary.
* … the court has thrown out the governor’s map and ordered a new map be redrawn. “
From Wikipedia: “The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR) […] campaigns against diversity and inclusion programs, ethnic studies curricula, and antiracism initiatives that it calls critical race theory (CRT).”
If you’re anti-anti-racist, that means you’re…
To be honest, I'm surprised Becky even gave this air.
With regard to the FAIR letter, I understand the problem with "conflating economic need with race," but what about when a journal is offering no-fee submissions to Black writers and other writers of color as a way to make reparations? Is that intent being challenged as well?
Yes, because FAIR is a right-wing grift group. Look at all the other things FAIR has been involved with.
I'm suspicious of FAIR's agenda and personally have no problem with helping people who have been and still are disadvantaged. From another perspective here's the ugly reading fee issue with a twist. But I do wonder sometimes if by opening a separate lane we're not all saying 'well, you need all the help you can get' and further marginalizing the marginalized. I'm sure someone will "correct" me on that in 3...2... But yeah, I wouldn't sign the thing.
What are your thoughts about paying for expedited responses? Do you think they are more likely to reject you?
So “immutable traits” like race should be ignored, and everyone should be treated equally? Doesn’t that sort of destroy the entire racial agenda of the Democrats?
This was quite the round up! Thank you!
Thanks Ben. Welcome to the community!