collective action

Mother's Day is this Sunday, and while we're sure your mom can't wait to spend some quality time with you, one organization is hoping you'll do a little more than shell out for brunch and a movie with your own maternal unit. Bay Area microcharity Help a Mother Out was formed when two local mothers — one of whom is former Bitch editor and eternal Friend of Bitch Rachel Fudge — began hearing about the growing numbers of homeless women and children in the state, and the difficulty of women's centers and shelters in affording diapers and other hygiene necessities.

You want some sexism with your steak?  Serve me up some A1 sauce!