Sinister Wisdom 134: Lives of Common Lesbians is a tribute of words, art, and conversation for Common Lives / Lesbian Lives, the iconic lesbian-feminist journal. Common Lives / Lesbian Lives was a part of the vibrant women in print activism during the Women’s Liberation Movement. Lesbians and feminists published books, newsletters, newspapers, and periodicals like Common Lives / Lesbian Lives, bringing important words and work to readers and activists. A collective of lesbians based in Iowa City, Iowa published Common Lives / Lesbian Lives from 1980 until 1994.

The editorial collective for Sinister Wisdom 134: Lives of Common Lesbians included members involved with Common Lives / Lesbian Lives during its run. Editors Cindy Cleary, Jo Futrell, Rowan Harvey, Papusa Molina, Tracy Moore, and Aaron Silander have gathered new writing that reflects the spirit Common Lives / Lesbian Lives as well as reprints from its published issues. Sinister Wisdom pays tribute to Common Lives / Lesbian Lives with the fall 2024 issue, which reflects on the meanings of Common Lives / Lesbian Lives and the voices of common lesbians writing today.

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