May we urge you to send us the names and addresses of myone you think would be interested in receiving THE LADDER. They will receive three "sample" copies, the first one accompanied by a letter advising them of the aims of the DOB.

There are now three chapters of the DOB throughout the and the possibility that others will come into The DOB will hold its first convention in San Franci soo next May.

country, being.

Wo are very proud of tho progress both the DOB and THE LADDER have made in the past few years. We hope our "growing pains" will continue at the same rapid rate.

But, all of this is dependent upon you, our members, subscribers and friends. You alone can furnish us with both the financial and moral support needed to make the organization and the magazine serve you and all Lesbians as wo would like to.

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Phyllis Lyon, Editor

WHY ARE YOU A LESBIAN?

As a part of the program of the DOB conventi on next May, we wish to present a summary of the "why" of Lesbianism not only from the so-called authorities points of view but also from the point of view of the Lesbian herself.

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To do this wo nood your help. We ask that you send us a short summary not more than two pages – of why you think you aro a Lesbian. You need not sign your name, that is unimportant. Literary style is also unimportant.

All we want is a straightforward statement of your ideas as to "why".

A NEW AUTHOR

On page 9 of this issue wo introduce a new writer to you Jay Wallace. This story, one of three we plan to print, will ono day bo part of a book of short stories Miss Wallace plans to publish, entitled "Love is a Dandelion".

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