Dear Briarpatch readers,

We're writing with great excitement to let you know about the launch of our shiny new website: www.briarpatchmagazine.com.

Over the past several months, we have been working alongside web developer Derek Hogue of Amphibian Design to re-think, redesign and revitalize Briarpatch's website. We're very pleased with the result, and we hope you are too.

As a reader-supported publication, we are accountable to you first and foremost, so we'd love to hear what you think! If you have any feedback, don't hesitate to drop us a line.

And if you like what you see, please consider sharing content with your networks. You'll notice all of the content from our recent issues is there in full (including the latest issue, Engendering Emancipation, with some fascinating analyses on gender, sexuality and the intersectionality of our movements for social justice). Sharing articles, or just the homepage, through facebook, twitter or e-mail would greatly help us in spreading the news about the new site and reaching out to potential new readers.

Many thanks for all of your past and present support. Without the respect and loyalty of our readership and volunteers, Briapatch would be nothing.

Shayna and Valerie