Further information on Lindisfarne
Here is some information on one of the oldest political movements in Lindisfarne.
On a recent League convention it was decided to further the cause of feminist anarchy. Thus, any nation in Taijitu who wish to establish an ELFA office and/or a local organization are welcome to do so. please contact Issy Nattimell, First Equal of the Extraordinary League of Female Anarchista (ELFA).
The Extraordinary League of Female Anarchista
Political Opinion League
Founded: 1848
Active: 1848-1857; 1884-present
Motto: Freedom Equality Sisterhood
Quote: “One man’s terrorist is another woman’s freedom fighter”
History:
Founded after the 1847 food riots the Extraordinary League of Female Anarchista, ELFA for short, became a focal point of women’s rights under the oppressive tyranny of the Empire. After several attempts to shut the women up with terror and persecution, ELFA was banned by Imperial Edict in 1857. The following years ELFA kept a very low profile, organizing resistance against the Empire, though now and then some spectacular event took place, like the assassination of Arch-Duke Ottro Bambustos von Graal in 1863.
During the seventies the league concentrated more on fighting for Lindisfarne's independence from the Empire rather than fighting for women's rights. In collaboration with the Liberalists they managed to become fairly influential in the independence movement. After the Imperial Parliament Act in 1879, some of ELFA's male representatives became candidates for the Liberal Party and managed to get seats in the Imperial Parliament. Female candidates were, obviously, not allowed.
In a move to expose the feminists more, the movement was allowed to become an official party in 1884 under the name The Equalist Party in association with the Liberals. Still no female candidates were allowed, but the presidium had a majority of women on it. The Imperial Secret Police constantly intimidated the movement, but by now other issues were more pressing for the empire, especially after war broke out.
In the years leading up to the revolution, the League played an increasingly important role. The political emancipation of women during this period made ELFA grow strong and ELFA became one of the most powerful groups during the revolution and the subsequent development of the Lindisfarne constitution and the establishment of the new independent nation.
More information will follow.
As instructed by Mother of the Nation,
Argyl Tammannder
Secretary for Foreign Affairs
Lindisfarne
