Weekly Wrap: January 21-27
Introducing the Weekly Wrap: a new regular roundup of each week's posts on Planet Nude
Welcome to the first edition of the Weekly Wrap, your new Saturday night synopsis of Planet Nude’s pulse. Missed a beat this week? We’ve got you covered. Each Wrap is a neat bundle of our stories, art, and dialogues, delivered as dusk falls every Saturday. It’s your quick catch-up, ensuring the bare essentials of our collective narrative are not out of sight. 🚀
Here are your stories from this week:
The early chapters of Lupin Lodge
This Planet Nude special edition celebrates the 90th anniversary of Lupin Lodge, a nudist resort. It presents Glyn Stout's chronicle of Lupin's history from its founding in 1934 to 2010. Stout, a visionary leader and naturist, managed Lupin for over 40 years until his death in 2015. The article includes details on Lupin's early years, challenges, and transformations under different management, highlighting its role as a pioneering naturist resort. Additional research by Dr. Carl Hild sheds light on Lupin's origins, further enriching the narrative. This post serves as an introduction to a forthcoming book detailing Lupin Lodge's complete ninety-year history.
Nudism, punk rock, and anti-authoritarianism
"Nudism, Punk Rock, and Anti-Authoritarianism" explores the historical and cultural intersections between nudism and punk rock as forms of anti-authoritarian expression. Tracing back to ancient cultures of nudity, the article discusses how modern society's conservative views on nudity have evolved, often linking nudity solely to sexuality. Highlighting figures like Wendy O. Williams and movements like the 1920s Soviet "Down With Shame" and German Freikörperkultur, it showcases how nudism challenges societal norms and censorship, advocating for body freedom and against the fetishization of nudity. The piece positions nudism as a punk rock act, a rebellion against societal control and conformity, celebrating individual freedom and expression.
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Wisconsin DNR board enacts nudity ban on state lands
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources board unanimously voted to ban public nudity on state lands, impacting the naturist community and dimming hopes for the revival of Mazo Beach as a nude-friendly site. Despite overwhelming public opposition, the board proceeded with the ban as part of broader restrictive changes. This decision, coupled with pending anti-nudity bills, positions Wisconsin as one of the USA's most restrictive states on nudity, setting a concerning precedent. The move reflects increasing constraints on individual freedoms and highlights the importance of activist engagement in preserving naturist rights.
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News of the Nude, Jan. 2024
The January 2024 edition of "News of the Nude" introduces new features, including a video series highlighting top nudist headlines. The issue covers various global developments, like restrictive U.S. legislation threatening naturism, contrasting with naturism's growth in Britain and Japan's gender inclusivity in traditional festivals. It addresses societal issues like body shaming, as seen in the Alabama Bass Pro Shop incident, and highlights the plight of nudists in Taiwan. The edition also discusses challenges faced by online platforms in dealing with nudity and explores cultural nudity practices worldwide.
Watch this month’s News of the Nude “Top 5 Headlines”
Sign the petition: Tell WI Governor Tony Evers to VETO anti-nudity bills
We also launched a petition this week in an effort to rally support against the anti-nudity bills currently coursing through the Wisconsin state legislature. Please sign and help preserve Wisconsin naturism. Help save WNBR. Help us #KeepBodiesFree.
That’s it for this week. As with all new features, I welcome your feedback on this. Leave a comment, or email me.
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