Once a hub for progressive women, now the Facebook group has turned into mostly postings of daily good deeds—and some sisters don’t like it.
By Samara Lynn
If you are a regular Facebook-er, you are probably aware of the Facebook group that was formed just before the presidential election—it’s called Pantsuit Nation.
Libby Chamberlain founded the group in October of this year. The New York Times reports from an interview with Chamberlain, “She had formed the Facebook group to create a space to celebrate the historic possibility of the first female president. The response, she said, reflected a need for positivity during a cynical, often dispiriting, campaign.”
In just over two months, the group has almost 4 million members. Even more impressive; it’s a secret, closed group—another member has to add you.
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