[NOW News] The New York Times' "Woman Problem"?

Title: [NOW News] The New York Times' "Woman Problem"?

Support NOW's Work  |	September 15, 2003	|  Tell a Friend

DOES THE NEW YORK TIMES HAVE A 'WOMAN PROBLEM'? In its widely-read Sunday edition, The New York Times belittled NOW for endorsing Carol Moseley Braun's presidential campaign ["NOW's Woman Problem," 9/14/03]. The paper's editorial used demeaning language, sexist innuendo and little substance to condemn our support of a qualified woman candidate. NOW and our allies are responding—you can too! Read more NOW APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF HARKIN AMENDMENT PROTECTING OVERTIME RIGHTS "The Senate's vote is a victory for many people who work in moderate-income jobs, like nurses, secretaries, cooks and paralegals—the majority of whom are women," said NOW President Kim Gandy. Read more FEMINISTS CHEER AS COURT TEMPORARILY BLOCKS MEDIA OWNERSHIP RULES A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the FCC from imposing new rules that would dramatically loosen restrictions on media consolidation. Read more EQUALITY REPORT Portman-Cardin Pension "Reform" Bill Risks Spouses' Benefits Alert! Senate May Pass Class Action Restriction Bill Bush Expands Global Gag Rule Fetal Personhood Legislation Pending Read more		REGISTER NOW: WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES AND ALLIES FORUM The NOW Foundation and the American Association of People with Disabilities are sponsoring a forum on Oct. 17-19 in Bethesda, Md. The last day to reserve a discounted hotel room is Thursday, Sept. 18! Read more | Register online SAY 'NO' TO MARRIAGE DISCRIMINATION IN THE CONSTITUTION Contact your members of Congress and speak out against a proposed constitutional amendment that would deny lesbians and gays the right to marry. Take action! NOW ENCOURAGED BY ESTRADA WITHDRAWAL, URGES SENATORS TO FILIBUSTER EXTREMIST NOMINEES "As the Bush Administration continues its relentless campaign to hijack the federal courts with right-wing nominees, the tide has started to turn," said NOW President Kim Gandy. Read more SAVE WOMEN'S LIVES: MARCH FOR FREEDOM OF CHOICE You asked for a march ... you've got one! The time is right for a pro-choice march of historic proportions. On April 25, 2004, join the march on Washington and stand up for a woman's right to safe, legal abortion. Learn more
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