[NOW News] Abortion Ban Generates Protests, Lawsuits,Commitments to March

Title: [NOW News] Abortion Ban Generates Protests, Lawsuits, Commitments to March

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BUSH TAKES AWAY WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS—FEMINISTS PROMISE TO VOTE HIM OUT OF OFFICE By signing the deceptively-named Partial-Birth Abortion Ban into law this week, Bush confirmed that his administration and Congress have both the power and the will to overturn Roe v. Wade, one step at a time.  Read more | Help NOW Organize COURTS VIEW ABORTION PROCEDURES BAN AS DANGEROUS, UNCONSTITUTIONAL Shortly after George W. Bush signed the ban, three federal judges issued temporary injunctions to prevent the law from taking effect. The district court judges all indicated that the ban could be considered unconstitutional because it fails to provide an exception for women's health. Read more SAVE WOMEN'S LIVES: MARCH FOR FREEDOM OF CHOICE You asked for a march ... you've got one! On April 25, 2004, join the march on Washington and stand up for a woman's right to safe, legal abortion. Learn more GROCERY STORE WORKERS CAUGHT UP IN WAL-MART'S RACE TO THE BOTTOM Every time Wal-Mart opens a new store, local businesses try to compete with the cut-rate behemoth. That's what's happening in California, where Wal-Mart plans to open 40 Supercenters. Read more		BATTLE CONTINUES OVER RIGHT-WING JUDICIAL NOMINEES As Congress nears adjournment in late November, Republican pressure is on to confirm as many ultra-conservative judicial nominees as possible. Our status report summarizes the nominees and the issues. Read more SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT! Please urge your congressional representatives to cosponsor the SAFE Act to promote employment stability, economic security, and safety for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Take action! A MESSAGE FROM KIM GANDY "... We must educate, motivate and organize women and men throughout the country to be an even more potent force in the upcoming elections. NOW will contact the millions who feel disenfranchised and ignored by the political process." Read more SHOP AT THE NOW STORE IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Just in time for the holidays, you'll find terrific t-shirts, colorful children's books and shirts, fabulous feminist gifts and much more. Don't forget to see our new items and our bestsellers. Shop now! MAKE A DIFFERENCE: WORK AT NOW NOW is looking for a press secretary, as well as field organizers to work in one-year positions around the United States. Read more
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