[NOW News] Toto, We're Finally Back in Kansas

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BELOW THE BELT: A COLUMN BY NOW PRESIDENT KIM GANDY Like Dorothy waking up from a nightmare in "The Wizard of Oz," people across the country are finally returning to Kansas, seeing what is real and what isn't, and the administration doesn't like it one bit. Read more URGE SENATORS TO VOTE AGAINST JUDICIAL NOMINEE JAMES LEON HOLMES! Urge your senators to oppose the confirmation of the U.S. District Court nominee James Leon Holmes, an extremist who is a vociferous women?s rights opponent. Take action! MULTIPLY YOUR VOTE WITH 10FORCHANGE.ORG Here are 10 easy steps you can take to help motivate unregistered and lapsed voters in your community. Get started! URGE SENATORS TO OPPOSE THE NOMINATION OF THOMAS B. GRIFFITH! Urge your senators to oppose the confirmation of Title IX opponent Thomas Griffith, the most recent judicial nominee for one of the most influential courts in the nation. Take action! MORE RECOMMENDED READING "W is not for Women," Laura Flanders "To Hell with Well-Behaved," Anna Quindlen "The Next Step for Women," Ellen Goodman "Women in Wal-Mart Suit Forcing Change," Desda Moss "Women Know It's Not Just Wal-Mart," Susan Estrich		RAINBOW/PUSH CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON PROGRESSIVE VOTE; NOW PRESIDENT SPEAKS ON GENDER GAP NOW President Kim Gandy joined Jesse Jackson, Howard Dean, Maxine Waters and other progressives at a leadership summit in Chicago, where Gandy spoke about the gender gap and the importance of this year's election. Read more WORKING WOMEN WON'T HAVE TO SETTLE FOR LESS: WAL-MART FACES COUNTRY'S LARGEST CIVIL RIGHTS CLASS ACTION SUIT A U.S. district court judge recently certified a massive class action against Wal-Mart, the largest civil rights case of its kind against a private employer. Read more FEMINIST LEADERS COMMEMORATE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF LANDMARK AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RULING A year ago, the Supreme Court ruled that the government has a compelling interest in promoting diversity as a way to ensure equal access to higher education. Read more COME TO LAS VEGAS FOR THE NATIONAL NOW CONFERENCE! Join us in Las Vegas the weekend of July 16-18! Register online | Read more WANT TO FIGHT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS? WORK AT NOW! Current opportunities include: Finance Manager Publications Coordinator Political Field Organizer
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