[NOW News] Self-Appointed Morality Police Strike Again

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SAVE THE COURT: A SUPREME COURT RETIREMENT IS IMMINENT All of us who care about women's rights must prepare now for a resignation from the Supreme Court, which can happen at any moment. Please give as generously as you can to our Supreme Court Action Fund. Take action! KANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL NEGOTIATES SECRET ATTACK ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS The self-appointed morality police strike again! The Kansas Attorney General, Phill Kline, is seeking medical records of women from two state abortion clinics as part of an alleged criminal investigation he claims is about sexual abuse of minors. Read more TALKING POINTS ABOUT WOMEN, SOCIAL SECURITY AND PRIVATIZATION The government social program that has lifted millions out of poverty should be adjusted to assure long-term solvency, not dismantled or undermined by 'partial' privatization. Read more WATCH "SISTERS OF '77" ON PBS In Nov. 1977, 20,000 people attended the National Women's Conference in Houston, where they hammered out resolutions that revolutionized the U.S. women's movement. The documentary "Sisters of '77," airing now on PBS, brings this historic conference to life. Learn more MORE RECOMMENDED READING New Poll Finds Bush Priorities Are Out of Step With Americans, New York Times U.S. Sparks Row at UN Over Abortion, BBC News The "Sixteen Tons" Plan, by Marc Perkel, American Politics Journal Horror Stories, by Molly Ivins Women Have Special Stake in Social Security, by Larry Lipman, Austin American-Statesman		BELOW THE BELT: A COLUMN BY NOW PRESIDENT KIM GANDY The Phill Kline controversy is just the latest in a series of actions by right-wing extremists. From Florida to California, we're seeing unprecedented invasion of our privacy for political ends. Read more EMPOWER, ENFRANCHISE AND ENERGIZE AT THE 2005 WOMEN OF COLOR AND ALLIES SUMMIT Join us for a weekend of organizing and strategizing at the Women of Color and Allies Summit in Arlington, Va. on April 1-3, 2005. Read more | Register online TAKE ACTION: SENATE SLATED TO VOTE MONDAY ON MINIMUM WAGE We need your calls right away to support a real minimum wage increase to $7.75 and to oppose Sen. Santorum's attempt to abolish the 40-hour work week. Take action! CONFIRMATION BATTLE BEGINS FOR TAINTED JUDICIAL NOMINEES Thumbing his nose at Senate Democrats who had already found them too extreme for a lifetime appointment, George W. Bush last month re-nominated a dozen judges. Read more INTRODUCING NOW'S YOUNG FEMINIST TASK FORCE NOW's 14-member task force of young feminists from across the U.S. advises the organization on matters of agenda, leadership recruitment and issue prioritization. Read more FIGHT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS: WORK AT THE NOW ACTION CENTER The National NOW Action Center in Washington is looking for a coordinator of young feminist programs, a field director, and a director of NOW Foundation programs. Learn more at www.now.org/jobs.
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