[NOW News] Save Our Courts

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SAVE OUR COURTS: SAY NO TO THE NUCLEAR OPTION "NOW activists across the country are leading an emergency campaign to save our courts," said NOW President Kim Gandy. "We are sending a message to the Senate that we will not allow the legacy of our courts to be dictated by religious and political extremists." Read more | Activist Toolkit VAWA 2005 COULD CURB VIOLENCE IN GIRLS' LIVES The landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 must be reauthorized this year, and VAWA supporters expect the bill to include language that addresses violence against young people. Our nation cannot say it addresses violence unless we make sure there is VAWA funding for youth violence prevention and treatment. Read more COMBAT BAN WRONG MOVE, NOW PRESIDENT SAYS NOW President Kim Gandy criticized action by a House military subcommittee that would prohibit women from serving in support units that assist in direct ground combat. This broad prohibition would deny women access to thousands of positions currently open to them and would constrain their promotion to higher ranks. Read more THE TRUTH ABOUT GEORGE Read the latest Bush outrages: his attacks on women's rights, civil rights and domestic issues; what his cronies have been up to; plus, fresh Bushisms! Read more MORE RECOMMENDED READING A Foolish Bargain for Women - Kim Gandy, Tom Paine Virginity or Death! - Katha Pollitt, The Nation Bad, Bad Janice Brown is Back - The Black Commentator Limiting Options for Breast Implants - Jane Zones, San Francisco Chronicle Dr. Hager's Family Values - Ayelish McGarvey, The Nation		NOW URGES SENATE TO REJECT LIFETIME APPOINTMENT FOR PRYOR The Senate Judiciary Committee displayed its contempt for a wide range of civil rights by giving a pass to judicial nominee William Pryor," said NOW President Kim Gandy. "It is now up to the full Senate to say 'no' to a lifetime appointment for this radical ideologue." Read more JOIN US AT THE NATIONAL NOW CONFERENCE IN NASHVILLE! You don't want to miss the National NOW Conference in Nashville, July 1-3. We're posting updated information on the web site every day, including a preliminary agenda and a workshop preview, so check it out! Read more | Register online! SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS CALL FOR MORE WOMEN IN MATH, SCIENCE More than 6,000 women scientists, engineers, educators and other professionals urged Congress on Wednesday to remove barriers to women and girls who want to enter the fields of math, engineering, information technology, physics and other "hard sciences." Read more HELP PROMOTE WOMEN'S RIGHTS — WORK AT THE NOW ACTION CENTER Could you be NOW's next Internet Communications Coordinator? Spreading our message via the web and email has never been more important to the struggle for equality. Put your Internet, writing and editing skills to use for NOW. Full description UPCOMING APPEARANCES BY NOW OFFICERS NOW President Kim Gandy is speaking at two exciting upcoming events, the Media Reform Conference in St. Louis this weekend (you can watch the live streaming video online) and the Take Back America Conference in D.C. on June 3. More details WANT TO DO MORE? Support NOW's work by becoming a member, making a contribution, signing up for monthly donations, or becoming an intern in NOW's Washington D.C. office! Learn more
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