[NOW News] Roberts Demonstrates Contempt for Women

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ROBERTS DEMONSTRATES CONTEMPT FOR WOMEN Tennesee NOW activists demonstrate NOW President Kim Gandy writes in her Below the Belt column that recent documents released from nominee John Roberts "demonstrate vividly his contempt for women and for equal treatment." She also takes you on a tour around the country to see what's brewing in the states. Read More | Take Action! NOW Requests to Testify at Hearing Roberts Dismisses Pay Equity FDA DECEPTION: UNINFORMED 'CHOICE' IS NO CHOICE AT ALL NOW calls on the United States Congress to step in and fully investigate the entire circumstances surrounding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision to send an approvable letter regarding dangerous silicone gel breast implants. Read More | En Español | Take Action NOW CHEERS INVESTIGATION OF DECEPTIVE FEDERAL WEBSITE The efforts of NOW and other groups resulted in a Senate call for the review of the DHHS website 4Parents.gov, which understates condom effectiveness, links condom use with increased risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, and promotes other dangerous information. Read More JOB OPENING: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST Become the voice of NOW! Apply today to be the receptionist/administrative assistant at NOW's National Action Center in Washington, D.C. Read more MORE RECOMMENDED READING Roberts Resisted Women's Rights - The Washington Post Feminists for (Fetal) Life - Katha Pollitt, The Nation Questions For John Roberts - Deborah Ellis, The Washington Post Louisiana Purchase: The Feds Recruit Culture War Cadets (re abstinence funding) - Sharon Lerner, The Nation Roberts' Record on Civil Rights, Equal Opportunity Deserves More Scrutiny - Donna Brazile, BlackAmericaWeb		SPEAK OUT AGAINST THE WAR Women are marching for peace September 24 in Washington, D.C. and around the country. NOW urges the U.S. government to end our military occupation of Iraq and invest proportionate financial resources in Iraq rebuilding, humanitarian relief and personal safety of the Iraqi people. Take Action THE FIGHT FOR SOCIAL SECURITY With Social Security turning 70 this month, activists around the country are preparing themselves for the fight of a lifetime. Even though there is a notable lack of public support, the Republican leadership recently announced that they would proceed with legislation this fall. Read more | We Owe Social Security to a Woman CONTACT THE FDA ON PENDING EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION DECISION The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) promises a decision on over the counter Emergency Contraception by September 1. NOW activists and others who support the health and safety of girls and women, have been demanding that the FDA allow the sale of EC without a prescription. Take Action IN MEMORIAM: NOW CO-FOUNDER ERNESTA DRINKER BALLARD Ernesta Ballard, one of the founders of NOW and NARAL, was a true visionary who held women and their rights in her heart and mind throughout her distinguished and extraordinary life. Read more SUPPORT NOW'S WORK EXPOSING ROBERTS' EXTREMISM NOW's Save the Supreme Court Fund needs your help! Support our work to keep conservative dream-come-true John G. Roberts off the United States Supreme Court by giving a generous donation today. Save the Court
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