[NOW News] Church Bells Rang Over Texas

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BELOW THE BELT: TWO FAREWELLS AND A MISSED OPPORTUNITY In her biweekly Below the Belt column, Kim writes: "Church bells rang across the state of Texas in memorial to a feminist, Ann Richards, a steadfast advocate for the rights of women, children, people of color, and all marginalized communities. The state of Texas suffers from the loss of one of its few politicians who prioritized human rights and fairness above all else-and who never hesitated to call out those who did not, especially her successor as Texas Governor, George W. Bush. Read more about Ann Richards, Estelle Ramey, and how Congress is failing to live up to the legacy of these powerful champions of women's rights. TOXIC PLATINUM FOUND IN WOMEN WITH IMPLANTS; FDA DECISION EXPECTED Despite our formal objections, NOW and other women's health advocates are concerned that the FDA will nonetheless permit the sale of risky silicone gel breast implants, although many critical safety questions remain unanswered. Read More CAMP DEMOCRACY ENDS WITH "GIVE PEACE A VOTE" MARCH NOW and CodePink co-hosted the final day of Camp Democracy with a call to end the violence in Iraq, to stop spending money on bombs and increase spending to rebuild Iraq, and to call for a serious, civilian-led inquiry into the rape and sexual assault of women serving in the military and of Iraqi women and girls. Read More MORE RECOMMENDED READING: Remembering Ann Richards - by Molly Ivins, Alternet Single-Issue Solipsism - by Katha Pollitt, Common Dreams Crude Awakening - by Martha Burk, Ms. Magazine Survey Indicates House Bill Could Deny Voting Rights to Millions of U.S. Citizens - Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Denigrating Women Who Change Diapers - by Ruth Conniff, Progressive magazine		NOW CELEBRATES INTREPID WOMEN, 40TH ANNIVERSARY AT ANNUAL GALA September 14 was a night to remember, with friends and allies joining NOW and the NOW Foundation in honoring four inspiring women and commemorating 40 years of NOW and 20 years of NOW Foundation. Read More LOVE YOUR BODY ALL YEAR WITH NOW'S 2007 CALENDAR Highlighting NOW Foundation's popular Love Your Body Campaign, the new 2007 NOW calendar in a compilation of beautiful never-before-seen artwork from the annual Love Your Body poster contest. Check it out! NOW APPLAUDS LEGISLATION HOLDING FDA ACCOUNTABLE ON EC, IMPLANTS "It's obvious that the Food and Drug Administration is no longer the watchdog for public health and safety," Kim Gandy said, welcoming legislation proposing corrective measures for recent ill-advised FDA actions on EC and risky silicone gel breast implants. Read More PROTECT YOURSELF FROM HARMFUL CHEMICALS IN COSMETICS AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS Every day, women are exposed to chemicals in cosmetics, household cleaners, plastics, food, water and many other sources. As Love Your Body Day draws near, take a moment to learn about these chemicals. Read More URGENT: FIELD ORGANIZERS NEEDED If you've got field organizing experience and would like to be part of an important campaign to win a ballot referendum, support a terrific candidate, or turn out the women's vote (or all three!) between now and the November election, send your resume, cover letter, date you are available and your salary requirements to orgjob@now.org. Also, the NOW Action Center is currently seeking a Press Secretary. Read More
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