[NOW News] Sex, Lies and Hate Crimes

Support NOW's Work |	October 10, 2006	| Tell a Friend

BELOW THE BELT: SEX, LIES AND HATE CRIMES In her biweekly Below the Belt column, Kim Gandy writes about Bush's friends in Congress: "I reckon voting them out is the best way to get their attention. And it's our best hope for getting rid of politicians who have confused freedom with violence, and opportunity with opportunism." Read more about the Republicans' management of the Foley scandal and other ethical problems in the House. SCHOOL SHOOTERS TARGET GIRLS, POINT TO LARGER PROBLEM OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Mass shootings at schools understandably cause alarm in the community and the nation as a whole as people try to understand how anyone could commit such terrible acts. These appalling crimes are sad and disturbing all on their own, but they also bring to light larger issues that deserve our attention. Read More NOW PAC: BREAKING THE POLITICAL GLASS CEILING NOW PAC has concluded after an analysis of the pending races that it is a real possibility for the U.S. House to change hands in November and that the NOW PAC can make an impact on some of the key races. Read More VOLUNTEER FOR WOMEN'S LIVES This election season, there are many issues on the ballot that could advance our rights, like reversing the South Dakota abortion ban, increasing the minimum wage, or defeating an anti-marriage initiative. We need you to play a part in these victories. Please help us organize in key states to protect and expand women's rights!. MORE RECOMMENDED READING: Acting Above the Law - by Debra Katz and Justine Andronici, The National Law Journal There's a Label for Girls' Deaths - by Mike Hendricks, The Kansas City Star Hidden Victims of a Brutal Conflict: Iraq's Women - by Peter Beaumont, The Observer Antiabortion Campaign Waves Feminist Flag - by Stephanie Simon, Los Angeles Times		CELEBRATE NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Join NOW in celebrating National Coming Out Day on Wednesday, October 11. Send an e-card to your friends and family. Check out other e-cards NOW FOUNDATION MARKS 9TH ANNUAL LOVE YOUR BODY DAY OCTOBER 18 Celebrate Love Your Body Day on October 18, but carry the lessons of the Love Your Body Campaign with you all year long. Check out the 2007 NOW Calendar featuring art from the Love Your Body Poster Contest. More about the Love Your Body Campaign. HARSH RESTRICTIONS ON YOUNG WOMEN'S ACCESS TO ABORTION STYMIED IN SENATE Republicans were unable to force a vote on the Teen Endangerment Act, a bill that would deprive young women of family support, threaten their friends and relatives with jail time, and restrict their access to abortion services. Read More HYDE AMENDMENT: 30 YEARS OF INJUSTICE FOR POOR WOMEN October marks the 30th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, the legislative doctrine used to control the reproductive lives and limit the health care options of poor women. Read More NOW PAC CANDIDATE PROFILES Read about some of NOW's endorsed candidates for the upcoming elections! Be sure to keep checking in for more profiles, and don't forget to forward them to your friends and family to spread the word about this year's strong, feminist candidates! Read the profiles | See all of the NOW PAC Endorsements CHECK OUT THE LATEST ISSUE OF MS. AND SUBSCRIBE FOR 50% OFF Arriving on your newsstand TODAY is the new issue of Ms. Magazine, and among the cover stories are "We Had Abortions," part of a groundbreaking campaign to put a human face on the abortion issue, and "NOW Turns 40", celebrating four decades of NOW activism. Read More
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