[NOW News] Looking the Other Way

Support NOW's Work |	January 9, 2006	| Tell a Friend

BELOW THE BELT: Looking the Other Way In her biweekly Below the Belt column, Kim Gandy writes: "Last week the feminist community cheered one woman's unprecedented ascent to political power and rallied around another woman's release from prison...Suzanne Swift is all too familiar with the consequences of 'look the other way' leadership." Read more about Nancy Pelosi, Suzanne Swift, the Iraq war, sexual assault of female soldiers, PTSD ,and "moral waivers" for military service. celebrate the 34th anniversary of roe v. wade on january 22 Stand up for women's rights on Jan. 22, the anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Raise your voice, light a candle, make a sign, get involved to show support for keeping abortion safe and legal. At the National Action Center, we will mark the day with a candlelight vigil starting at 5pm at the Supreme Court. Find out what your local NOW chapter is doing so you can join an event in your community. Take Action: Support Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research The House of Representatives will vote this Thursday on a bill to support embryonic stem cell research. Although President Bush vetoed a similar bill last year, now we have the votes to make the bill veto-proof, but we need your help. Contact your Representative today! NOW Celebrates "Herstory" as First Woman Speaker Nancy Pelosi is Sworn In With the U.S. Capitol serving as a backdrop for this historic moment, NOW leaders and feminist activists will celebrate the most powerful woman in the United States, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), with a gesture that says: Way to Go!. Read More MORE RECOMMENDED READING: Bush's Pick a Reminder of What's Not Right - by Sara Paretsky, The Chicago Tribune Hands Off My FMLA! - by Judith Stadtman Tucker, The Huffington Post A Considerable Sacrifice: The Costs of Sexual Violence in the U. S. Armed Forces (PDF) - by Christine Hansen, Executive Director of the Miles Foundation		Take Action: URGE congress to raise the federal Minimum Wage Our new leaders in Congress have promised to raise the minimum wage. We need to help them keep this promise. Take Action | Read the letter NOW sent to Congress (PDF) Urgent: TELL US WHY YOU NEED a higher minimum wage As the House prepares to debate raising the federal minimum wage, our allies in Congress want to hear the real stories of people who would benefit (or would have benefited) from a higher minimum wage. Share your experiences with us -- just type your message in the comments box. We'll share some of your stories and anecdotes with Congressional allies. But hurry! The first House vote is Wednesday afternoon, and the Senate could vote next week! Share Your Story! NOW Shows Support for Pelosi With Giant Congratulations Card Outside her swearing in brunch, NOW offered a "Congratulations" card for new Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. Read More Join Kim Gandy in Memphis This Weekend for Media Reform! NOW President Kim Gandy wants to see YOU at the National Conference for Media Reform in Memphis this weekend, Jan. 12-14. Read More MARCH FOR PEACE IN D.C. THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 27 Bring the mandate for peace to Washington, D.C., the weekend of January 27 for a march, rally, and lobby day. We'll continue to post details on our website as they become available. Read More register online now for the 2007 now conference in detroit, mi Online registration is now open for this summer's National NOW Conference, July 13-15 in Detroit, Michigan. Register now! new year's sale at the now store Now's the time to stock up on great gifts for your feminist friends (or yourself!) at the NOW store New Year's sale! The fabulous 2007 NOW Calendars are half price -- just $4.99! Many of our favorite books and t-shirts are also discounted. Shop now while supplies last!
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