[NOW News] Ancient Laws, Current Consequences

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BELOW THE BELT: ANCIENT LAWS, CURRENT CONSEQUENCES In her biweekly Below the Belt column, Kim Gandy writes: "You'd think that when it comes to laws that affect women's rights and, more specifically, women's bodies, prosecutors would think twice before relying on statutes that pre-date the Emancipation Proclamation." Read More VICTORY! ADMINISTRATION BACKS OFF PLAN TO WEAKEN TITLE IX ACCOUNTABILITY In response to pressure from the public, Congress, NOW and other groups, the Department of Education announced that it would drop a plan to weaken accountability for gender equity in non-traditional training programs. Read More START A WAGE CLUB! Every woman should know that she is not alone in her quest for workplace fairness. That's why NOW has partnered with The WAGE (Women Are Getting Even) Project in bringing together our chapters and members to initiate WAGE Clubs. Read More MORE RECOMMENDED READING: Share of Female Lawmakers Hits New Global High - Reuters Women's Health Office Funds Cut - by Rick Weiss, The Washington Post Grade Inflation - by Ann Friedman, The American Prospect Women and Paid Sick Days: Crucial for Family Well-Being (PDF) - Fact Sheet from the Institute for Women's Policy Research		LET'S PICK UP THE PACE ON PREVENTION FIRST It's time to increase the pressure on our Senators to cosponsor this critical bill. We must talk to our Senators who say they are pro-choice and those who say that abortions should be reduced and those who say that they are personally against abortions and demand that they cosponsor this bill. Take Action! MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH With Nancy Pelosi serving as the first woman Speaker of the House and Hillary Clinton running as the favorite for her party's nomination for president, we truly are living in historic times! Join NOW in honoring these groundbreaking woman and those who led the way. Send an E-Card or make a donation! NOW CALLS FOR FAIR IMMIGRATION REFORM "Each year, half of all immigrants entering the United States are women and girls. However, public policies regarding immigrants do not reflect the impact that being female has on immigrants' lives in the United States," says Executive Vice President Olga Vives. Read More WOMEN'S EQUALITY SUMMIT AND CONGRESSIONAL ACTION DAY Join NOW President Kim Gandy and other NOW members and women's rights supporters at the Women's Equality Summit in Washington, D.C. Read More
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