[NOW News] What Were They Smoking Down at the Precinct?

Support NOW's Work |	October 17, 2007	| Tell a Friend

BELOW THE BELT: WHAT WERE THEY SMOKING DOWN AT THE PRECINCT? Say a police officer stops you and says that you cannot drive home with "controversial" books in your car. "You'd wonder what they were smoking down at the precinct, right?" writes NOW President Kim Gandy in her bi-weekly column. Read More IMUS BACK ON PUBLIC AIRWAVES? NOW TAKES ON MEDIA GIANT Citadel Broadcasting is paving the way for the return of misogynist poster boy Don Imus to the public airwaves. If the deal goes through, Imus' debut will be Dec. 1, and there's talk that the show may go into syndication. Imus was fired by CBS and NBC last spring for his derogatory and misogynist comments about the Rutgers women's basketball team. Read More | Take Action NOW SUPPORTS LEGISLATION THAT DENOUNCES "HONOR" KILLINGS, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN NOW is proud to support H.R. 32, denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, sexual slavery and other gender-based persecutions. We commend Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) for her work on this resolution. Read More END THE DISCRIMINATION: GIRLS INTERESTED IN MATH, SCIENCE ARE DISCOURAGED AT EVERY TURN One of the most enduring stereotypes about the sexes is that men's mental abilities are better suited than women's for science, technology, engineering and math. In this opposing view, which appeared in USA Today, Kim Gandy argues that bias filters out girls and women from these disciplines. Read More CALL FOR NOW NATIONAL COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS NOW has several ad hoc advisory committees that work on various issues, as well as a National Young Feminist Task Force. You can participate! Learn More MORE RECOMMENDED READING: From Imus to Industry--What Price Dignity? - by Faye Anderson, Women's Media Center Rape Epidemic Raises Trauma of Congo War - by Jeffrey Gettleman, The New York Times Wal-Mart Workers Win $62 Million - by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press Is the "Mom Job" Really Necessary? - by Natasha Singer, New York Times		LAST CHANCE TO OVERRIDE BUSH VETO OF CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE BILL The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote this Thursday, Oct. 18, to override Bush's veto of the Child Health Insurance Bill. Contact your members IMMEDIATELY and tell them to stand up for children's health! Take Action LOVE YOUR BODY DAY IS OCT. 18 NOW Foundation's annual Love Your Body Day is Oct. 18, but women and girls should embrace themselves every day of the year! Check out our new slide show called "Sex, Stereotypes and Beauty: The ABCs and Ds of Commercial Images of Women." View the slide show online or download a version to present to a group. Learn More NOW CHEERS CLINTON COMMITMENT TO TACKLE "MATERNAL PROFILING" Common assumptions about mothers' and caregivers' responsibilities frequently affect their salary, raises, and job opportunities, and we are gratified that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton made this and other work/life balance issues a central part of her campaign platform. Read More NOW CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION OF FEDERAL JUDGE REPRIMANDED AFTER SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS District Court Judge Samuel B. Kent received a four-month paid vacation and a slap on the wrist after a secret investigation. Based on the seriousness of the allegations, NOW has requested that the House Judiciary Committee open an investigation into the accusations against Judge Kent. Read More NOW FOUNDATION JOINS CAMPUS BREASTIVAL Astonished! That was the reaction of many students at the American University "Breastival" event on Oct. 2, when NOW Foundation activists handed them a questionnaire and fact sheet concerning health problems with breast implants. Read More PEACE IN THE STREETS: JOIN MILLIONS OF ANTI-WAR ACTIVISTS ACROSS U.S. Momentum is building as NOW leaders and activists from the northeast to the southwest prepare to attend the upcoming anti-war marches planned across the country. Read More NOW HIRING AT THE ACTION CENTER! NOW is currently looking for an Accountant, Development Planner, Internet Communications Coordinator, and Field Organizer at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Learn More
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