[NOW News] A Maddening Reminder

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BELOW THE BELT: A MADDENING REMINDER "From the most powerful leaders in the world, to the tyrant next door, those who aim to exploit, control and silence others predictably turn to aggression and brutality." Read Gandy's latest FOLLOW THE MONEY: 2008 SUMMIT ON ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR WOMEN NOW Foundation, the Institute for Women's Policy Research and the National Council of Negro Women, are jointly calling an Economic Justice Summit in Atlanta, Ga., to address economic empowerment for women. Read more | Submit your proposal NOW FOUNDATION TO LAUNCH MAJOR MEDIA CAMPAIGN Fed up with turning on the political talk shows and seeing only men around the table? Tired of the press discussing Hillary Clinton's cleavage, her voice, her laugh - anything but the real issues? Outraged by sexist, racist, homophobic slurs on the public airwaves? Well, we are, too. That's why NOW Foundation and NOW are launching a major media campaign. Read more ORGANIZERS FOCUS AWARENESS ON WOMEN IN MUSIC VIDEOS Sparked by a resolution at NOW's annual conference about racism, sexism, violence, and other -isms that too often pervade the media, NOW Foundation has committed itself to raising public awareness about the portrayal of women and people of color within the music industry. Read more TRAINING YOUNG FEMINISTS, PASSING FAIR PAY: AN INTERN PERSPECTIVE "NOW and the NOW Foundation continue to mentor young feminists like myself through empowering us and giving us the tools to be effective activists on current and important issues," writes intern Taryn Kloster. Read more | Apply for Internship MORE RECOMMENDED READING: New Year, New Unions for Gay Couples - by Beverley Wang, The Associated Press Mental Toll of War Hitting Female Servicemembers - by Andrea Stone, USA Today In sex ed, abstinence-only loses support but keeps funds - USA Today Time for (Donna) Edwards to Win The Nation		PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN MOVES TO NEW HAMPSHIRE With an extraordinary turnout, doubling their participation in 2004, Iowa Democrats made it clear that they are energized and ready to put a Democrat back in the White House. Read More WE'LL THANK YOU, AND YOU CAN PASS IT ON Looking to say "thank you" for a holiday gift, or simply send loving wishes for the new year? Make a tax-deductible donation of $50 or more to the NOW Foundation and we'll send you a free package of six Love Your Body postcards to spread the word. Pass it on. Give now | Buy Postcards ENGAGING WOMEN CONNECTS VOTER PARTICIPATION AND POLICY CHANGE With the 2008 elections on the horizon, NOW Foundation will focus on increasing women's political participation as part of Engaging Women, a project we piloted in Michigan, Arizona and Washington in 2006 with five other women's organizations. Read more NEW GEAR FOR THE NEW YEAR! Get your t-shirts, totebags, buttons and bumper stickers! NOW's online store has great feminist gear for the new year and all of our book collection is currently on sale. Shop NOW SHOP AT AMAZON THROUGH NOW Did you know that by shopping at Amazon.com you can donate to NOW? If you shop through NOW's Amazon.com page, you will find book and video suggestions from the NOW staff, and products like toys, housewares, electronics and tools available for purchase. NOW will receive a percentage of every dollar spent so don't forget to bookmark the link when you get there! Shop Amazon | Tell your friends SAVE THE DATE: 2008 EVENTS Economic Justice Summit - April 10-12 Atlanta, Ga. Intrepid Awards Gala - July 17 Washington, D.C. National NOW Conference - July 18-20 Washington, D.C. Workshop proposal and research paper deadline extended! Submit your proposal by Jan. 20, 2008
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