The Rush for Gold: Race, Gender, and the 2008 Oppression Olympics [NOW News]

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THE RUSH FOR GOLD: RACE, GENDER, AND THE 2008 OPPRESSION OLYMPICS "Neither Senator Obama's race nor Senator Clinton's gender can alter the collision course of this country... And while there is room to marvel at the contenders, there is not space to vote for them based solely on their racial and gender identities." Read Gandy's latest NOW FOUNDATION ORAL HISTORY PROJECT LAUNCHED TO PRESERVE THE DEPTH OF OUR MOVEMENT The Oral History Project is designed to record and preserve this history of what The Washington Post has described as the largest and most effective organization in the second wave of the women's movement. Read more NOW FOUNDATION EXAMINES PRISON-LIKE DETENTION CENTERS NOW Foundation Executive Vice President Olga Vives visited the Etowah County Detention Center in Gadsden, Alabama. Here about 140 women from Latin America, Viet Nam, Cambodia, and the Caribbean are held on illegal immigration charges. Read more MEN'S ABORTION RIGHTS: WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT? Men's abortions rights, the newest disturbing trend in the battle to undermine Roe v. Wade, claims that men are also "victims" of abortion. Read more WITH LIBERTY AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ALL Just one month left to submit your workshop and paper propoposals for the Economic Justice Summit! Take advantage of our extended deadline and add your voice to the discussion on women's economic empowerment. Submit your work | Register for conference MORE RECOMMENDED READING: Better Prevention or Changing Attitudes? - by Mary Carmichael, Newsweek Politics and Misogyny - by Bob Herbert, The New York Times Baltimore Finds Subprime Crisis Snags Women - by John Leland, The New York Times Maternity Fashions, Junior Size - by Katha Pollitt, The Nation In India, a Party for Women Only - by Nachammai Raman, The Christian Science Monitor		ACTION ALERT: KEEP FAIR PAY ALIVE! NOW is determined to pass the Fair Pay Restoration Act (S. 1843) before the bill expires this fall. Keep fair pay alive! Contact your senators immediately to ensure your voice is heard before the Jan. 24 committee hearings. Contact your senators | Attend a meeting MEDIA PETITION ALERT On Jan. 16, women's groups sent a letter to NBC denouncing Matthews' record of "overt sexism when discussing women" (based on research by Media Matters). The next night Matthews offered an on-air apology that left NOW wanting more. Read the letter | Matthews' "Apology" | Sign our petition NOW MARKS ROE ANNIVERSARY WITH VIGIL Tuesday, Jan. 22 NOW will hold its annual vigil at the U.S. Supreme Court, commemorating the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Kim Gandy reminds, "Though we are celebrating 35 years of Constitutional protection of a woman's right to abortion, we cannot let our guard down." Read more 2008 ELECTION SEASON IN VOTERS HANDS After nearly a year of speculation and polling, the 2008 election season is finally in the hands of the voters. While the pundits and prognosticators are having a hard time loosening their grip, the voters are taking charge! Read More | Clinton Wins New Hampshire CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY WITH NOW What shows more love than a dozen red roses? A boquet of NOW t-shirts, totebags, buttons and bumper stickers, of course! Shop for your favorite feminist Valentine here SHOW NOW SOME LOVE Did you know that by shopping at Amazon.com you can donate to NOW? If you shop for your Valentine through NOW's Amazon.com page, NOW will receive a percentage of every dollar spent. So don't forget us or your loved ones on Valentines Day! Shop Amazon | Tell your friends SAVE THE DATE: 2008 EVENTS Economic Justice Summit - April 11-12 Atlanta, Ga. Intrepid Awards Gala - July 17 Washington, D.C. National NOW Conference - July 18-20 Washington, D.C.
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