[NOW News] Have Conservatives Discovered Sexism?

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BELOW THE BELT: HAVE CONSERVATIVES DISCOVERED SEXISM? Hey, have you heard? Conservatives have discovered sexism in the media! And they're learning that it's disrespectful toward women, potentially damaging to their careers, intrusive into their personal lives, and just plain unfair. That is, unless a feminist like Hillary Clinton is charging the media with sexism ? then it's called liberal whining or playing the gender card. Read more WHOSE CONSCIENCE IS IT, ANYWAY? The Bush Administration has now published the rewritten rules on "conscience" and those of us in good conscience must register our outrage. Defend a women's right to choose! Take action now! LETTER TO CONGRESS: NOW CALLS FOR SUPPORT OF NATIVE WOMEN NOW is calling on the House to support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Originally passed to address the deplorable health conditions facing first nation families living in Indian Country, this act has not been updated since 1992 so that modern health care services can reach the women and their families who rely on Indian Health Services. Read more! NOW STORE FALL SALE! Show your feminist pride with items from the NOW Store! Many of our most popular items are on sale, from T-shirts to magnets, books to mugs, and jewelry to tote bags. We have all your feminist needs! Go directly to our store. And don't forget, if you use this link to buy from Amazon (textbooks, electronics, whatever!) then NOW will receive a percentage of your entire sale! Please bookmark the link and use it whenever you shop Amazon. MORE RECOMMENDED READING: Face-Off: Palin's social issues - interview by David Gregory, MSNBC Palin: Wrong Woman, Wrong Message - by Gloria Steinem, L.A. Times How the Media's Tarring of Hillary Hurt Obama Too - by Eric Boehlert, Media Matters Lesbian rights pioneer Del Martin dies at 87 - by Rachel Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle Hillary Watch Party - YouTube Gender Segregation In Schools Isn't The Answer - by Lise Eliot and Susan McGee Bailey, USA Today		TRIBUTE TO DEL MARTIN: PIONEER, ACTIVIST, AND LIFELONG FEMINIST Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Del Martin was a true pioneer who never tired, never gave up on her mission to secure full equality for each of us. Del's work will continue to touch the lives of future generations, and her spirit will live on in the work of NOW and our allies. Read NOW's statement and reader tributes. NOW'S STATEMENTS ON THE VP PICKS The announcements of the vice presidential candidates for both major parties have been made. NOW has released two press statements concerning our position on the selection of Senator Joe Biden and Governor Sarah Palin. NOW HONORS WOMEN'S EQUALITY IN DENVER See online videos from our feminist gathering that celebrated Women's Equality Day at the Democratic National Convention, including a special honor to the late Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones and words from Rep. Maxine Waters. Watch now. SUCCESS! PETITION FOR PREGNANT PRISONERS REHEARING GRANTED Last week the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals did something unusual. It granted the petition for rehearing of Shawanna Nelson's case challenging the routine shackling of pregnant prisoners during labor and delivery. Read more FOUNDATION SUBMITS REPLY COMMENTS TO THE FCC ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP DIVERSITY In an effort to open up new broadcast opportunities to women and minorities, NOW Foundation and allies suggest steps for effectively implementing Media Access Project's proposal to diversify access to digital TV spectrum. Read more (PDF) JOB OPENING: BOOKKEEPER NOW is seeking a full-time bookkeeper to work at its national office in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience in basic bookkeeping functions such as maintaining accounts payable records, issuing payments to vendors, making deposits, handling employees time sheets and payroll, and producing necessary audit reports. Read more
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