[NOW News] Sexism Is Alive And Well

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EQUAL MARRIAGE DEFEATS REMIND US SEXISM IS ALIVE AND WELL NOW President Kim Gandy writes in her bi-weekly Below the Belt column, "Marriage traditionally has been a mechanism for the _expression_ and enforcement of rigid sex roles. Gender stereotypes still rule the day, and these stereotypes played a significant role in the loss of equal marriage ballot measures." Read more NOW COMMENDS OBAMA ON TOP-NOTCH, DIVERSE NOMINATIONS Sen. Clinton nominated Secretary of State "As a candidate, President-elect Barack Obama made clear his commitment to equal opportunity, and today's cabinet announcements begin to fulfill those values." said NOW President Kim Gandy Read more BLOGGER? ACTIVIST? BOTH? Join NOW and other leading women's rights organizations and online women's communities for the first ever Feminism 2.0 Conference in Washintgon, D.C.! Mark your calendars for February 2, 2009 and join us for exchange and collaboration on how to further harness the power of the Internet for our causes. Register online NOW! MORE RECOMMENDED READING: Male Caregivers Need Feminism, Too Kate Harding, Salon Why Churches Fear Gay Marriage Jeanne Carstensen, Salon 'Conscience Rule' Creates Quandary for Hospitals Iulia Anghelescu, Women's eNews Radio Hosts Prove Media Cavemen Are Alive, Well Sheila Gibbons, Women's eNews Read more at "NOW Read This"		WOMEN'S GROUPS ENDORSE MALONEY FOR SENATE Rep. Maloney, women's rights advocate The NOW/PAC and the Feminist Majority PAC announced their endorsement of Rep. Carolyn Maloney for appointment to the U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by Sen. Hillary Clinton's nomination as Secretary of State. Read more BUSH ADMINISTRATION SCURRIES TO FINALIZE HARMFUL REGULATION In its finals days, the Bush administration is planning to pass HHS' proposed "Provider Conscience" rule, which has the potential to severely restrict women's access to birth control and other reproductive health services. But you can help. Take action! FEMINIST ACTION AGENDA FOR 2009 We have an opportunity to reverse some of the backward movement of the past eight years, and begin to again move forward in addressing equality and opportunity for women and girls. Read more about NOW's agenda, and take our short survey and vote on what issues are critical to you! WHERE'S THE REAL "BAILOUT"? As national leaders hurry to address the current economic crisis, there has been little recognition that this economic downturn is likely to have a devastating impact on poor families, mostly women and children. Read more GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! Here are three ways to shop for a cause! Get a 2009 Love Your Body calendar, visit the NOW Store or shop at Amazon.com.
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