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NOW President Patricia Ireland Rallies For Abortion Rights in New Jersey

April 13, 2000



National Organization for Women (NOW) President Patricia Ireland will speak at a rally for abortion rights in Trenton, NJ.  Ireland will discuss progress toward reproductive freedom for women, the future of feminism in the 21st Century and, more immediately, women's role in this year's elections.

"Progress for women is not equality and it's not irreversible," Ireland said.  "Abortion rights are threatened in state legislatures, in Congress and at the Supreme Court.  But we have tremendous power as voters, as activists and as organizers in our communities."


Who:  NOW President Patricia Ireland

When: 12 Noon on Saturday April 15

Where: State House (Trenton, NJ)

What:  Stand Up For Choice 2000 Rally


"Women elected the last president, and we will elect his successor.  We are taking this same influence to legislatures, the Supreme Court and the court of public opinion," Ireland said.  "Women will put their votes, political skills and activism toward improving our lives and creating a feminist future."
 

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