Looking for a holiday gift? Think Kristin.

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:44:27 +0100

Singer Kristin Lems has a new 26 song double-CD called Equality Road that has some of her best vintage material including a number of songs that celebrate feminism. You can order the CD online from CD Baby for $19.95. Don't forget to also visit Kristin's website to get her live performance schedule. She is a dynamic and engaging [...]

The First Annual Jane Addams Day. December 10

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:00:00 +0100

The first annual "Jane Addams Day" will be celebrated all across Illinois on December 10, 2007. AAUW-Illinois is leading the charge and Women & Children First is their official Jane Addams Day bookstore! Visit to the AAUW-Illinois webpage to read their press release, find local events and read background materials.

Iranian feminists against a US war on their country

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:00:00 +0100

We recently received a communication from Azer Majedi , leader of the Organization for Women's Liberation, an Iranian feminist organization. Azer Majedi lives in exile in the UK. In her statement, she calls upon the people everywhere to join together and say,"No to a US military attack."

She was especially concerned wi [...]

30 Years is enough. Repeal the Hyde Amendment.

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:00:00 +0100

REPEAL THE HYDE AMENDMENT!

Reproductive rights for all, not just those who can afford them!

Sign the petition here: www.hyde30years.nnaf.org

For nearly 35 years, women in the United States have had the right to obtain safe, legal abortion care. However, bans on public funding have severely restricted the ability of l [...]

Paula Kamen talks about Finding Iris Chang

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Come to Women and Children First Bookstore on Thursday, November 8 to hear Paula Kamen talk about new book, Finding Iris Chang

2007 marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of Iris Chang’s landmark book, The Rape of Nanking, which chronicles the Nanking massacre -- the torture and murder of Chinese citizens at the hands of the Japanes [...]

Ask John Edwards about healthcare

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:00:00 +0100

If you could ask just one question of the next President of the United States... what would that be? Here’s your chance!

The American Medical Women's Association(AMWA) is sponsoring a series of conference calls on the issue of women's health with the various presidential candidates.