Blog Entries tagged 'US Politics'

Clinton supporters vrs. Obama supporters...Why can't we just fight fair?

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It's no secret that feminists are on both sides of the fence in the Democratic primary.

Despite the media stereotype of a vast leftwing feminist conspiracy made up of goose-stepping fembots, the actual women's equality movement is very diverse. Being the independent-minded people that we are, feminists tend to resist being forced to toe a party line.

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Hear Jo Freeman Discuss Her New Book,

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If you are in the Washington D.C. area on March 24, 2007, don't miss this one.

The Department of U.S. Studies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. will host a book launch of Jo Freeman's We Will Be Heard: Women's Struggles for Political Power in the United States on Monday, March 24 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The discussion will [...]

Thinking Outside of the Ballot Box by Aurora Levins Morales

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We received this essay on the 2008 election from Aurora Levins Morales. Aurora is a Latina-Jewish poet, scholar and activist. Aurora and her mom Rosario were both members of the Chicago Women's Liberation Union. In it Aurora discusses the sexism and racism that have characterized this election season.

Over the last few weeks, and [...]

We Will Be Heard: Women's Struggles for Political Power in the United States

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Feminist scholar Jo Freeman has long been one of our most astute observers of the often surreal world of U.S. politics. In her new book We Will Be Heard: Women's Struggles for Political Power in the United States, she collects some of her best essays about women in politics into one volume.

According to the publisher, the book will be hitting the [...]

Be There! Summit on Economic Justice for Women

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Join the National Organization for Women Foundation, National Council of Negro Women, and the Institute for Women's Policy Research for the 2008 Summit on Economic Justice for Women, April 11-12 in Atlanta, Georgia. The summit is dedicated to "Bringing Together Research and Advocacy--from Local to Global--to Advance Economic Justice and Empowerment for Women" < [...]

Blog for Choice Day: Remembering Ruth Surgal

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In September of 2004 I lost a dear friend when Ruth Surgal died suddenly after attending a feminist conference. Ruth had been a leader of the Abortion Counseling Service of Women's Liberation, better known as Jane. You can read more about Jane on this website.

I was asked to speak at Ruth's funeral service, so today I'll share with you what I said on that [...]

Blog for Choice Day on January 22

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On January 22, the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, NARALPro-Choice America is asking pro-choice bloggers to join them for Blog for Choice Day!

Blog for Choice Day provides us with an opportunity to raise the profile of reproductive rights in the blogosphere and the media, while celebrating Roe's 35th anniversar [...]

Iranian feminists against a US war on their country

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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 with the recent meetings betwe [...]

30 Years is enough. Repeal the Hyde Amendment.

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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 low-income women, who depend [...]

Ask John Edwards about healthcare

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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.

The next conference call is with John Edwards on N [...]

We miss Grace Paley

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Grace Paley, one of our finest writers, passed away last August. To celebrate her life and work, Judith Arcana has helped organize an 85th birthday party on the evening of December 11 at Broadway Books in NE Portland OR. Judith Arcana is the author of Grace Paley's Life Stories; a Literary Biography.

If you miss Grace Paley and would like to organ [...]

Would you like to converse with the presidential candidates?

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The American Medical Women's Association(AMWA) is sponsoring a series of call-in phone conferences with the presidential candidates in preparation for the 2008 election.

The theme of the teleconferences is women's health. According to AMWA,

Guaranteed access to high-quality, patient centered, preventive and curative health [...]

Aurora Health Center Will Open for Business!

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Here is the text of the press release we received at 5:56 PM:

What: Press Conference
Where: Aurora Planned Parenthood Health Center, 3051 E. New York Street, Aurora, IL When: Tuesday, October 2, at 10 am

Finally! Just minutes ago we received our occupancy permit from city of Aurora Mayor, Tom Weisner and we will be OPEN FOR BUSINESS TOMORROW!

*We encourage anyone who is interested to attend the Aurora city council meeting on their own to monitor the discussion, but [...]

Supporters back Planned Parenthood's Aurora Health Center

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On Tuesday evening of September 25, nearly 300 Planned Parenthood supporters gathered at the Aurora City Council meeting to demand the opening of the health center. Supporters created a sea of pink in front of City Hall.

Then on September 28, Illinois Senator and presidential candidate Barack Obama came out in support of the clinic saying,

"I fully support Planned Parenthood's desire to open a new facility in Aurora," he said in a statement released this afternoon. [...]

AFL-CIO Launches Campaign for America�s Health Care

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The AFL-CIO has launched a major new campaign to secure healthcare for every American by 2009. According to campaign director Heather Booth,

Maybe we can make this election provide a mandate on health care reform--getting the candidates to commit to progressive reform and then holding them to it after the election by mobilizing a massive force, in this campaign that means 10 million unio [...]

Do you collect political buttons?

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Herstory visitors are probably familiar with Jo Freeman's scholarly work in women's history. But did you know that Jo is also an inveterate political button collector? Right now she is looking for "Carole Mosely Braun for President" button. She'll trade you a "Braun for Senate" or a "Chisholm for President "button. Contact Jo at joreen@jofreeman.com if you are ready to deal.