West Pinellas National Organization for Women
And Together We Can Make Equality a Reality
Connecting the Dots . . .NOW is one of the few multi-issue progressive organizations in the United States. NOW stands against all oppression, recognizing that racism, sexism and homophobia are interrelated, that other forms of oppression such as classism and ableism work together with these three to keep power and privilege concentrated in the hands of a few. Government, our judicial system, big business, mainstream media and other institutions treat many groups in our society like second-class citizens. Pitting us against each other is an essential mechanism for maintaining the status quo. Together, we can create the change we've been dreaming of—our unity is our strength. NOW's Top Six Priority IssuesAdvancing Reproductive Freedom Other Important NOW IssuesAffirmative Action - Child Care, Custody and Family Law Issues - Disability Rights - Educational Equity / Title IX - Exposing the Radical Right - Global Feminism - Health and Body Image - Media Activism - Peace - Social Security - Welfare - Women in the Military - and much more! HELP NOW SET A FEMINIST AGENDA FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATION
NOW has just released our Feminist Action Agenda for 2009 and Beyond and this exciting, extensive women-centered document should be useful for activists in many ways and can be used in your writing, advocacy, coalition work, state and local policy discussions, just to list a few uses. Right NOW, we are asking you to use the Agenda in several ways: 1. Review the agenda and fill out our web survey -- let us know how you think we should prioritize our time, energy and funds on behalf of these critical feminist goals. Starting Jan. 20, the U.S. will have a presidential administration that has vowed support for women and girls. That doesn't mean our work is done, though. Together we must urge the Obama-Biden team and Congress to do all they can to undo the damage from eight years of George W. Bush, and finally begin to advance women's rights. We have a long haul toward full equality.
So, tell us which of our nine "to do" list items are most critical to you, and help us make it an even 10 by suggesting an additional item or issue that is dear to your heart or on your mind. We're already hard at work, because there's not a moment to lose, and we want to hit the ground running when the new Congress begins in January. Be a part of this effort, and together we can make women's rights a top priority in the White House and Congress. Take action NOW!
2. Use the Feminist Action Agenda as a resource for engaging in community action. If you're feeling the effects of the current economic crisis and are angry that big corporations are being "bailed out" and women, children and families are being ignored, then join up with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and make your voices heard! Bring the Feminist Action Agenda to town hall meetings and community discussions being held all around the country and speak out for yourself and on behalf of all the women and their families, who will suffer from the greed and recklessness of giant corporations who have run amok with little supervision these past eight years. How Does NOW Take Action?
Get Active in a NOW Campaign and Help Change the World!
NOW's Grassroots PowerFounded in 1966 by a small but determined group of women's rights advocates, NOW has more than 500,000 contributing members and hundreds of chapters across the U.S. NOW members are the heart, soul and muscle behind the group. They elect leaders, set policy and determine our agenda. NOW's vast and diverse membership gives us clout in the government, media and the public eye. By speaking out and taking action, NOW activists make change happen at the local, state and national leve. Because we don't rely on foundation or corporate dollars, NOW's work for equality and justice is made possible by membershup dues, individual donations and volunteer hours. NOW Member BenefitsEach NOW member can get involved at your own speed. Once you join, you'll start receiving our National NOW Times newspaper, a great place to start if you simply want in-depth analysis on feminist issues. If that gets you fired up, you can sign-up for email alerts and take action right on our web site. Get even more involved by joining your local chapter at no extra cost. Then, you might want to attend a National Conference and help shape policy. It's up to you...but whatever you do, you'll be making a difference. Join NOW![]() Women's Rights Activists GET RESULTS . . .
. . . But The Struggle Is NOT OVER YET.
To join West Pinellas NOW, please telephone or Email: wpinellasnow@gmail.com
Please join our Discussion at: http://groups.google.com/group/westpinellasnow
The New Administration will be sworn in on January 20th and they have a huge job ahead. Let us not allow them to forget women and the issues that are most important to us. Please go to the Transition Website and write to President-Elect Obama and tell him of your vision for this Nation.
You can also read the Transition Team's Agenda for Women on the same site.
Remember, Silence is the Greatest Act of Sedition.
GET INVOLVED, STAY INFORMED, BE ACTIVE !
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