WEST PINELLAS NOW NOVEMBER CHAPTER MEETING Date & TIME: Tuesday January 15 at 6:30 - 8:00 PM Location: Jason's Deli - 25801 US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater, FL (in the Cypress Point shopping center; just south of the Westfield Mall) - dinner available from the menu ********** GUEST SPEAKER: Amy Weintraub, Reproductive Rights Program Director for Progress Florida Talking about sensitive social issues, such as unintended pregnancy, can be tough. Knowing the facts can help in conversations with those (including some Progressives) who are unsettled by topics like teen sexuality or abortion. Amy Weintraub of Progress Florida will lead a discussion on the state of women's access to reproductive health care, including abortion care, in Florida and nationwide. She will discuss recent activities within the State Legislature, Congress and the Democratic Party as they relate to reproductive rights. News from Florida's reproductive rights movement and the statewide coalition, Floridians for Reproductive Freedom, will be shared. ************ About Amy Weintraub Amy Weintraub is the Reproductive Rights Program Director for Progress Florida and is a leader on the statewide Floridians for Reproductive Freedom coalition. She was one of the leaders of Women's March St. Pete 2017 and is an active volunteer with the South St. Petersburg Democratic Club, League of Women Voters, and National Organization for Women. A seasoned organizer, Amy has worked most of her adult life identifying, educating, and activating citizens toward social justice. Prior to moving to Florida in 2015, Amy lived in her home state of West Virginia where she led efforts within organizations such as WV FREE (West Virginia Focus: Reproductive Education and Equality), Covenant House of WV, and Planned Parenthood. Amy lives in south St. Petersburg with her spouse, Marc, and two teenagers, Jeremiah and Caroline. About Progress Florida Founded in 2008, Progress Florida is a nonprofit organization promoting progressive values through online organizing, media outreach, and networking with Florida's leading progressive organizations. Progress Florida advocates for progressive, pro-middle class policies and holds our elected officials accountable by empowering citizens in their communities. We're fighting for social justice, economic fairness, strengthening public education, health care reform, environmental protection, and much more. Visit the Progress Florida website at: https://www.progressflorida.org ** This announcement is for informational and instructional purposes only and represents no affiliation or relationship with any political party. ** ********** JOIN US FOR AN INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE EVENING! 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! How Does NOW Take Action?
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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 NOWWomen's Rights Activists GET RESULTS . . .
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