video of the Philadelphia march for jobs, justice & public education from our friends at Media Mobilizing Project:
Finally A Woman’s Agenda!
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After decades (if not centuries!) of playing defense and trying to explain to largely male legislatures the relationships between reproductive justice, physical safety, economic security, worker fairness and women’s health, the pro-choice Women’s Health Caucus in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly broadly redefines the concept of well-being for women. The Agenda for Women’s Health is a comprehensive…
PA NOW at the Progressive Summit
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Pennsylvania NOW will be at this year’s Progressive Summit, connecting with other progressive organizations and leaders and hopefully you! It’s shaping up to be an inspiring lineup of speakers and workshops. Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards will be there, as will Senator Bernie Sanders. Find out all you need to sign up for this great…
Marissa Alexander Case Exposes the Gendered Side Of Racial Injustice In the U.S.
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Statement from National NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, D.C. – Marissa Alexander’s plea deal provides a large measure of relief to her family and her supporters in Florida and around the globe. She will not spend the rest of her life in prison. She will be with her loved ones by the end of January.…
Millions March NYC
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Justice for Mike Brown! Justice for Eric Garner! Justice for all those we have lost at the hands of racist cops! #BlackLivesMatter. Our lives matter. All lives matter! On Saturday December 13th, in NYC and in every major city, we march together as one. Our call to action: Demand that the Department of Justice pursue…
Violence Against Women is Never a Game
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Gamergate: Stalking is No GameFrom our colleagues at National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women: Violence against women is never a game! Congress must ensure that persons making online threats of assault, sexual violence and death are held accountable. WE NEED YOUR STORIES!!! #stalkingisnogame Trigger warning: rape, murder, violence; this alert…
Fall 2014 Endorsees & Helping Get Out the Vote
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As in every election, it comes down to you. Please consider helping out our endorsees and find out how you can do more to help Get Out the Vote!It’s time to Get Out the Vote!! Find out about Pennsylvania NOW PAC’s endorsees for the Fall election, and about our push in collaboration with National NOW…
Equal Pay for Equal Work!
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Pennsylvania NOW President Caryn Hunt testified September 18th before the House Labor and Industry Committee in support of House Bill 1890, which would close loopholes in the existing Pay Equity Act of 1959 (yep, 1959) and end pay secrecy, the practice of not allowing employees to share their salaries. Hunt testified in July before the…
PA NOW Calls for Action in Porn Emails Scandal
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pennsylvania NOW Calls For Commissioner Frank Noonan to Resign PHILADELPHIA, October 2, 2014- It’s been a week since Attorney General Kathleen Kane disclosed that hundreds of sexually explicit materials had been shared via email in the Attorney General’s office under Tom Corbett’s leadership. It is appropriate that Pennsylvania Department of Environmental…
Slutwalk 2014 in Philadelphia
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