Stop CBS from Airing Anti-Abortion Super Bowl Ad
Even as the trial continues for the murder of Dr. George Tiller, CBS is planning to air an anti-abortion ad during this weekend's Super Bowl game.
Tell CBS that this is no time to feed the anger and hatred of anti-abortion extremists. |
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Help Free Iranian Feminists
The nearly 20,000 thousand letters you sent asking the Iranian government to release Noushin Ebadi, sister of human rights activist Shirin Ebadi, and other human rights activists from prison have made an impact! Noushin Ebadi, sister of human rights activist Shirin Ebadi, and all arrested members of the activist group Mourning Mothers were released from prison. One Million Signatures campaign founder Mansoureh Shojaee and a number of other Iranian feminists, however, remain imprisoned. Help us keep up the pressure to ensure the release of these courageous feminist activists. |
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Send a letter to your representativesregarding the Stupak/Pitts Amendment
The House passed the historic Affordable Health Care Act (HR3962) by a narrow margin (220-215) with major gains for women. Women's rights advocates, however, were delivered a major defeat Saturday night by passage of the outrageously restrictive anti-abortion Stupak amendment that bans abortion coverage for women in both the public option and private insurance. Take Action Now! |
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Press Release: Kim Gandy, Former NOW President, Joins Feminist Majority Leadership
Eleanor Smeal, President of the Feminist Majority Foundation and the Feminist Majority, announced today that Kim Gandy has become Vice President and General Counsel of both organizations. Gandy brings to her new positions a wealth of experience in leadership, organizing, public policy advocacy, litigation, media relations, and coalition building at the national, state, and local levels. more... |
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Press Release: Statement of Katherine Spillar, Executive Vice President of Feminist Majority Foundation on Kansas Judge's decision to allow evidence in support of a "voluntary manslaughter" verdict in the trial of Scott Roeder for murdering Dr. George Tiller
Press Release from the Feminist Majority Foundation
Today's perplexing decision is effectively back-door permission for admitted killer Scott Roeder to use a 'justifiable homicide' defense that is both un-justifiable and unconscionable. more... |
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Pelosi: "Health Insurance Reform Essential for Women"
National News from the Feminist Majority Foundation News Wire
Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press event Tuesday, October 6, on women and health insurance reform with Congresswomen Jan Schakowsky (IL), Donna Edwards (MD), Mary Jo Kilroy (OH), Gwen Moore (WI), and Feminist Majority President Eleanor Smeal. more...
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Statement of Eleanor Smeal, President, Feminist Majority Foundation On the Arrest of Roman Polanski
Press Release from the Feminist Majority Foundation
The Feminist Majority Foundation joins our sister feminist organizations in working to ensure rape is prosecuted as the heinous crime that it is, especially against girls. more... |
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Feminist Majority Foundation Defends Targeted Nebraska Abortion Provider
Press Release from the Feminist Majority Foundation
For decades, Senator Edward M. Kennedy was a champion of women’s rights. For years, when few other Senators would take women’s rights seriously, the women’s movement could count on Senator Kennedy. more... |
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Feminist Movement Loses a Dear Friend and Champion
Press Release from the Feminist Majority
For decades, Senator Edward M. Kennedy was a champion of women’s rights. For years, when few other Senators would take women’s rights seriously, the women’s movement could count on Senator Kennedy. more... |
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Murder of Dr. George Tiller – Statement of Eleanor Smeal, President
Press Release from the Feminist Majority Foundation
The Feminist Majority Foundation is deeply saddened and outraged by the assassination of
Dr. George Tiller at his church in Wichita, Kansas, this morning. We have worked closely with
Dr. Tiller for many years in the hopes of preventing such a tragedy. more... |
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Feminists Announce New Campaign for Afghan Women and Girls
Press Release from the Feminist Majority Foundation
Dr. Sima Samar, chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, warns that Afghan human rights and women and girls cannot be forgotten in any successful campaign to stabilize Afghanistan and end terrorism. more... |
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Feminist Majority Urges Passage of Economic Stimulus Package
Press Release from the Feminist Majority - Statement of Eleanor Smeal
The Feminist Majority urges the rapid approval of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This economic stimulus package creates jobs in professions such as education, healthcare, and other human services where women are a large majority of the workforce as well as physical infrastructure construction where men are a large majority. more... |
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Feminist Majority Applauds the Hillary Clinton as She Takes Charge of State Department
Press Release from the Feminist Majority
The Feminist Majority applauds Hillary Clinton as she takes charge of the State Department. "Hillary Clinton will be a beacon for the women of the world” said Eleanor Smeal, President of the Feminist Majority more... |
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Feminist Majority PAC Strongly Reaffirms Endorsement of Representative Carolyn Maloney for New York Senate Seat
Press Release from the Feminist Majority Political Action Committee
The Feminist Majority Political Action Committee strongly and enthusiastically reaffirms its endorsement of New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney for appointment to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. more... |
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Feminist Majority PAC Endorses Representative Carolyn Maloney for New York Senate Seat
Press Release from the Feminist Majority Political Action Committee
The Feminist Majority Political Action Committee and the National Organization for Women (NOW) Political Action Committee announce today their endorsement of New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney for appointment to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Congresswoman Maloney is a leader in the U.S. House of Representatives and will be a leader in the Senate. Read More > |
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Join the Feminist Majority in the Fight to End Child Marriage
Take Action Today!
Take action today to stop child marriages! In several countries across the world, including India, Niger, and Uganda, more than half of girls are married before they turn 18. Girls as young as 7 or 8 are forced into marriage, and pressured to give birth before their bodies are ready. These girls face increased risks for domestic violence, maternal mortality, infant mortality, obstetric fistula, and contracting HIV. They are often forced to drop out of school, and lose the chance to gain vital skills that could help them overcome poverty. Read More > |
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