National Organization for Women News: Prop 8, VAWA, NEDAwareness Week, Elections, Komen, Ms. Magazine

National Organization for Women: News & Action Summary FEBRUARY 7, 2012 IN THIS ISSUE: NOW Applauds Prop 8 Decision, Calls for Equal Marriage Nationwide VAWA 2012 Passes Out of Committee, NOW Continues 20-Year Commitment to Landmark Bill NEDAwareness Week 2012 *Save the Date* Violence Against Women Act Needs Your Immediate Action Komen Backtracks, But Questions Remain NOW Congratulates Suzanne Bonamici on Special Election Victory 2012 National NOW Conference *Save the Date* NOW Applauds Prop 8 Decision, Calls for Equal Marriage Nationwide Today the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative that eliminated same-sex couples' right to marry, violates the U.S. constitution. Read more. VAWA 2012 Passes Out of Committee, NOW Continues 20-Year Commitment to Landmark Bill NOW was an early proponent of the first Violence Against Women Act, holding a rally on Capitol Hill in 1995 that brought together tens of thousands of activists to demand full funding for the bill. The act must be reauthorized every five years, so 20 years later feminists are still rallying for VAWA. Read more. NEDAwareness Week 2012 Tweet Chat *Save the Date* NOW Foundation's Love Your Body Campaign is partnering with the National Eating Disorders Association for NEDAwareness Week 2012, themed Everybody Knows Somebody. We will be hosting a Tweet Chat on Wed 2/29 at 4pm Eastern. Stay tuned for more information soon. Read more. Violence Against Women Act Needs Your Immediate Action VAWA 2011 was passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb. 2. Next comes the full Senate vote. Right now, 38 senators are co-sponsors, but we need 60 to assure final passage. Call your senators ASAP to make sure they are on board before the floor vote. Take action NOW! Komen Backtracks, But Questions Remain After an overwhelming nationwide reaction to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation's decision to cut grant funds from Planned Parenthood, the board of directors announced a new revision to its funding policy. Read more. NOW Congratulates Suzanne Bonamici on Special Election Victory NOW/PAC-endorsed candidate Suzanne Bonamici (D) soundly defeated Tea Party favorite Rob Cornilles (R) in the Jan. 31 special election in Oregon's 1st Congressional District. Bonamici, a strong supporter of NOW's issues, will be the first woman in recent years to be part of Oregon's congressional delegation. Read more. 2012 National NOW Conference *Save the Date* "A Feminist Wake-Up Call" Friday, June 29 - Sunday, July 1 Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport 1739 West Nursery Road Linthicum Heights, MD 20190 Visit the 2012 Conference website for more info » Stay tuned for more 2012 conference updates soon. 2012 is a regional conference year. Learn more » SPECIAL OFFER: Support NOW, Get Ms. Through March 8, we are partnering with Ms. magazine, an award-winning feminist publication. When you donate $25 to NOW you can receive Ms. magazine for one year -- for free! And if you're not a NOW member, join today and get a Ms. magazine with your $25 join. Support the NOW Foundation VIDEO: NOW President Terry O'Neill on MSNBC's The Ed Show On Feb. 2, Terry O'Neill was on The Ed Show discussing the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation's decision to cut grant funds from Planned Parenthood. Watch the video online » On Feb. 3, Terry O'Neill was on The Ed Show again, discussing the Komen Foundation's revised policy regarding grant funding cuts to Planned Parenthood. Watch the video online » FRESH FROM NOW'S BLOGS... Say It, Sister!: Super Bowl Ads: What Do You Think? Say It, Sister!: Happy Birthday, Title IX Say It, Sister!: More Bipartisan Support Needed for Violence Against Women Act Find more on NOW's Media Hall of Shame and Say It, Sister! NOW's Blog for Equality CONNECT WITH NOW ONLINE NOW READ THIS... White House May Look to Compromise on Contraception Decision NY Times Prop. 8: Gay-marriage ban unconstitutional, court rules LA Times Karen Handel, Susan G. Komen Executive, Quits Over Planned Parenthood Dispute Huff Post For some black women, economy and willingness to aid family strains finances Washington Post Now, About Planned Parenthood and the Bishops . . . Our Bodies, Ourselves Standing with Planned Parenthood Without Apologizing for Abortion RH Reality Check Pregnant, and Pushed Out of a Job NY Times Ruling on Contraception Draws Battle Lines at Catholic Colleges NY Times Read more on NOW Read This GET INVOLVED: Take Action | Join NOW | Find Your Nearest Chapter SUPPORT NOW: Support NOW's Work | Monthly Giving | Shop Amazon STAY CONNECTED: Say It, Sister! | The Media Hall of Shame | RSS | Twitter | Facebook