NOW News: Giving Tuesday, Albuquerque Victory, Black Friday, the 20-week abortion ban and more

Sex Trafficking Conference on Saturday, Dec 7 in Brooklyn, NY

NOW celebrates Albuquerque voters for defending a woman's right to choose

Thu, Dec 5: Watch my friend & mentor in feminist film

http://www.tugg.com/events/6419#.UousJDP4jM4.facebook

Feminist: Stories From Women's Liberation

Presented by Salted Scarletry

Thursday, December 05 7:30pm - 9:05pm

in New York, NY at AMC Loews Village 7 $12.00 General

Wed, Nov 13: Meet the Midwife: For a Discussion on Reproductive Healthcare and Choice

NOW Condemns Extension of War on Women to Judicial Nominees

Man Up - declaring war on the warrior culture

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9939308/richie-incognito-jonathan-martin-miami-dolphins-bullying-scandal

Phone bank for Reproductive Rights, congratulations Illinois, the 20 week abortion ban and more!

URGE SENATORS TO SUPPORT the Military Justice Improvement Act! - on Senate floor next week

Call your Senators and Ask Them to Vote for the Military Justice Improvement Act!

November 7, 2013
Please forward widely!

The National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence supports Senator Gillibrand's efforts to add the Military Justice Improvement Act (MJIA) as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which is expected to be on the Senate Floor as early as next Wednesday, November 13.  S. 967 (MJIA) has 38 bipartisan sponsors and 47 Senate supporters but we need 13 more votes to ensure that there is no filibuster and to pass this amendment for survivors.   We have less than a week to make our calls and tweets.

Take Action NOW!

Urge Senate to pass Military Justice Improvement Act

Open Letter to Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminists

Posted by: Rachel Piazza

Originally posted on FeministFriends.com


Dear Radical Feminists in attendance at the Shulamith Firestone Women’s Liberation Memorial Conference on What is to be Done,

I too, was gathered with you for this conference in New York City. I was excited to be involved in a consciousness raising session, and interested to hear your collective thoughts on what is to be done. I had heard the criticisms of transphobia within your movement, but naively hoped such sentiment came from a small, removed faction. As I sat among you, and your notable speakers, I realized I couldn’t have been more wrong. Transphobia and transmisogyny are alive and well within your walls. The disdain with which you referred to trans women and your collective refusal to accept them as women was shocking and horrifying. This letter is to voice what I did not have the courage, or the words to say when I was in your presence. 

Respect Albuquerque Women: Phone Bank for Reproductive Rights

Thu, Nov 7: I am speaking at Hunter College during the Careers in Advocacy panel

Rapist caught on video acquitted, supporters call local anti-rape advocate "whore"

Matthew Maldonado and Nicholas Schultz, two male schoolmates of a female martial studio student, offered to take her home because she was too drunk to drive. Instead, they repeatedly raped her as she slipped in and out of consciousness. This is caught on tape. However, one of the rapists was just acquitted and is free to continue winning martial arts tournaments (and raping other women). His supporters even called a local anti-rape activist "a whore" who is trying to get martial arts schools not to allow him to compete.

http://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/breaking-news-matthew-maldonado-found-not-guilty-in-rape-case-i-want-to-continue-winning-jiu-jitsu-tournaments/

Tue, 7pm: Laughter and Light: A Night of Comedy to benefit Sexual Assault victims

[TOMORROW] Come Out to Laughter & Light: A Night of Comedy! Are you ready for the Laughter & Light" Comedy Night tomorrow at Gotham Comedy Club? If you have not bought your tickets, buy them TODAY!  Tomorrow, we will shine the light on survivors of sexual violence and the Alliance's critical work to prevent sexual violence while having fun! The Alliance's mission is to prevent sexual violence and reduce the harm it causes through education, research and advocacy.  Please come out and enjoy the rape-joke free comedy show and support the Alliance's work. 100% ticket proceeds will go towards supporting the Alliance's core programs including prevention, training, survivor assistance, policy advocacy, and research. (2 drink min.) Here is a sneak peak at our raffle prizes on our Facebook Page!  If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation to make a difference at svfreenyc.org/support.html Purchase Tickets NOW! $30: General  l  $25 Rape Crisis Professionals & Students (2 drinks min)  The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault envisions a city free from sexual violence. The Alliance leads New York City's efforts to prevent sexual violence and ensures that survivors of sexual violence have access to the best care.

12-year-old feminist in NC, NARAL's President & ME???

I am honored to be mentioned alongside a 12-year-old feminist and NARAL's President in the post below, along with other incredible women:

http://www.progresswomen.com/2013/11/01/feminists-to-follow-on-twitter-friday-111/