National Council of Women's Organizations

ourvote: Just in case anyone forgot how to say “women”…. Tell...

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:43:00 -0400

Just in case anyone forgot how to say “women”….

Tell the Presidential Candidates: Talk to Women!

Did you know that 99% of American women who are sexually active...

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:20:54 -0400

Did you know that 99% of American women who are sexually active have used birth control? That’s basically every single woman you know. Birth control is a personal decision, but some politicians want to restrict access and make that decision for you. Don’t let them. If you’re one of the 99%, share this photo and take a stand to protect access to birth control.

NCWO is proud to join the This is Personal Campaign. Decisions...

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:17:10 -0400

NCWO is proud to join the This is Personal Campaign.

Decisions about your birth control are personal. But some politicians want to put those decisions in the hands of your boss. Learn more and find out how you can take action at https://www.ThisIsPersonal.org.

ourvote: Grab your hats ladies, it’s time to get registered and...

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:24:15 -0400

ourvote:

Grab your hats ladies, it’s time to get registered and head to the polls!

ourvote: How will you be celebrating Women’s Equality Day this...

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:16:04 -0400

ourvote:

How will you be celebrating Women’s Equality Day this Sunday? Check out our new infographic that gives you Four Easy Steps to merging your love of Women’s Equality Day with your interests in the upcoming 2012 Election.

This Is My Body. For an amazing pick-me-up, check out this...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:12:00 -0400

This Is My Body.

For an amazing pick-me-up, check out this video. Women standing up for their bodies and their rights.

whoneedsfeminism: “I need feminism because abortion would not...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:23:45 -0400

whoneedsfeminism:

“I need feminism because abortion would not be a moral issue if men could get pregnant [too].”

Think about it.

Free Preventative Services for Women Start August 1st

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:29:00 -0400

“Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. ET, please join Senator Mark Begich (D-AK), Chairman of the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and other Democratic Senators for a Tele-Town Hall on free preventive services for women under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) beginning August 1st.

Thanks to ACA, health insurance plans will cover women’s preventive services, including contraception, domestic violence counseling, and support for breastfeeding equipment, without charging a co-pay or deductible starting in August of 2012. This new law helps women get the care they need, without worrying about the cost.

Please RSVP for Dial-in information

Date:Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Time:3:00 p.m. ET
Title:Conference call on free preventive services for women under ACA beginning August 1st.”

RSVP Here:

https://democrats.senate.gov/steering/tele-town-hall-on-free-preventive-services-for-women/

cousjuice: fight!

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:36:41 -0400

cousjuice:

fight!

Photo

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:35:44 -0400

Whatever the cause-and-effect relationship, most comics demonstrate through their design and marketing that they view male readers as essential, and any women who want to read along are welcome as long as they don’t insist on any of that icky frilly-girly stuff like you find in Twilight. Typically, female comics fans who speak out on this issue from a feminist perspective are roundly and rudely shouted down, sometimes from the podium.

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:15:00 -0400

Whatever the cause-and-effect relationship, most comics demonstrate through their design and marketing that they view male readers as essential, and any women who want to read along are welcome as long as they don’t insist on any of that icky frilly-girly stuff like you find in Twilight. Typically, female comics fans who speak out on this issue from a feminist perspective are roundly and rudely shouted down, sometimes from the podium.:

Camp ‘Breaking Dawn’ and the ‘Twilight’ of the boys club, Rob Salkowitz

womensenews: Google are honoring Amelia Earhart with their...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:40:37 -0400

womensenews:

Google are honoring Amelia Earhart with their Google Doodle today! Happy Birthday Amelia!

We love this so much!

The Clery Act: How Penn State’s Scandal Could Affect Financial Aid

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:50:00 -0400

By: Dani Nispel, Program and Policy Intern
National Council of Women’s Organizations

NCAA president, Mark Emmert, announced this morning that Penn State Football would not face the “death penalty.” The team would not be suspended for a year, but it would face punishments including a $60 million fine. Some are saying the sanctions against Penn State are more crippling than the “death penalty”, but it may not be over yet. The NCAA has had its say, as the governing body of athletics. However, The Department of Education has been investigating since November to see if Penn State violated the Clery Act. If the University did indeed violate the Clery Act by covering up sexual harassment, it could put their federal funding on the line.

Read the full post.

Need to find a women's shelter in the United States?

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:59:18 -0400

Need to find a women's shelter in the United States?:

fuckyeah-consent:

mentalillnessmouse:

For anyone needing a safe place to go to or needing to find resources and/or support groups in their area.

What Would A College Campus Look Like Without VAWA?

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:27:30 -0400

By: Dani Nispel, Program and Policy Intern
National Council of Women’s Organizations

What could happen on college campuses if Congress doesn’t pass the real VAWA?

When students and parents are looking at colleges and universities to consider, they will have no information about how safe that campus is. They’ll probably read about how many students have internships, the percentage of students who study abroad, and the average GPA of athletes. However, they won’t know how many sexual assaults and instances of dating violence or stalking take place on the campus each year. They won’t know what type of sexual assault or violence policies the institution has in place, and they won’t be able to know the disciplinary consequences of assaulting someone on that campus. There will be zero transparency.

Read the full blog post.

Perpetrators Don't Discriminate, So Why Does Congress?

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:25:11 -0400

By: Maggie Fridinger, Program and Policy Intern
National Council of Women’s Organizations

Every 9 seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten in the United States. One in four women are subjected to violence during their lifetime.

Perpetrators do not discriminate in their acts of violence. Women are exposed to domestic violence regardless of race, sexual orientation, income level, and age. Abusers do not differentiate among women of legal residency status and undocumented immigrants. Violence touches all women.

Read the full blog post.

timemagazine: The latest issue of TIME, featuring our Summer...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:23:42 -0400

timemagazine:

The latest issue of TIME, featuring our Summer Olympics special, will hit newsstands Friday. Our U.S. readers will see track and field athlete Lolo Jones, swimmer Ryan Lochte, and gymnast Gabby Douglas on the cover of TIME.

(Photograph by Martin Schoeller for TIME)

Go behind-the-scenes of this week’s cover shoot here on LightBox.

For the first time, the U.S. will be sending more women to the olympic games than men.

These are awesome photographs of just a few of them!

URGENT: Survivors of dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking--Please Sign!

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:05:26 -0400

If you’re a survivor of dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking on college campuses, please consider signing this letter to Congress. It asks Congress to pass the Real VAWA that will provide real protections for college students.

You have to sign by midnight TONIGHT!

entropyforever: Feminism is worthless without intersectionality...

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:16:34 -0400

entropyforever:

Feminism is worthless without intersectionality and inclusion.

Abortion Ban Plays Politics with Women’s Health

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:10:14 -0400

The House Judiciary Committee has held eight anti-abortion or anti-family planning votes or hearings so far this Congress. This morning, they’re scheduled to make it nine. The Committee will be considering the so-called “District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,” which would ban abortion in the District of Columbia at 20 weeks.

Read the full article.