Women and Money – Let's Talk
Wednesday, July 16th, 6:30 p.m.
Prices are up, stocks are down, but women still have the power to take control of their finances and their lives. The National Organization for Women-NYC hosts Diane MacPhee, business coach and certified financial planner, to tell you how. Uncover what you really think about your money, learn to evaluate your saving and spending habits, find out what goals you should set for yourself, and get sound advice in an unstable market. Join NOW-NYC for a discussion to get empowered and get real about your money.
Learn more about this event!
The event will take place at the NOW-NYC Office on 150 W 28th Suite 304. Call today to RSVP: 212.627.9895 or email contact@nownyc.org.
Safe Harbor Act Passes!
Urge Governor Paterson to Help Sexually Exploited Children Today
The Safe Harbor Act (A.5258-c/S.3175-c) has finally passed in the NYS Senate and Assembly. Contact Governor Paterson today to urge him to sign the bill into law. The Safe Harbor Act will stop the arrest, prosecution, and incarceration of children involved in prostitution. Instead of punishing these children for being being victims of sexual exploitation, the bill requires the state to create a range of community-based services so that these children can reclaim their young lives. Sexually Exploited Children Factsheet
NOW-NYC Joins LGBT Pride
On June 29th, NOW-NYC's Queer Advocacy Project marched in the 2008 NYC LGBT Pride Parade. Over one million people came to celebrate LGBT pride, and cheered us through the heat, the thunder, and the rain. Thanks to everyone who joined us to call for queer equality NOW! Pictures will be posted shortly.
Learn more about the Queer Advocacy Project.
Support Equal Marriage in NYS
Contact Gov. Paterson (518-474-8390) to thank him for issuing his directive on same-sex marriages in NYS. More.
 Support NY's
Reproductive Health Act
Now that the Supreme Court has demonstrated it is no longer willing to put the health of women first, we need to ensure that New York's law is updated to protect women's health and remain beacon for choice. This act will safeguard a women's right to access safe and legal abortion. Support the Act
Bias Busters:
Help Us Monitor Sexist Media & Advertising
NOW-NYC is always on Media Watch to report biased coverage and advocate for diversity of media ownership and participation. Now you can help us take on the harmful advertising that denigrates women and girls. Find out how you can help us with our "Bias Busters" campaign and fight sexist ads. More info.
Birth Control Cri$is!!!
 Birth control costs have risen dramatically (up to 10 times!) since the Deficit Reduction Act took effect this year, leaving students and low-income women out in the cold. The act effectively ended the discounted rates that college health centers and safety-net providers like Planned Parenthood had available to them to provide wide access to birth control. NOW-NYU and other student groups held a rally calling on Congress to restore affordable access!
NOW-NYC Raves and Reviews
Find out what NOW-NYC is listening to, reading, and watching. Check out these feminist films that you do not want to miss. Learn more.
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Tues., July 8th, 6:30 p.m.
Reproductive Rights Action Committee
Wed., July 9th, 2:30 p.m.
Queer Advocacy Project
Thurs., July 10th, 2:30 p.m.
Boomer and Senior Women's Network
Thurs., July 10th, 6:30 p.m.
Women, Girls and the Media Committee
Fri., July 11th, 1:15p.m.
Divorce and Separation Clinic
Wed., July 16th, 6:30 p.m.
Women and Money-Let's Talk Event
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Defend Women’s Health!
Pass the Reproductive Health &
Privacy Protection Act
Support Free Gender Expression
Urge the Passage of GENDA
NY Met's Interim Manager, Jerry Manuel, Refers to Disgruntled Player as a Woman
Contact the Mets! Support Equal Marriage in NYS
Contact the Governor Today!
Restore Affordable Birth Control
Promote Student Access!
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Italian Vogue Sheds Light Upon Racism in the Fashion Industry
Learn more about Italian Vogue's Positive Work
MSNBC Broadcasts Sexist Commentary on Women's Voting Strategies and Views Concerning Abortion
Learn More
FOX News Attacks
Michelle Obama
Send your Comments to FOX!
Katie Couric Acknowledges Sexism in Media
Learn more about Couric's Powerful Statement
Beyonce's Kids Clothing Line
Striking the Wrong Pose
Showtime's New TV Series "Secret Life of a Call Girl" Glorifies Sex Work
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July
The House on Mango Street
By Sandra Cisneros
August
The Great Man
By Kate Christensen
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