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2013 The Year for the E.R.A.
2013 is the year that we need to have the Equal Rights Amendment ratified. We can do this, we only need 3 more states to ratify in order to get it done. To read more about it please see this post: CLICK HERE
[VIDEO] The Reformed Whores and a Reminder to Vote
"Our forefathers want to remind you to f**king vote November 6th!"
Do YOU Have Rights?
Vote Like a Girl Guide
Vaginas Vote - Women for Obama
We've come up with a new design, inspired by Michigan Representative Lisa Brown, who was banned from speaking because she used the word 'vagina'. We can encourage women to vote and at the same time show that we don't believe 'vagina' is a dirty word.
Click HERE to enter our store.
$5.00 from each purchase through our store will go towards our 2013 event.
Thank you!
Defend Women's Rights BBQ Sunday 9.16.12
Defend Women's Rights BBQ This Sunday!
Meet Fellow WORD Organizers! Get involved!
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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New York WORD networking and movement building BBQ!
WORD (Women Organizing to Resist and Defend) is a newly formed coalition of women and allies organizing to fight back against the attacks on our rights.
We want to let the politicians of both major parties know that we will not stand by while women's rights are under attack. Join us!
Also...October 16th Save the Date!
Come hear about upcoming word actions at this Sunday's BBQ including a rally outside the presidential debate on October 16th. Women's rights are not bargaining chips! Demand accountability from both parties.
WORD Demands...
- Full reproductive rights now: Access to safe, legal abortion and birth control – on demand. We want healthcare that covers these services and access to it for all women. We want the information that we need to stay healthy, including an end to abstinence-only sex education in our schools.
- Defend women in the workplace: Close the wage gap and provide equal pay for equal work. All jobs must offer maternity leave and stop penalizing working mothers. End sexual harassment at work.
- Stop the budget cuts: Cutting federal and state social services punishes poor women. We demand government funding for social services that millions of working and poor women depend on.
- We want full equality and respect now: Fight racism, sexism and anti-LGBT bigotry. Stop the exploitation and commercialization of women in mass media. An injury to one is an injury to all!
For more info, contact WORD NYC at nyc@defendwomensrights.org or 347-292-WORD (9673).
Women Organized to Resist and Defend
Chicago: 773-828-9205 or chicago@defendwomensrights.org
Connecticut: 203-787-8232 or ct@defendwomensrights.org
Los Angeles: 213-251-1058 or la@DefendWomensRights.org
New York: 347-292-9673 or nyc@defendwomensrights.org
San Francisco: 415-375-9502 or sf@DefendWomensRights.org
Connecticut: 203-787-8232 or ct@defendwomensrights.org
Los Angeles: 213-251-1058 or la@DefendWomensRights.org
New York: 347-292-9673 or nyc@defendwomensrights.org
San Francisco: 415-375-9502 or sf@DefendWomensRights.org
Remember November VOTE Shirts
New design available to help get out the vote:
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In addition: Our Commemorative Rally Shirts will be taken out of the store on Saturday, September 1st. If you would like to own one there are only a few days left to order then. Thank you for your support!
Action Needed in VA: Clinic Regulations and TRAP
Cooch Watch 2012 and #OpposeTRAP are holding the following events in Virginia.
What: Recuse Yourself , John Seeds!
When: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 11:00am until 1:00pm
Where: 1250 E Marshall Street, Richmond, VA
Details: We are demanding that Dr. John Seeds recuse himself from voting on the abortion clinic regulations with the Board of Health on September 14th, as his religious and personal views should not affect the women of Virginia and their access to healthcare. Stand with us on September 4 to DEMAND that he recuse himself from voting on the abortion clinic regulations on Sept 14th.
Read more at: Recuse Yourself , John Seeds!
What: #S14 OpposeTRAP - Round 3: The People vs THE COOCH
When: Friday, September 14, 2012 - 7:30am
Where: 9960 Mayland Dr Richmond, VA
Details: CALL TO ACTION: On September 14th at 7:30 am, we call for 500+ to line the walkway at the Perimeter Center where the Board of Health is mtg to re-address and re-vote on permanent regulations that unfairly target abortion providers (TRAP). The Attorney General is demanding regulations be written in such a way they will shut down most clinics in VA., continuing his War on Women. The outside protest will be followed by an opportunity to speak out to the Board in their meeting. Signs, Banners, T-Shirts, All Welcome!
Read more at: #S14 OpposeTRAP - Round 3: The People vs THE COOCH
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This Is My Body [Video]
We are posting this in hopes that you will 'Like' the This is My Body Facebook page and share this video with others. Thank you!
"This Is My Body" is a women's rights advocacy video created in response to the attacks on women's health and reproductive rights that have occurred throughout 2012. The video addresses those issues along with abortion, body image, cancer, fair pay, and a number of other important issues affecting women today. SOURCE: This Is My Body FB Page
This Is My Body from Jason Stefaniak on Vimeo.
Please like this on YouTube Too!
View on MoveOn.org
#ThisIsMyBody @JasonStefaniak @moveon
This Is My Body (Script)
Created by Jason Stefaniak and Siobhan O’Loughlin
[In French] [In Italian]
This is my body.
I do what I want with it.
This is my body.
I make my own choices.
This is my body.
I use it as a canvas, tattoo it, decorate it, and pierce it.
I take medicine if I want to and only undergo medical procedures I choose.
I eat what I want, exercise for my health, and wear what I like.
I fall in love with whomever, fuck/sleep with whomever and marry whomever I choose.
I decide when and how to become a mother.
This is my body, not yours
These decisions have nothing to do with you. If I’m not hurting you or stopping you from pursuing your inherent right to happiness, it’s none of your business. This is my body, not yours.
Almost one in eight women in the United States will have breast cancer, the most invasive cancer for women worldwide. If I am black or white, rich or poor, married or single, gay or straight, formally educated or not, I have the right to be screened for this killer of women, whether I go to my doctor or rely on the services of clinics like those run by Planned Parenthood. Your desire to stop the funding of abortions has nothing to do with my right to defend myself against cancer. This is my body, not yours.
If I choose to have sex, I have the right to birth control and to be spared your demeaning insults you’d never want leveled against your daughter or mother. My pursuit of orgasm is neither unnatural nor dangerous nor scary nor an infringement of your religious liberty. My sexual activity is for my benefit, not your pleasure. And it’s never my fault if you rape me. I am done being excluded from decisions about my sexual and reproductive health. This is my body, not yours.
I determine who or what goes inside of my vagina and when. I make all decisions regarding my pregnancy. I will access prenatal care whether or not you agree with the choices made resulting from that care. I have the right to an abortion without facing intimidation, harassment, burdensome parental consent laws, or prejudicial taxes. If I decide to have an abortion, I will not undergo unnecessary, invasive medical procedures for the purposes of your moralizing and personal edification. I’m entitled to all health information from my doctor. And allowing myself to be penetrated once doesn’t assume your right to do it again on your own prerogative, for your own reasons. This is my body, not yours.
It is time for you to accept that I am fully aware, capable, and accountable for myself. I don’t need a hero or saving because I’m not in distress. I’m not defined by my need of a man or partner, but I have the right to be made happy by one, in a safe and supportive relationship. I’m not defined by my weight, hair, make up, skin color, or breast size. I do not exist to be your play toy. I won’t wait my turn nor be quiet nor heed you. I know my physical and mental strength and I do not fear you. I’m beautiful, despite what you think, with or without your approval. This is my body, not yours.
This is my body.
I’m through with legislators telling me what to do with it.
This is my body.
Keep your salacious, aggressive, sexist insults to yourself. I’m not listening.
This is my body.
I have the right to marry my partner, woman or man.
To equal pay
To health care
To education
To divorce
To safety
To protection of the law
To respect and dignity
To complete equality
This is my body, not yours.
Do not be afraid of a world in which women know themselves, their voice, and their power. That world has arrived.
"This Is My Body" is a women's rights advocacy video created in response to the attacks on women's health and reproductive rights that have occurred throughout 2012. The video addresses those issues along with abortion, body image, cancer, fair pay, and a number of other important issues affecting women today. SOURCE: This Is My Body FB Page
This Is My Body (Script)
Created by Jason Stefaniak and Siobhan O’Loughlin
[In French] [In Italian]
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| Image courtesy of Moveon.Org |
I do what I want with it.
This is my body.
I make my own choices.
This is my body.
I use it as a canvas, tattoo it, decorate it, and pierce it.
I take medicine if I want to and only undergo medical procedures I choose.
I eat what I want, exercise for my health, and wear what I like.
I fall in love with whomever, fuck/sleep with whomever and marry whomever I choose.
I decide when and how to become a mother.
This is my body, not yours
These decisions have nothing to do with you. If I’m not hurting you or stopping you from pursuing your inherent right to happiness, it’s none of your business. This is my body, not yours.
Almost one in eight women in the United States will have breast cancer, the most invasive cancer for women worldwide. If I am black or white, rich or poor, married or single, gay or straight, formally educated or not, I have the right to be screened for this killer of women, whether I go to my doctor or rely on the services of clinics like those run by Planned Parenthood. Your desire to stop the funding of abortions has nothing to do with my right to defend myself against cancer. This is my body, not yours.
If I choose to have sex, I have the right to birth control and to be spared your demeaning insults you’d never want leveled against your daughter or mother. My pursuit of orgasm is neither unnatural nor dangerous nor scary nor an infringement of your religious liberty. My sexual activity is for my benefit, not your pleasure. And it’s never my fault if you rape me. I am done being excluded from decisions about my sexual and reproductive health. This is my body, not yours.
I determine who or what goes inside of my vagina and when. I make all decisions regarding my pregnancy. I will access prenatal care whether or not you agree with the choices made resulting from that care. I have the right to an abortion without facing intimidation, harassment, burdensome parental consent laws, or prejudicial taxes. If I decide to have an abortion, I will not undergo unnecessary, invasive medical procedures for the purposes of your moralizing and personal edification. I’m entitled to all health information from my doctor. And allowing myself to be penetrated once doesn’t assume your right to do it again on your own prerogative, for your own reasons. This is my body, not yours.
It is time for you to accept that I am fully aware, capable, and accountable for myself. I don’t need a hero or saving because I’m not in distress. I’m not defined by my need of a man or partner, but I have the right to be made happy by one, in a safe and supportive relationship. I’m not defined by my weight, hair, make up, skin color, or breast size. I do not exist to be your play toy. I won’t wait my turn nor be quiet nor heed you. I know my physical and mental strength and I do not fear you. I’m beautiful, despite what you think, with or without your approval. This is my body, not yours.
This is my body.
I’m through with legislators telling me what to do with it.
This is my body.
Keep your salacious, aggressive, sexist insults to yourself. I’m not listening.
This is my body.
I have the right to marry my partner, woman or man.
To equal pay
To health care
To education
To divorce
To safety
To protection of the law
To respect and dignity
To complete equality
This is my body, not yours.
Do not be afraid of a world in which women know themselves, their voice, and their power. That world has arrived.
Recommit to Realizing Gender Equality: Women's Equality Day
Although we still have a lot of work yet to do, we should take a day to honor the accomplishments of the women that came before us. It's up to us to pick up the torch and continue to move Women's Rights forward. We still need to finish the job of securing an Equal Rights Amendment.
For events in your area see: August 26th Day of Action
Near the end of the Proclamation it reads:
"I call upon the people of the United States to celebrate the achievements of women and recommit to realizing gender equality in this country."
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Note: 1912 isn't the date of the Amendment, it was the year that Alice Paul really got things going:
"In 1912 Alice Paul met up with her friend, Lucy Burns, and they took over the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) Congressional Committee, trying to get a constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote. By 1916, she formed the National Woman's Party (NWP) that demanded a constitutional amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote. " |
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Presidential Proclamation - Women’s Equality Day, 2012
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY, 2012
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On Women's Equality Day, we mark the anniversary of our Constitution's 19th Amendment, which secured the right to vote for America's women. The product of profound struggle and fierce hope, the 19th Amendment reaffirmed what we have always known: that America is a place where anything is possible and where each of us is entitled to the full pursuit of our own happiness. We also know that the defiant, can-do spirit that moved millions to seek suffrage is what runs through the veins of American history. It remains the wellspring of all our progress. And nearly a century after the battle for women's franchise was won, a new generation of young women stands ready to carry that spirit forward and bring us closer to a world where there are no limits on how big our children can dream or how high they can reach.
To keep our Nation moving ahead, all Americans -- men and women -- must be able to help provide for their families and contribute fully to our economy. That is why I have made supporting the needs and aspirations of women and girls a top priority for my Administration. From signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law and creating the White House Council on Women and Girls to combatting sexual assault and promoting women's economic and political empowerment at home and abroad, we have worked to ensure women have the opportunities they need and deserve at every stage of their lives. As women around the world continue to fight for their seat at the table, my Administration will keep their interests at the core of our policy decisions -- and we will join them every step of the way.
Today, women are nearly 50 percent of our workforce, the majority of students in our colleges and graduate schools, and a growing number of breadwinners in their families. From business to medicine to our military, women are leading the fields that were closed off to them only decades ago. We owe that legacy of progress to our mothers and aunts, grandmothers and great-grandmothers -- women who proved not only that opportunity and equality do not come without a fight, but also that they are possible. Even with the gains we have made, we still have work to do. As we mark this 92nd anniversary of the 19th Amendment, let us reflect on how far we have come toward fully realizing the basic freedoms enshrined in our founding documents, rededicate ourselves to closing the gaps that remain, and continue to widen the doors of opportunity for all of our daughters and sons.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2012, as Women's Equality Day. I call upon the people of the United States to celebrate the achievements of women and recommit to realizing gender equality in this country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.
BARACK OBAMA
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