Entries Tagged as 'Blog'

Chicago NOW’s Statement about Health Care Reform

March 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

The health care reform bill has the potential to have a monumental impact on our nation’s health and healthcare. The bill will expand health care coverage to many of our nations neediest and hardest working people. Though the health care reform bill has many positive aspects, one cannot ignore that there is still work to [...]

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Chicago NOW Health Team Meeting

March 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

Event: Chicago NOW Health Team Meeting
What: Club/Group Meeting
When: Tuesday, March 30, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: T’s Bar and Restaurant
RSVP: chicagonow.org@gmail.com

Come Make a Difference!
This will be a fun, casual meeting where you can meet like-minded feminists and learn about our upcoming volunteer opportunities in Women’s Health. We are interested in hearing your ideas as well!

About us:
The Chicago NOW Health [...]

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Join the Red Pump Project to Raise HIV/AIDS Awareness For Women and Girls

March 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Events

Help raise awareness and education about the effects of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. Join the Red Pump Project in honoring Rae Lewis Thorton, an HIV/AIDS activist.
What: The Red Pump Project with honoree Rae Lewis Thorton, an HIV/AIDS activist.
Where: Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St.
When: March 25, 2025
Time: 6 pm-9 pm.
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Help Pass HB 6205! Contact Your State Representative Today!

March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Homepage

Want Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care for Women?
Help Pass HB 6205 by Contacting Your State Representative Today!
On March 10th 2010, The Reproductive Health & Access Act (HB 6205) was passed out of the House Human Services Committee. The next step toward comprehensive reproductive health care for ALL women in Illinois is for the full Illinois [...]

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Bill Brady: Wrong for Women

March 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

Watch the video featuring Chicago NOW, Citizen Action of Illinois, Planned Parenthood and Personal PAC

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The Earthquake Killed Haiti’s Feminist Movement

March 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

And is likely to make the situation for women worse.
By: Connie May Fowler
Double X
January 28, 2026
http://www.doublex.com/section/news-politics/earthquake-killed-haitis-feminist-movement
Among the many dead after the earthquake in Haiti are
the three women who basically constituted the fledgling
women’s movement in Haiti. Myriam Merlet, Anne Marie
Coriolan, and Magalie Marcelin had just begun the work
of reforming a judiciary that never took rape seriously
and [...]

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An Open Letter to Scott Lee Cohen

February 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

February 10, 2026
Dear Mr. Cohen,
Thank you for requesting a meeting with the Chicago Chapter of the National Organization for Women to discuss the future of your political career. Chicago NOW has been a stalwart defender of the rights of women and girls since 1967. We appreciate that you recognize that fact enough to reach out [...]

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Scott Lee Cohen Steps Down

February 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

Scott Lee Cohen, the elected candidate for Lieutenant Governor, was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend in 2005. His ex-wife also listed both physical and sexual abuse in her divorce papers. Illinois needs leadership that is capable of making effective policy decisions to end violence against women and girls. We applaud Scott Lee Cohen’s decision to [...]

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Sign this Petition! Tell CBS to Drop the Anti-Choice Super Bowl Ad!

January 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

Sign the NARAL petition HERE!

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A Letter From the President

January 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

Happy New Year!
I am honored to begin serving you as the 2010 president of the Chicago Chapter of the National Organization for Women along with Jessica Rosenberger as vice president. I am excited to start the new year with a new website that is modern and reflective of our chapter [...]

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