Entries Tagged as 'feminism'

October 11th - National Equality March in Chicago

October 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog

When - Sunday, October 11, beginning at 1:00pm.
Where - Daley Plaza - under the Picasso
Chicago NOW will join with activists from all over Chicago to demand equality for LGBTQ individuals. <a href=”http://www.lgbtchange.org/”>Click here for more information</a>!

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Women Who Dared Wrap Up

September 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog

Many many thanks to those who came out to celebrate Women Who Dared last night! It was a tremendous success for Chicago NOW and we’re looking forward to next year. Here are a couple pictures from the event.
More to come!!!

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Today We Celebrate Women’s Equality Day

August 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog

Today we celebrate the ratification of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to vote. Let’s all take a moment today to thank the women who came before us and made this day possible. This generation has been handed an amazing opportunity to live and work freely in this country.
But as we celebrate our [...]

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Ratify CEDAW – Call Your Senators August 26th!

August 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog

The United States remains the only democracy in the world that has not ratified the CEDAW treaty, putting our country in the company of nations such as Iran, Somalia and Sudan. One hundred eighty-six countries, over 95 percent of United Nations members, have ratified CEDAW. It provides a fundamental framework for ending international violence against [...]

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Do You Dare…

August 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog

Chicago NOW invites you to our annual cocktail reception and fundraiser:
Women Who Dared
This event is the Chapter’s opportunity to thank Chicago leaders for their contributions to the feminist community. For 2009, the chapter is proud to honor Lorie Chaiten, Director of the Reproductive Rights Project for the Roger Baldwin Foundation of the ACLU of [...]

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Anthony Abbate – 2nd Status Hearing & Recap

August 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog

The second status hearing for Anthony Abbate was held this morning at 10am. Here is a wrap up of the few key decisions made:

Anthony Abbate has filed an appeal to overturn his criminal conviction. An appeal could affect the use of the criminal conviction in the police review board trial. The prosecution has been given [...]

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Tonight! – Chicago NOW Open House

June 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog

Chicago NOW Open House
@ EP Theater
A Celebration of Feminist Art
Please Join Us for the Chicago NOW Open House! Meet the board members and discuss how you can get involved!
We will be talking about the Abbate Case along with our key issues: Ending Violence Against Women, Reproductive Justice, Economic Equity, LGBTQ Rights and Women’s Health
Featured Artists:
Deva Suckerman [...]

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Michelle Staeger Speaks out on Fox News

June 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog

Michelle Staeger, Chicago NOW board member speaks out and urges Chicagoans to DEMAND Abbatte be fired from the Chicago Police!

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Illinois NOW joins Chicago NOW in decrying probation rather than prison for Abbate

June 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog

The Illinois National Organization for Women decries probation rather than prison for the vicious attack by Anthony Abbate against Karolina Obrycka. “Probation is a slap in the face to Obrycka and any other woman who has been beaten said Bonnie Grabenhofer” President of IL NOW and Executive VP elect of National NOW. It sends a [...]

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Express Yourself – Contact the Cook County Circuit Court

June 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog

Until we can get you in touch with Cook County Circuit Court Judge Fleming, let’s start writing and calling the Cook County Circuit Court.
Remember, we will not bend down to Anthony Abbate’s level. Please try to remain civil in all of your letters and phone calls. We do not condone any unsavory rhetoric.
Dorothy Brown
Clerk of [...]

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