Entries Tagged as 'Feminists'

You’re Invited: Chicago NOW Annual Meeting

November 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Homepage

Join Chicago NOW for our annual meeting at Early to Bed along with Howard Brown Health Center and Chicago Women’s Health Center for an educational STI/STD panel and to celebrate World AIDS Day.
Where: Early to Bed, 5232 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago
When: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Early to Bed will host us and donate 10% of the [...]

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Elections Tomorrow!! Check Out Which Federal Candidates NOW PAC Endorsed

November 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Homepage

Attention Illinois voters! Click HERE to see a lost of the federal candidates in Illinois that the national NOW PAC has endorsed.
And don’t forget to VOTE tomorrow, November 2!!!

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Join Chicago NOW For Ham-BINGO!!

October 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Events

Join Chicago NOW at Hamburger Mary’s for their famous Ham-BINGO Monday night event.
Ham-BINGO is a weekly charity event held in the dining room at Hamburger Mary’s from 8PM to approximately 10PM every Monday night. Donations of $5-10 are collected for each Bingo card from customers and guests. Each card can be reused and [...]

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Join The Chicago NOW Board!!

October 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Homepage

Interested in joining Chicago NOW’s all volunteer board? The chapter is currently looking for women and men interested in becoming involved with Chicago NOW.
We are particularly looking for individuals interested in economic equity, lesbian rights, reproductive justice, grants and development and membership-but don’t worry, if you have other interests within woman’s rights, please don’t hesitate [...]

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What Do You Think? - The Debate to Classify Honor Killings as a Federal Offense in Canada

July 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

Canada is currently debating whether or not to add Honor Killings to the Federal Criminal Code. Some say this is a milestone, others say that murder is already illegal and a special classification would unfairly target Muslims and immigrants.
Take a look at the articles below and tell us what you think.
The Truth About Honor [...]

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June Events!!!

May 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Events

Join Chicago NOW for a LGBTQ informational panel

When: Tuesday June 15th
Time: 8pm - 9pm
Where: YWCA
Address: XX
Why: Chicago NOW will have a speaker come out to discuss current issues around marriage equailty and what YOU and WE can do to help further the cause.
Cost: FREE

Contact Melissa Satterlee at melissasatterlee@hotmail.com if you have any questions or would like to [...]

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Membership Meeting: Bylaw Vote & Teen Violence Forum

May 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Events

Tuesday, May 25th
7:00-8:30pm
Center on Halsted- John Baran Senior Center
3656 N. Halsted St.

Everyone is invited to join Chicago NOW for an informative, interactive, and inspiring evening addressing teen violence.
Chicago Police Officer Erin Carlquist and Yesenia Maldonado, Director of Programs from Between Friends,

will lead the panel in discussing the specific steps and actions our community can [...]

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Obama to Pick Elena Kagan for Supreme Court

May 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Homepage, News

President Barack Obama will nominate Solicitor General Elena Kagan to take over Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court. Once confirmed, Kagan will become the third woman currently sitting on the Supreme Court along with Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor.
For more information, click the links below:
Kagan’s Bio.
Article in Chicago Sun-Times.

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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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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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