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 [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Feminists'
Ratify CEDAW – Call Your Senators August 26th!
August 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog
Tags: CEDAW·Chicago NOW·Equality·feminism·Feminists·Freedom·health·Healthcare·Human Rights·National Organization for Women·NOW·UN·United Nations·Violence Against Women·Women·Women's Equality Day·Women's Health
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 [...]
Tags: basic info·Chicago·Chicago NOW·feminism·Feminists·Illinois·Modern Feminists·National Organisation for Women·National Organization for Women·NOW·Women
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 [...]
Tags: Anthony Abbate·Chicago·Chicago NOW·Chicago Police·feminism·Feminists·Judge John Fleming·National Organization for Women·NOW·Violence Against Women·Women
Chicago Council of Lawyers '96 Evaluation: Fleming Not Qualified
June 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog
Evaluation
3/96 Primary Election, Circuit Court: Not Qualified
John J. Fleming, 40, has been practicing law for 14 years. He is currently Director of Administrative Adjudication, Administrative Hearings, for the City of Chicago. He spent one year as a solo practitioner and three years with the Chicago Park District as Deputy General Attorney, Litigation Supervisor. He was [...]
Tags: Chicago NOW·Feminists·Freedom·Judge John Fleming·National Organisation for Women·NOW·sexism
Make Sure Abbate is Fired – Contact the Mayor and the Police Board
June 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Blog
Write, fax, and call the Chicago Police Board and the Mayor’s Office.
Office of the Mayor
City Hall – 121 N. LaSalle, Room 507
Chicago, IL 60602
Facsimile: 312-744-8045
Chicago Police Board:
Address: 30 North LaSalle Street
Suite 1220
Chicago, IL 60602
Telephone: (312) 742-4194
Facsimile: (312) 742-4193
To Whom it May Concern,
Anthony Abbate is a disgrace to the Chicago Police Department. He [...]
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