Entries Tagged as 'Freedom'

Illinois Passes Civil Unions Bill!!!

December 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Homepage, News

From the ACLU of Illinois:
“Today, the Illinois Senate followed the lead of the Illinois House of Representatives in passing Senate Bill 1716, the Illinois Religious Freedom and Protection and Civil Union Act. The measure creates civil unions in Illinois, permitting couples - including same sex couples in our state - [...]

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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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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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House Vote Soon on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

May 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

Take Action With NOW!!
The end is in sight for the unjust and discriminating Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. To date, more than 10,000 lesbian and gay service members have been discharged from the military because of this policy. To end this policy, we need your help.
This week a key vote is taking place in the [...]

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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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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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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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Fearing conservative social policies, womens’ groups start offensive against Brady

March 10th, 2010 · No Comments · News

By Adrian G. Uribarri
March 09, 2025
If state Sen. Bill Brady’s race against Gov. Pat Quinn comes anywhere as close as his campaign against Kirk Dillard, then one thing is for sure: It won’t be womens’ groups that push him over the edge.
Nearly eight months before the general election, advocates for abortion rights and equal-pay legislation [...]

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