Dear
Friend,
Today might be “Women’s Equality Day” but for women living in the
supposed “great democracy” that is the United States, it’s obvious
that this so called “equality” is something still not achieved. This
country has kept women down for too long, and in many ways women are
still treated as second-class citizens.
Think about it. Women got the right to vote only in the 1920s,
after decades of struggle. Women entered the workforce in large
numbers only during World War II, when men were away fighting. Women
gained control of their bodies and some legal protections only in the
1960s, and even those are under constant attack by the Supreme
Court.
And what about the Equal Rights Amendment, which would guarantee
women’s equality under the law? It was first proposed in 1923, but it
has never been ratified by enough states to become part of the
Constitution. It’s been stalled for almost a century!
So, if you feel that your voice is not heard, your work is not
valued, and your identity is not respected, you are not alone. You are
not imagining things. You are facing a system that is rigged to keep
women down.
But you don’t have to accept this status quo. You
can make a difference by supporting
the Green Party, the only political
party that truly stands for women’s rights
and empowerment.
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The Green Party has always stood as a champion of feminism and
equality. Unlike the two corporate-run major parties, which have
tokenized and exploited women for votes, the Green Party has
consistently put women at the forefront of its leadership and
agenda.
Just look at our history. Since 1996, we have run presidential
campaigns with at least one woman on the ticket. In 2008 and 2012, we
had two women as our presidential and vice-presidential candidates:
Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente in 2008, and Jill Stein and Cheri
Honkala in 2012. These are women of courage, vision, and integrity,
who have fought for social justice, environmental protection, and
peace.
The Green Party also has a unique structure that ensures gender
balance and diversity. We have co-equal gender diverse co-chairs at
every level of our organization. We have a platform that supports
women’s rights to reproductive health, pay equity, education,
childcare, and safety from violence. We have a vision that celebrates
women’s contributions to society and culture and recognizes their
diverse needs and perspectives.
If you share our values and goals, we invite you to support
our work. The Green Party is not just a political party;
it’s a movement for change. It’s a community where you can be
yourself, rather than conform to a patriarchal norm. It’s a space
where you can find support, solidarity, and opportunity.
We need your
support to help us grow our party and our impact. We need
you to help us challenge the two-party system that has failed us all.
We need you to help us create a better future for ourselves and our
children.
Don’t settle for less than you deserve. Be Green. Be free. Be powerful.
Please donate today to support our work and our candidates. Every
dollar counts. Every voice matters.
Thank you for your time and attention,
National Women's Caucus
The Green Party of the United States https://www.gp.org/
P.S. You can donate
directly to the National Women's Caucus on their website,
or learn more about how you can join
and support their work.
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