Melissa Boteach · [email protected]

March 12, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Congress Must Act on COVID-19 to Protect Working Families

NWLC Too many families are one paycheck away from disaster.     Dear John, In crisis moments, we can often feel powerless. But today — right now — there is something you can do to make sure our government provides the leadership we so desperately need. Congres…

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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]

March 12, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Congress Must Act on COVID-19 to Protect Working Families

NWLC Too many families are one paycheck away from disaster.     Dear John, In crisis moments, we can often feel powerless. But today — right now — there is something you can do to make sure our government provides the leadership we so desperately need. Congres…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 10:17 PM

What a low-key, low-stress week!

NWLC Juuuuust kidding.     Hi John, What a low-key week it’s been! Nothing to write about here! Not. One. Single. Thing. Just kidding! This week was a bit of a mess if you care about women (even just a little bit!). The Supreme Court heard a case (June Medical…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 10:17 PM

What a low-key, low-stress week!

NWLC Juuuuust kidding.     Hi John, What a low-key week it’s been! Nothing to write about here! Not. One. Single. Thing. Just kidding! This week was a bit of a mess if you care about women (even just a little bit!). The Supreme Court heard a case (June Medical…

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  Sarah David Heydemann · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Tell Your Rep: Protect Pregnant Workers

NWLC No one should have to choose between a healthy pregnancy and a paycheck.   Dear John, Women from across the country united in Washington, D.C., last week to urge Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Since then, six new sponsors have endorsed the bill. Now we need to…

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  Sarah David Heydemann · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Tell Your Rep: Protect Pregnant Workers

NWLC No one should have to choose between a healthy pregnancy and a paycheck.   Dear John, Women from across the country united in Washington, D.C., last week to urge Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Since then, six new sponsors have endorsed the bill. Now we need to…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

February 20, 2020 at 4:15 PM

FWD: Tell These Survivors: I’ve Got You

NWLC Racial justice is survivor justice.   Content Warning: Sexual assault Dear John, A couple of weeks ago, I reached out in the email below, and asked that you send a note of support to the women who courageously spoke truth to power by sharing their stories about how music mogul Ru…

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  Ma’ayan · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 7:06 PM

FW: Tell the Trump administration to stop its attacks on students

NWLC Submit a comment before the deadline!   Dear John, Betsy DeVos and the Trump Administration are making schools more dangerous for students by trying to make it easier for schools to claim a religious right to discriminate. We only have a few days left before comments close and we…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 4:19 PM

So. Many. Acronyms.

NWLC O.M.G.A.T.A     Hi John, Sometimes I think working in D.C. and in politics is just learning a whole bunch of acronyms. I don’t want to subject you to that, John, but I do want to tell you about one I really think you should know: HUD AFFH. O.M.G.A.T.A., …

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 4:19 PM

So. Many. Acronyms.

NWLC O.M.G.A.T.A     Hi John, Sometimes I think working in D.C. and in politics is just learning a whole bunch of acronyms. I don’t want to subject you to that, John, but I do want to tell you about one I really think you should know: HUD AFFH. O.M.G.A.T.A., …

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  Erin Longbottom · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Abortion actually is...

NWLC Love.   Dear John, Warm fuzzies are in the air — and not just because it’s almost Valentine’s Day! This week we’re celebrating all the good feelings that abortion access brings us by answering the question: What is Abortion Actually? To us, abortion actu…

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  Erin Longbottom · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Abortion actually is...

NWLC Love.   Dear John, Warm fuzzies are in the air — and not just because it’s almost Valentine’s Day! This week we’re celebrating all the good feelings that abortion access brings us by answering the question: What is Abortion Actually? To us, abortion actu…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 5:37 PM

FWD: The First-Ever Popularly Elected Black Senator

NWLC Every comment counts. Hi John, I’ll keep this short. Can you spare a second to submit a comment against the Trump administration’s latest attack on fair housing? This proposed rule would let communities receive our tax dollars while perpetuating housing discrimination against wo…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 8:46 PM

Tell Congress: ERA YES!

NWLC It’s past time! Dear John, Equality can’t wait any longer. And neither can the House of Representatives, which is expected to vote in just a few days on an important resolution that would lift the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. Can you email your members of Co…

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  National · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 9:52 PM

The Senate failed. We can’t.

NWLC We’re not giving up — instead, we’re RAMPING up. Join us.   Dear John, Today, our elected officials failed this country. The vote to acquit President Trump without a real trial is a blow to our democracy and to the rule of law. It sends a terrifying mess…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 3:37 PM

The First-Ever Popularly Elected Black Senator

NWLC His name was Edward Brooke.   Tell the Trump Administration: Housing Is a Racial and Gender Justice Issue Submit a comment to the Trump-led Department of Housing and Urban Development against its attempt to roll back the Affirmatively Further…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 3:37 PM

STOP the Trump Administration’s Attacks On the Fair Housing Act

NWLC Housing is a gender justice issue.   Dear John, Here’s a quick story about Edward Brooke, the first-ever Black U.S. senator elected by popular vote. He served his country in World War II as a member of the United States Army. But when he came home, he co…

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  Ma’ayan · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Tell the Trump administration to stop its attacks on students

NWLC Protect Title IX.   Dear John, A couple of weeks ago, the Trump administration published a slew of dangerous proposed rules that would make it easier for institutions that get federal funding to discriminate against students based on sex. The Department …

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  Ma’ayan · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Tell the Trump administration to stop its attacks on students

NWLC Protect Title IX.   Dear John, A couple of weeks ago, the Trump administration published a slew of dangerous proposed rules that would make it easier for institutions that get federal funding to discriminate against students based on sex. The Department …

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 6:16 PM

It’s time for a new era

NWLC The ERA! Get it?!   Hi John, Here at the National Women’s Law Center, we’re celebrating a few things: It’s Friday (obvi). We made it through January (almost). Oh, and we got a HUGE win in our birth control case against the University of Notre Dame and t…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 6:16 PM

It’s time for a new era

NWLC The ERA! Get it?!   Hi John, Here at the National Women’s Law Center, we’re celebrating a few things: It’s Friday (obvi). We made it through January (almost). Oh, and we got a HUGE win in our birth control case against the University of Notre Dame and t…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Listen to Black Women

NWLC Racial justice is survivor justice.   Content warning: Sexual assault Dear John, I just returned from Sundance where I had the chance to view the film On the Record, a film that features several women who have come forward to share their stories about ho…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Listen to Black Women

NWLC Racial justice is survivor justice.   Content warning: Sexual assault Dear John, I just returned from Sundance where I had the chance to view the film On the Record, a film that features several women who have come forward to share their stories about ho…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Tell Congress: Help Make the ERA a Reality

NWLC “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.”   Dear John, There should be no deadline on gender equality. Just this week, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rig…

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  Mara Gandal-Powers · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 10:41 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Birth control access is at stake.

NWLC We will never stop fighting.   Dear John, Let me be clear: they’re coming for our birth control. But we’re not going to let them win. Today, the Supreme Court announced it will hear a case that could threaten birth control coverage. The Trump-Pence admin…

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  Mara Gandal-Powers · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 10:41 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Birth control access is at stake.

NWLC We will never stop fighting.   Dear John, Let me be clear: they’re coming for our birth control. But we’re not going to let them win. Today, the Supreme Court announced it will hear a case that could threaten birth control coverage. The Trump-Pence admin…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Tell Congress to Support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

NWLC No one should have to choose between a healthy pregnancy and a paycheck.   Dear John, Great news! This week the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act successfully moved out of the House Education and Labor Committee with bipartisan support — and is on its way to…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 4:01 PM

More Judges, More Problems

NWLC 🏛️⚖️   Hi John, New year, new….sletter! Rolls right off the tongue, right John?! As we settle into the new year, a lot of people take the time to reflect and make resolutions for the year ahead. Some people want to read more, others want to use their pho…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 4:01 PM

About Meghan Markle and her husband

NWLC 👑🏰   Hi John, New year, new….sletter! Rolls right off the tongue, right John?! As we settle into the new year, a lot of people take the time to reflect and make resolutions for the year ahead. Some people want to read more, others want to use their phone…

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  Mary-Frances Wain · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 8:05 PM

Which side of history will you be on?

NWLC Hours left: show your support for women and girls when it matters most.   Dear John, As my last note to you in 2019, I have a personal plea: please don’t miss this special triple match opportunity. This will be your LAST CHANCE this year to make three …

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  Mary-Frances Wain · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 8:05 PM

Which side of history will you be on?

NWLC Hours left: show your support for women and girls when it matters most.   Dear John, As my last note to you in 2019, I have a personal plea: please don’t miss this special triple match opportunity. This will be your LAST CHANCE this year to make three …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 6:03 PM

Did you see Fatima’s email, John?

NWLC Your last to-do before the ball drops. John — Did you see Fatima’s email this morning? There are just hours left before we close the books on 2019, and this is your last chance to TRIPLE your impact in the fight for gender justice and equity. With so much at stake next year, ever…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Last chance to TRIPLE your impact for women and girls

NWLC The stakes are high and the clock is ticking — donate now.       Your Supporter Status Report Name: John xxxxxx Email: [email protected] 2019 December Campaign Contribution: PENDING Suggested donation: $25 All gifts triple-mat…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Last chance to TRIPLE your impact for women and girls

NWLC The stakes are high and the clock is ticking — donate now.       Your Supporter Status Report Name: John xxxxxx Email: [email protected] 2019 December Campaign Contribution: PENDING Suggested donation: $25 All gifts triple-mat…

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  Debra Katz  · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 9:30 PM

Surviving Survivor

NWLC No one should have to face sexual harassment.    Dear John, “You were right.” That sentence isn’t what corporations typically say to my clients. But recently, one of them got to hear it on national television. I’ve spent my life’s work protecting the righ…

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  Jodi Michael · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 3:49 PM

John Contribution Status:

NWLC Match offer unclaimed — expires 12/31!   Dear John, I’m spending the last days before 2020 crunching numbers, and unfortunately I don’t see your name on my list just yet: The last few days of the year are a critical budgeting time for us. Soon, we’ll kno…

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  Jodi Michael · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 3:49 PM

John Contribution Status:

NWLC Match offer unclaimed — expires 12/31!   Dear John, I’m spending the last days before 2020 crunching numbers, and unfortunately I don’t see your name on my list just yet: The last few days of the year are a critical budgeting time for us. Soon, we’ll kno…

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  Sharyn Tejani, · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Why I fight (and why I need you fighting, too)

NWLC Double your impact in the fight for gender justice — show up now.   Dear John, It is gut-wrenching to hear a fast food worker earning an unlivable wage talk about unwanted touching, taunting, and so much worse — and how they feel no one is there to suppor…

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  Sharyn Tejani, · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Why I fight (and why I need you fighting, too)

NWLC Double your impact in the fight for gender justice — show up now.   Dear John, It is gut-wrenching to hear a fast food worker earning an unlivable wage talk about unwanted touching, taunting, and so much worse — and how they feel no one is there to suppor…

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  Mahzarine Chinoy, VP for Finance and Administration · [email protected]

December 28, 2019 at 4:16 PM

What gives me hope for 2020? People like John. Show your support now while you can maximize your impact in our fights to come! ✊🏿✊🏼✊🏽✊🏻

NWLC The time to show up is now.   Dear John, With a few days left in the year, I wanted to share a quick glance at where things stand with our critical year-end campaign here at the National Women’s Law Center. I’ll be honest — we’re not quite there yet: Pr…

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  Jane Sherburne · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 4:19 PM

Who actually matches donations?

NWLC Spoiler: I do.   Dear John, I’m sure you’ve been getting emails recently promising that a group of donors will be matching any gift made before the end of the year. If you have ever wondered who those donors are, well, I’m one of them. As the board chair …

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  Jane Sherburne · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 4:19 PM

Who actually matches donations?

NWLC Spoiler: I do.   Dear John, I’m sure you’ve been getting emails recently promising that a group of donors will be matching any gift made before the end of the year. If you have ever wondered who those donors are, well, I’m one of them. As the board chair …

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  Michelle Banker, Senior Counsel, NWLC · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 3:42 PM

What it's like in the courtroom

NWLC Get in the fight with us — and double your impact — right now.    Dear John, I can tell you exactly what it’s like to step into a courtroom and fight on behalf of millions of women and girls. It’s nerve-wracking... daunting, if I’m honest. But also? Impor…

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  Michelle Banker, Senior Counsel, NWLC · [email protected]

December 21, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Stepping into the courtroom

NWLC Get in the fight with us — and double your impact — right now.    Dear John, I can tell you exactly what it’s like to step into a courtroom and fight on behalf of millions of women and girls. It’s nerve-wracking... daunting, if I’m honest. But also? Impor…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 5:31 PM

This is a dog email. 🐕🐶

NWLC Justice fur her. Justice fur all.   John, Fighting for gender justice can be ruff, so as we approach the tail end of the year, we figured: why not just send an email about dogs? Sure, we’ll talk about the pawtriarchy some, but we’ll really be spending mo…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 5:31 PM

This is a dog email. 🐕🐶

NWLC Justice fur her. Justice fur all.   John, Fighting for gender justice can be ruff, so as we approach the tail end of the year, we figured: why not just send an email about dogs? Sure, we’ll talk about the pawtriarchy some, but we’ll really be spending mo…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 2:01 AM

On Impeachment

NWLC The rule of law matters   Dear John, Normally our emails are filled with pithy updates, feminist must-dos, action alerts for your members of Congress and the like. But tonight I’m writing not for those reasons, but to share our thoughts about the impeachm…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 3:31 PM

It’s time to change the narrative.

NWLC Double your impact in the fight for gender justice.   Dear John, This year has been full of headlines like these. Since Day 1, President Trump and his anti-women allies in Congress have made it their mission to go after our rights, wherever and however t…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 3:31 PM

It’s time to change the narrative.

NWLC Double your impact in the fight for gender justice.   Dear John, This year has been full of headlines like these. Since Day 1, President Trump and his anti-women allies in Congress have made it their mission to go after our rights, wherever and however t…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 9:46 PM

This is why we fight (victories inside!)

NWLC Here’s some good news we all need ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿   Dear John, This year has been a whirlwind. We have faced attacks on our reproductive freedom, attempts to undermine Title IX, assaults on low-income families, and an unassailable wage gap. Often, it feels li…

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