Catherine White · [email protected]

July 23, 2020 at 9:16 PM

Tell Congress: It's Past Time to Fund Child Care

NWLC Our leaders must do more.     Dear John, At the beginning of this year, Monday mornings felt like Monday mornings, and every day was normal. Smelling fresh coffee outside of the local coffee shop, picking up dry cleaning, and dropping off children with …

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Darren’s story.

NWLC Discrimination shouldn’t dictate your health care.     Hi John, Earlier this month we sued the Trump administration to stop its cruel rule that attempts to undermine patient protections and embolden health care providers, insurance companies, and hospital…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Darren’s story.

NWLC Discrimination shouldn’t dictate your health care.     Hi John, Earlier this month we sued the Trump administration to stop its cruel rule that attempts to undermine patient protections and embolden health care providers, insurance companies, and hospital…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Supreme Court, Supremely Busy

NWLC All the cases you need to know.     Hi John, Here at the National Women’s Law Center, we’ve spent much of the last few weeks anxiously refreshing the Supreme Court website as we awaited critical decisions. Apart from our own website, it’s probably the web…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Supreme Court, Supremely Busy

NWLC All the cases you need to know.     Hi John, Here at the National Women’s Law Center, we’ve spent much of the last few weeks anxiously refreshing the Supreme Court website as we awaited critical decisions. Apart from our own website, it’s probably the web…

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  Erin Longbottom · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Equality can’t wait

NWLC It’s time to get equal.     Dear John, Have you ever paid more for a haircut because of your gender? I’m guessing if you’re a woman, the answer is yes. Don’t you think that’s weird? People have all lengths of hair these days and it’s odd to base the pric…

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  Erin Longbottom · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Equality can’t wait

NWLC It’s time to get equal.     Dear John, Have you ever paid more for a haircut because of your gender? I’m guessing if you’re a woman, the answer is yes. Don’t you think that’s weird? People have all lengths of hair these days and it’s odd to base the pric…

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  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 4:10 PM

BREAKING: The Supreme Court Devastates Our Right to Birth Control Coverage

NWLC The Trump-Pence birth control rules allow employers to take away birth control coverage.     John, The Supreme Court just sided with the Trump administration, approving its rules that take away birth control coverage. This means virtually any employer or…

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  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 3:51 PM

BREAKING: Abortion Access Just Won at the Supreme Court

NWLC  Here’s everything you need to know.     Hi John, The Supreme Court just delivered an important victory, upholding the right to abortion against politicians’ attempts to end abortion access in Louisiana. The law in this case had nothing to do with protec…

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  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 3:51 PM

BREAKING: Abortion Access Just Won at the Supreme Court

NWLC  Here’s everything you need to know.     Hi John, The Supreme Court just delivered an important victory, upholding the right to abortion against politicians’ attempts to end abortion access in Louisiana. The law in this case had nothing to do with protec…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Be a Part of the #SurvivorsAgenda

NWLC Join the launch call this Thursday!     Dear John, We are halfway through the year and have already seen a global pandemic rip through our communities, with far too little help from those in leadership. We watched as officers held down the body of George …

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  Uma Iyer · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Join Sens. Warren and Booker, Speaker Pelosi, Rep. DeLauro and More to Rally to Save Child Care!

NWLC You’re invited to help us save the child care industry!     John— Let me get straight to the point: our nation’s child care industry is in crisis and may not survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent analysis from NWLC and other partners shows that at least …

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  Uma Iyer · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Join Sens. Warren and Booker, Speaker Pelosi, Rep. DeLauro and More to Rally to Save Child Care!

NWLC You’re invited to help us save the child care industry!     John— Let me get straight to the point: our nation’s child care industry is in crisis and may not survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent analysis from NWLC and other partners shows that at least …

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  Kirstin Brockenborough · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 9:56 PM

One brick started a movement.

NWLC Today, we’re launching Brick by Brick!     Dear John, Pride Month was born from resistance against police violence harming LGBTQ communities of color and specifically targeting trans women. One brick thrown in Stonewall Inn set off the historic movement …

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 7:16 PM

BREAKING: THERE IS A LOT GOING ON

NWLC Guess that’s what happens when you don’t send a newsletter for six weeks.     Dear John, I keep thinking about the phrase “this moment.” It feels like the phrase everyone is using right now. And it’s true, we are living in a bit of a moment: there’s still…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 7:16 PM

BREAKING: THERE IS A LOT GOING ON

NWLC Guess that’s what happens when you don’t send a newsletter for six weeks.     Dear John, I keep thinking about the phrase “this moment.” It feels like the phrase everyone is using right now. And it’s true, we are living in a bit of a moment: there’s still…

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  Shana Bartley · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Tell Congress: Child Care Is Essential

NWLC We can’t let child care be ignored any longer.     Dear John, Congress has failed to provide enough funding to ensure the child care industry survives the COVID-19 crisis. Recent analysis from NWLC and other partners shows that at least $9.6 billion each…

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  Shana Bartley · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Child Care Is Essential Act

NWLC We can’t let child care be ignored any longer.     Dear John, Congress has failed to provide enough funding to ensure the child care industry survives the COVID-19 crisis. Recent analysis from NWLC and other partners shows that at least $9.6 billion each…

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  Erin Longbottom · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 4:16 PM

🌈 WE WON! 🌈

NWLC HISTORIC RULING FOR LGBTQ WORKERS     Dear John, Have you heard the news?!?! Just a few hours ago, the Supreme Court announced a historic ruling that ensures LGBTQ workers cannot be fired because of who they are. Amid continued pain over racial injustice …

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  Erin Longbottom · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 4:16 PM

🌈 WE WON! 🌈

NWLC HISTORIC RULING FOR LGBTQ WORKERS     Dear John, Have you heard the news?!?! Just a few hours ago, the Supreme Court announced a historic ruling that ensures LGBTQ workers cannot be fired because of who they are. Amid continued pain over racial injustice …

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  Dorianne Mason · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 11:40 PM

BREAKING: Trump Administration Finalizes Discriminatory Health Care Rule

NWLC During this public health emergency, health care providers should not be emboldened to discriminate.     Dear John, The Trump-Pence administration just decided to finalize a rule that will embolden health care providers to discriminate against patients a…

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  Shiwali Patel · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 6:58 PM

Update: Lawsuit Filed Against DeVos

NWLC We’re fighting in court to protect Title IX.   Dear John, We promised to sue Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education to protect Title IX. And today, we filed our lawsuit on behalf of four organizations that represent student survivors of sexual harassmen…

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  Shiwali Patel · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 6:58 PM

Update: Lawsuit Filed Against DeVos

NWLC We’re fighting in court to protect Title IX.   Dear John, We promised to sue Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education to protect Title IX. And today, we filed our lawsuit on behalf of four organizations that represent student survivors of sexual harassmen…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 8:53 PM

On pain and hope

NWLC I can’t tell you how to grieve, but I can share what I am doing.     Dear John, This morning, I issued a press statement on the horrific police violence we’ve witnessed over the last week—and of course for decades before now. But I also wanted to share so…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 2:36 PM

FWD: Mitch McConnell is confirming judges while ignoring a national crisis.

NWLC We knew it.   Hi John, Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) told reporters “I don’t think we have yet felt the urgency of acting immediately” for passing another COVID-19 relief bill. Well that’s….interesting. Especially since more than 80,000 people h…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 2:36 PM

FWD: Mitch McConnell is confirming judges while ignoring a national crisis.

NWLC We knew it.   Hi John, Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) told reporters “I don’t think we have yet felt the urgency of acting immediately” for passing another COVID-19 relief bill. Well that’s….interesting. Especially since more than 80,000 people h…

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  Uma Iyer · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Tell Congress: We Demand More

NWLC Women are STILL being left out of COVID-19 legislation.     Dear John, This week, leaders in the House of Representatives introduced a new bill to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating economic impacts. The House’s proposal goes a long way…

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  Uma Iyer · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Tell Congress: We Demand More

NWLC Women are STILL being left out of COVID-19 legislation.     Dear John, This week, leaders in the House of Representatives introduced a new bill to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating economic impacts. The House’s proposal goes a long way…

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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 5:46 PM

Tell Congress: We Need $ for Child Care Now

NWLC The child care system will collapse without immediate funding.     Dear John, Even though it’s probably daytime when you’re reading this, I wrote this email at night—because that’s when I can actually work right now, after my kids are asleep. I’m just lik…

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  Shiwali Patel · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 4:04 PM

BREAKING: We’re suing DeVos.

NWLC Title IX is under attack. We’re fighting back – and we need you with us.       Dear John, I am furious. And you should be, too. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Trump administration just finalized a rule that tries to completely gut Title IX’s…

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  Shiwali Patel · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 4:01 PM

BREAKING: We’re suing DeVos.

NWLC Title IX is under attack. We’re fighting back – and we need you with us.     Dear John, I am furious. And you should be, too. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Trump administration just finalized a rule that tries to completely gut Title IX’s cr…

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  Mary-Frances Wain · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Don’t let today end without reading this, John

NWLC COVID-19 relief is leaving families behind.     Women are being left behind by COVID-19 recovery efforts and it’s up to all of us to fight back. Join us before #GivingTuesdayNow ends. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Laura’s note about what a critica…

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  Mary-Frances Wain · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Don’t let today end without reading this, John

NWLC COVID-19 relief is leaving families behind.     Women are being left behind by COVID-19 recovery efforts and it’s up to all of us to fight back. Join us before #GivingTuesdayNow ends. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Laura’s note about what a critica…

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  Laura Narefsky · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 2:02 PM

#GivingTuesdayNow: Women are getting left behind during COVID-19.

NWLC Today is #GivingTuesdayNow. Join us in the fight for women during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.     Dear John, As the pandemic rages on, there are so many unknowns. But one thing we know for certain is that women, people of color, and low-paid workers a…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Pop, lockscreen, and drop it

NWLC 📱🤳📱     Hi John, There is a lot going on this week, so I’ll just say this: it’s week who knows what of quarantine, you’re doing great. It’s also Star Wars Day. I haven’t seen Star Wars, but May the Fourth be with you or something like that. Let’s dive in…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Pop, lockscreen, and drop it

NWLC 📱🤳📱     Hi John, There is a lot going on this week, so I’ll just say this: it’s week who knows what of quarantine, you’re doing great. It’s also Star Wars Day. I haven’t seen Star Wars, but May the Fourth be with you or something like that. Let’s dive in…

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  Lark Lewis · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Join Our Birth Control Access Rally!

NWLC There’s gonna be a DJ!     Dear John, Your boss should never get to decide whether you have access to birth control — but the Supreme Court could change that. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about the Trump-Pence administration’…

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  Lark Lewis · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Virtual #HandsOffMyBC Rally on Tuesday!

NWLC There’s gonna be a DJ!     Dear John, Your boss should never get to decide whether you have access to birth control — but the Supreme Court could change that. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about the Trump-Pence administration’…

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  Erin Longbottom · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Q&A: What Is Congress Doing About Coronavirus?

NWLC Your Covid-19/Congress Questions Answered     Dear John, These are hard and confusing times. And if you’re like us, you probably have a ton of questions about what our legislators are actually doing about COVID-19, and how it affects you, your family, an…

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  Erin Longbottom · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Q&A: What Is Congress Doing About Coronavirus?

NWLC Your Covid-19/Congress Questions Answered     Dear John, These are hard and confusing times. And if you’re like us, you probably have a ton of questions about what our legislators are actually doing about COVID-19, and how it affects you, your family, an…

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  Mary-Frances Wain · [email protected]

April 26, 2020 at 4:05 PM

FWD: For women on the front lines of a pandemic

NWLC Women are disproportionately represented in essential jobs during COVID-19. They deserve our support.   Dear John, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. I’m writing to ask you to join our fight to protect women on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic — w…

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  Mary-Frances Wain · [email protected]

April 26, 2020 at 4:05 PM

FWD: For women on the front lines of a pandemic

NWLC Women are disproportionately represented in essential jobs during COVID-19. They deserve our support.   Dear John, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. I’m writing to ask you to join our fight to protect women on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic — w…

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  Julie Vogtman · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Women in essential jobs were already in crisis. Then came COVID-19.

NWLC GIFT MATCHED: Help protect women on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.     Women are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis. Make an urgent donation today and your gift will be MATCHED. Dear John, That women and people o…

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  Julie Vogtman · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM

MATCH: Women on the front lines need your support

NWLC Women are disproportionately represented in essential jobs during COVID-19. They deserve our support.     Dear John, Right now, a woman is clocking out at the end of her shift as a grocery store clerk — an essential, front-line role in the midst of the on…

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  Julie Vogtman · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 6:46 PM

MATCH: Women on the front lines need your support

NWLC Women are disproportionately represented in essential jobs during COVID-19. They deserve our support.     Dear John, Right now, a woman is clocking out at the end of her shift as a grocery store clerk — an essential, front-line role in the midst of the on…

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  Maya Raghu · [email protected]

April 19, 2020 at 3:37 PM

FW: Tell the EEOC: Keep Collecting Pay Data

NWLC How to close the wage gap   Dear John, The Trump administration gave us just 30 days (during a global pandemic!) to comment on its proposal to stop collecting pay data. And unfortunately, the deadline is approaching quickly. Can you make sure your comment is submitted in time? It…

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  Maya Raghu · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 5:40 PM

FW: Tell the EEOC: Keep Collecting Pay Data

NWLC How to close the wage gap   Dear John, The Trump administration gave us just 30 days (during a global pandemic!) to comment on its proposal to stop collecting pay data. And unfortunately, the deadline is approaching quickly. Can you make sure your comment is submitted in time? It…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Trump’s Subverted EEOC

NWLC They’re trying to help employers hide the wage gap.     Dear John, The fight for equal pay has been long and hard. But the Trump administration is determined to make it even harder. Trump’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) wants to stop th…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Tell the EEOC: Keep Collecting Pay Data

NWLC They’re trying to help employers hide the wage gap.     Dear John, The fight for equal pay has been long and hard. But the Trump administration is determined to make it even harder. Trump’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) wants to stop th…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Doing our best.

NWLC That’s all we can do!     Hi John, I hope you and your loved ones are all doing as best as you can right now (and I know every email feels like it’s starting with that exact same expression, but I mean it!). Growing up, whenever I didn’t do as well as I w…

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