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  Maya Raghu · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Tell Congress We Need to Protect Workers From Harassment and Retaliation During the COVID-19 Crisis

NWLC Celebrate BE HEARD’s anniversary with us by demanding Congress protect essential workers.     Dear John, Today marks one year since the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act was introduced in Congress. This landmark bill would strengthen protections against hara…
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  Maya Raghu · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Tell Congress We Need to Protect Workers From Harassment and Retaliation During the COVID-19 Crisis

NWLC Celebrate BE HEARD’s anniversary with us by demanding Congress protect essential workers.     Dear John, Today marks one year since the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act was introduced in Congress. This landmark bill would strengthen protections against hara…
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  Catherine White · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 9:33 PM

Tell Congress: Fight for Child Care

NWLC Women are on the front lines – but we’re being ignored.   Hi John, I’ll get right to it: I’m worried we’re not being heard right now. Congress has yet to make progress on drafting a fourth COVID-19 relief bill that will actually help women and families in this crisis. Take child …
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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Tell Congress: Fight for Us

NWLC Women are being left behind.     Dear John, As COVID-19 rapidly spreads across the United States, threatening the lives, health, and livelihoods of millions, our elected officials still need to do MUCH more. The legislation that Congress has already pass…
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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Tell Congress: Fight for Us

NWLC Women are being left behind.     Dear John, As COVID-19 rapidly spreads across the United States, threatening the lives, health, and livelihoods of millions, our elected officials still need to do MUCH more. The legislation that Congress has already pass…
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  Maya Raghu · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Equal Pay Day in the Time of a Pandemic

NWLC The Wage Gap Made Worse by COVID-19           Hi John, Today is Equal Pay Day — the day that marks how far women have to work into this year to catch up to what men made last year. It’s never a reason to celebrate. But this year it falls at the height…
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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 6:47 PM

Coloring for her, coloring for all.

NWLC Also, some pets.     Hi John, It has been quite the week (month? year? Who knows, it’s felt like a decade). But if there’s one thing I’ve taken away from recent events, it’s the power and importance of connection. I’ve said it before, but I’m reminded of…
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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 6:47 PM

Coloring for her, coloring for all.

NWLC Also, some pets.     Hi John, It has been quite the week (month? year? Who knows, it’s felt like a decade). But if there’s one thing I’ve taken away from recent events, it’s the power and importance of connection. I’ve said it before, but I’m reminded of…
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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Together we CAN make change right now

NWLC Help us fight to protect all working people—now and in the future     Dear John, In this crisis, so many people are finally seeing the workers who have always been essential to our homes, our communities, and our economy. It’s women — especially women of…
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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Those hit hardest

NWLC Help us fight to protect all working people—now and in the future     Dear John, In this crisis, so many people are finally seeing the workers who have always been essential to our homes, our communities, and our economy. It’s women — especially women of…
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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 10:06 PM

FWD: Tell Congress: Paid Sick Days and Paid Leave for ALL

NWLC A crisis made worse.   John, Every day, I’m reaching out to Congressional offices to ensure that the next COVID-19 relief legislation actually helps working families, not just large corporations. And I need you to do the same. Even if you’ve already sent messages to your represen…
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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 10:06 PM

FWD: Tell Congress: Paid Sick Days and Paid Leave for ALL

NWLC A crisis made worse.   John, Every day, I’m reaching out to Congressional offices to ensure that the next COVID-19 relief legislation actually helps working families, not just large corporations. And I need you to do the same. Even if you’ve already sent messages to your represen…
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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Tell Congress: Paid Sick Days and Paid Leave for ALL

NWLC We can’t leave anyone behind.     Dear John, Congress has finally passed legislation to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic — but far too many working people were left out of the final bill that was signed by President Trump last night. Right now, women are …
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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Tell Congress: Help ALL Working Families

NWLC We can’t leave anyone behind.     Dear John, Congress has finally passed legislation to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic — but far too many working people were left out of the final bill that was signed by President Trump last night. Right now, women are …
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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 5:46 PM

The Senate Must Act on COVID-19 to Protect Working Families

NWLC Mitch McConnell and the Senate must take action immediately.   Dear John, The Senate is voting this week on a bill that could protect public health and working families during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a resident of D.C., we know you aren't represented in the Senate, but you can s…
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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 6:11 PM

FWD: Congress Must Act on COVID-19 to Protect Working Families

NWLC Too many families are one paycheck away from disaster.   John, It's been 24 hours since sent we you the message below, and in that time Congress has passed nothing. They can't wait. WE can't wait. Tell Congress to act now by passing legislation that includes paid sick leave, free …
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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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  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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