Anna Chu · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 5:36 PM

5 days. Here’s what to expect.

NWLC Voters deserve a free, fair, safe election.     Dear John, Five days. That’s all that’s left between today and Election Day. But this year, “Election Day” has been much more than one day—already more than 70 million votes have been cast through early and…

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  National Women's Law Center · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 9:16 PM

Join Us for the NWLC Virtual Gala Feat. Sen. Booker, Sen. Hirono, and More!

The Future We Deserve To learn more about ticket and sponsor packages available for NWLC's virtual gala, please visit www.nwlc.org/2020gala. Can’t see the image? Click here. DONATE Please forward this email to your friends and co-workers and en…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 12:13 AM

We will not cede our democracy.

NWLC Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed     Dear John, Amy Coney Barrett was just confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice, and I am angry. I am disheartened. But I am fired up. The anti-democratic priorities of Senate leadership have never been more clear. While million…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 12:13 AM

We will not cede our democracy.

NWLC Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed     Dear John, Amy Coney Barrett was just confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice, and I am angry. I am disheartened. But I am fired up. The anti-democratic priorities of Senate leadership have never been more clear. While million…

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  Anna Chu · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 6:30 PM

No backing down, no giving up.

NWLC Together, we are ready.     Dear John, Watching the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation process steamroll forward, it feels easy to edge into despair. It seems almost unbelievable that Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate leaders are willing to rush through a …

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  Anna Chu · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 6:30 PM

The one thing that’s certain

NWLC Together, we are ready.     Dear John, Watching the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation process steamroll forward, it feels easy to edge into despair. It seems almost unbelievable that Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate leaders are willing to rush through a …

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  Anna Chu · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 11:01 PM

New merch 😍

NWLC You've got to see this, John.   John—this is a special message from the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund. We just relaunched the Action Fund because it’s clear as many people as possible must get out and vote to protect gender justice and our fundamental rights. The NWLC Ac…

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  Anna Chu · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 11:01 PM

New merch 😍

NWLC You've got to see this, John.   John—this is a special message from the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund. We just relaunched the Action Fund because it’s clear as many people as possible must get out and vote to protect gender justice and our fundamental rights. The NWLC Ac…

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  Hilary Woodward · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 4:07 PM

WE DISSENT: Sign the letter.

NWLC Add your name before the deadline!     Dear John, Are you angry? Because I’m angry. I’m angry that leaders in the Senate were just fine delaying financial relief for families who lost their livelihoods in the pandemic and can’t afford food right now, but …

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  Hilary Woodward · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 4:07 PM

WE DISSENT: Sign the letter.

NWLC Add your name before the deadline!     Dear John, Are you angry? Because I’m angry. I’m angry that leaders in the Senate were just fine delaying financial relief for families who lost their livelihoods in the pandemic and can’t afford food right now, but …

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  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 8:39 PM

My Therapist Told Me It Isn’t Wise to Make Big Decisions During a Crisis

NWLC Meanwhile, These SCOTUS Hearings…     Hi John— These wise words came from my therapist long before the pandemic, but the words are ringing true as I think about the rush this week to hold hearings and confirm a new Supreme Court justice, who will be anyth…

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  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 8:39 PM

My Therapist Told Me It Isn’t Wise to Make Big Decisions During a Crisis

NWLC Meanwhile, These SCOTUS Hearings…     Hi John— These wise words came from my therapist long before the pandemic, but the words are ringing true as I think about the rush this week to hold hearings and confirm a new Supreme Court justice, who will be anyth…

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  National Women's Law Center · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Join us for our first-ever Virtual Gala on Nov. 12!

The Future We Deserve To learn more about ticket and sponsor packages available for NWLC's virtual gala, please visit www.nwlc.org/2020gala. Can’t see the image? Click here. DONATE Please forward this email to your friends and co-workers and en…

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  Anna Chu · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Your debate input needed before tonight:

NWLC Your feedback is needed, John.   John—this is a special action alert from the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund. We just relaunched the Action Fund because it’s clear as many people as possible must get out and vote to protect gender justice and our fundamental rights. We ho…

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  Anna Chu · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Your debate input needed before tonight:

NWLC Your feedback is needed, John.   John—this is a special action alert from the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund. We just relaunched the Action Fund because it’s clear as many people as possible must get out and vote to protect gender justice and our fundamental rights. We ho…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

September 26, 2020 at 4:05 PM

FW: Ready to fight

NWLC Everything is on the line.   Dear John, We know that as a D.C. resident you still don't have representation in the Senate. But this is a crucial moment for our future, our rights, and our democracy. Can you forward this email to your friends in other states around the country? Tel…

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  Anna Chu · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 5:01 PM

SCOTUS: Hold the line

NWLC Fight Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan to vote on a new Supreme Court Justice before the inauguration.     URGENT: Fight back against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan to force through a Supreme Court nominee. …

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  Anna Chu · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 5:01 PM

SCOTUS: Hold the line

NWLC Fight Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan to vote on a new Supreme Court Justice before the inauguration.     URGENT: Fight back against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan to force through a Supreme Court nominee. …

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  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Lessons From RBG and Autumn Leaves

NWLC Dissent, Change, Grow, Repeat.     Hi John— I’ll get right to it and encourage you to give yourself space to grieve and honor both Justice Ginsburg and Breonna Taylor. RBG fought tirelessly for gender justice and her legacy will be cherished and remember…

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  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Lessons From RBG and Autumn Leaves

NWLC Dissent, Change, Grow, Repeat.     Hi John— I’ll get right to it and encourage you to give yourself space to grieve and honor both Justice Ginsburg and Breonna Taylor. RBG fought tirelessly for gender justice and her legacy will be cherished and remember…

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  Arvia Walker · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Have you registered for the Survivors’ Summit?

NWLC Building Survivor Power. Register TODAY!     Dear John, On Thursday, we’ll be launching the first-ever Survivors’ Summit, and we hope you’ll join us, even during these hard times—especially during these hard times. Like everyone, we’re grappling with …

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  Arvia Walker · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Have you registered for the Survivors’ Summit?

NWLC Building Survivor Power. Register TODAY!     Dear John, On Thursday, we’ll be launching the first-ever Survivors’ Summit, and we hope you’ll join us, even during these hard times—especially during these hard times. Like everyone, we’re grappling with …

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

September 20, 2020 at 9:17 PM

FW: Protecting RBG’s legacy starts NOW

NWLC The future of our rights is on the line—it’s time to act.   Dear John, We know that as a D.C. resident you don't have representation in the Senate. But you can still turn your anger into action by forwarding this email to your friends in other states around the country. Tell them …

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

September 19, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Mourning Justice Ginsburg

NWLC “I ask no favor for my sex; all I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.”      Dear John, Years ago, when I decided to become a lawyer, I did so because I believed in justice. But I became a women’s rights lawyer because of Ruth …

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

September 19, 2020 at 3:11 AM

Mourning RBG

NWLC “I ask no favor for my sex; all I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.”      Dear John, Years ago, when I decided to become a lawyer, I did so because I believed in justice. But I became a women’s rights lawyer because of Ruth …

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Tell ICE: Close the Irwin County Detention Center and all ICE facilities.

NWLC Content warning: forced sterilization.     Dear John, A horrifying whistleblower report out of the Irwin County Detention Center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Georgia, alleges staff and officials knowingly ignored medical comp…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Tell ICE: Close the Irwin County Detention Center and all ICE facilities.

NWLC Content warning: forced sterilization.     Dear John, A horrifying whistleblower report out of the Irwin County Detention Center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Georgia, alleges staff and officials knowingly ignored medical comp…

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  Sarah Hassmer · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 7:48 PM

FW: Tell Trump: Sex Discrimination Housing Has No Home Here

NWLC We need to protect trans people from discrimination in housing.   Dear John, I’ll keep it short, we are less than a week away from the close of the public comment period to oppose Trump’s proposed discriminatory housing rule that would put trans people seeking shelter at risk. An…

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  Sarah David Heydemann · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Tell Your Rep. to Vote to Support Pregnant Workers

NWLC No one should be forced to choose between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy.     Dear John, Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant workers were often denied the simplest of accommodations, such as a stool to sit on during a long shift, a bottle of …

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  Sarah David Heydemann · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Tell Your Rep. to Vote to Support Pregnant Workers

NWLC No one should be forced to choose between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy.     Dear John, Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant workers were often denied the simplest of accommodations, such as a stool to sit on during a long shift, a bottle of …

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  Theresa Lau · [email protected]

September 12, 2020 at 9:03 PM

“The Most Important Decision an American President Can Make”

NWLC Cruzing to judicial disaster.     Dear John, Did you see this? Trump just released a new short list of people he’d consider nominating for the next Supreme Court opening, and it’s horrifying. Vocal anti-abortion extremists like Senator Tom Cotton were on…

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  Theresa Lau · [email protected]

September 12, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Ted Cruz on the Supreme Court?!

NWLC Cruzing to judicial disaster.     Dear John, Did you see this? Trump just released a new short list of people he’d consider nominating for the next Supreme Court opening, and it’s horrifying. Vocal anti-abortion extremists like Senator Tom Cotton were on…

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  Sarah Hassmer · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 1:54 PM

Tell Trump: Sex Discrimination in Housing Has No Home Here

NWLC We need to protect trans people from discrimination in housing.     Dear John, In June, the Trump administration moved to gut health care protections for trans people. And now, the Trump administration is yet again going after critical protections meant …

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  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Whoa! She’s a tough act to follow.

NWLC  I’ve got your new NWLC newsletter right here.     *taps mic* Is this thing on? Hey, John, I’m LySaundra—writer and editor at NWLC, and the person tasked with following Hannah’s incredible run as newsletter writer extraordinaire. I don’t have witty puns,…

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  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 8:52 PM

Whoa! She’s a tough act to follow.

NWLC  I’ve got your new NWLC newsletter right here.     *taps mic* Is this thing on? Hey, John, I’m LySaundra—writer and editor at NWLC, and the person tasked with following Hannah’s incredible run as newsletter writer extraordinaire. I don’t have witty puns,…

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  Arvia Walker · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Pay Me What You Owe Me

NWLC Take Action: It’s Black Women’s Equal Pay Day     Dear John, Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, when Black women’s pay catches up to what white men were paid in 2019—a whole eight extra months of work later. But it’s also Black Women’s Equal Pay Day d…

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  Arvia Walker · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Pay Me What You Owe Me

NWLC Take Action: It’s Black Women’s Equal Pay Day     Dear John, Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, when Black women’s pay catches up to what white men were paid in 2019—a whole eight extra months of work later. But it’s also Black Women’s Equal Pay Day d…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

August 4, 2020 at 6:16 PM

What’s that one *NSYNC song?

NWLC 👋👋 That’s right, bye bye bye 👋👋     Hi John, I’ve put off writing this newsletter for as long as possible, but I’ve gotten to the point where I either sit down and write this or it won’t get sent out. So, here goes: this will be my last newsletter for the…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

August 4, 2020 at 6:16 PM

What’s that one *NSYNC song?

NWLC 👋👋 That’s right, bye bye bye 👋👋     Hi John, I’ve put off writing this newsletter for as long as possible, but I’ve gotten to the point where I either sit down and write this or it won’t get sent out. So, here goes: this will be my last newsletter for the…

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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 6:32 PM

Don’t ignore this email

NWLC Women on the front lines of COVID-19 need help NOW   John, I know you get a lot of emails. But I hope you’ll take just a few minutes to read this one, and if you can, make an emergency gift to support our work right now. Every gift we receive before midnight tonight will be matche…

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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 6:32 PM

Don’t ignore this email

NWLC Women on the front lines of COVID-19 need help NOW   John, I know you get a lot of emails. But I hope you’ll take just a few minutes to read this one, and if you can, make an emergency gift to support our work right now. Every gift we receive before midnight tonight will be matche…

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  Julie Vogtman · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Just a few days left—match expiration

NWLC Women on the front lines of COVID-19 need help NOW     Dear John, The United States now has the most novel coronavirus cases in the world. The numbers are staggering. And behind those horrifying totals are millions of women and families struggling on the …

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  Laura Narefsky · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 5:18 PM

MATCH for women on the front lines of the pandemic

NWLC Women are disproportionately represented in front-line jobs during the COVID-19 crisis. They deserve our support.     Dear John, From the very beginning, the COVID-19 crisis has laid bare the disastrous consequences of long-standing racial and gender ineq…

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  Laura Narefsky · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 5:16 PM

MATCH for women on the front lines of the pandemic

NWLC Women are disproportionately represented in front-line jobs during the COVID-19 crisis. They deserve our support.     Dear John, From the very beginning, the COVID-19 crisis has laid bare the disastrous consequences of long-standing racial and gender ineq…

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  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 6:17 PM

Tell Congress: End the Hyde Amendment.

NWLC It’s past time.     Dear John, We don’t have to tell you that we’re in the midst of a national reckoning with our nation’s legacy of racism—and how systemic racism is still embedded in our institutions, our laws, and our society. But we do want to talk to…

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  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Tell Congress: End the Hyde Amendment.

NWLC It’s past time.     Dear John, We don’t have to tell you that we’re in the midst of a national reckoning with our nation’s legacy of racism—and how systemic racism is still embedded in our institutions, our laws, and our society. But we do want to talk to…

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  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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