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  Brooksley Born · [email protected]
March 25, 2022 at 6:56 PM

1972 to 2022: 50 years of the Law Center

NWLC Fifty years of advancing the rights of women and girls  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, The National Women’s Law Center was founded in 1972 with an ambitious vis…
  Arvia Walker · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 9:35 PM

The SCOTUS hearings are done—what's next?

NWLC It’s time to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, It has been a WEEK (and it’s only Thursday 😩). The confirmation hearings for Ju…
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 8:26 PM

It’s Not Goodbye, It’s Repotting Season

NWLC Feminist Hype House, SCOTUS, our latest  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Hey John, So, I’m not too great at goodbyes. I’m the type of person that gets ready to leave a gath…
  Giselle Pole · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 3:08 PM

This International Women’s Day comes at a critical moment

NWLC A hopeful International Women’s Day.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, This International Women’s Day, we have so many reasons to be hopeful, and so many reaso…
  Laura Narefsky · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 5:46 PM

Tell Congress to Support Part-Time Workers TODAY!

NWLC Part-time workers should have the pay and benefits they deserve...   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Did you know that part-time workers—most of whom are women—a…
  Sage Carson · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Update on the WHPA vote

NWLC Abortion is on the line! We need everyone—from the White House, to Congress, to state and municipal governments, to local communities—to take urgent action to protect abortion care.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her.…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 7:13 PM

FW: BREAKING: We have a SCOTUS nominee

NWLC Her name is Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and she’s about to make history.   Dear John, We know that as a D.C. resident, you don't have representation in the Senate. But you can still turn your joy about Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination into action by forwarding this email …
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 9:16 PM

Do you know what love looks like? JUSTICE.

NWLC bell hooks, SCOTUS, our latest  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Hey John, Last August, I re-read All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks and… the amount of disrespect in …
  Arvia Walker · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 4:31 PM

A Love Letter to Child Care Workers

NWLC Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’d like to show some love to the people whose hard work and care keep this country afloat: child car…
  Julie Vogtman · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Tell Congress to Support the Schedules That Work Act!

NWLC It’s time to end abusive workplace scheduling practices.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, When you only get a few days—or a few hours—of notice before you have …
  Anna Chu · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 11:17 PM

Add Your Name: I’m Ready for the First Black Woman on the Supreme Court

NWLC We’re not letting the misogynoir win.  Hello John—We were so excited about the prospect of the first Black woman on the Supreme Court that we hit send a little soon on our previous email, which had a small error in it, but it's corrected below. Hope you'll join us in our excitemen…
  Anna Chu · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Add Your Name: I’m Ready for the First Black Woman on the Supreme Court

NWLC We’re not letting the misogynoir win.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Soon President Biden will share the name of his pick to replace Justice Breyer on the Supr…
  Sarah David Heydemann · [email protected]
February 7, 2022 at 8:55 PM

TODAY: Tell Congress to Support Pregnant Workers

NWLC We shouldn’t have to choose between our health and a paycheck.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, We’re starting off another year with too many employers still de…
  Anna Chu · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Our own personal Groundhog Day 🥴🕐

NWLC President Biden needs to keep his word. So much is at stake.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, It’s Groundhog Day, and many of us feel like we’ve been reliving th…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 9:37 PM

The First Black Woman on the Supreme Court

NWLC I am so excited.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Last week, President Biden affirmed his campaign promise to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. This n…
  Anna Chu · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 11:41 PM

BREAKING: Justice Breyer’s retirement and what’s next for our rights

NWLC President Biden needs to keep his word. So much is at stake.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Today, several news outlets reported that Supreme Court Justice Ste…
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
January 24, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Let’s start this year with low expectations. Cool?

NWLC Roe Day, Euphoria, Year 3 of COVID  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Hey John, We’re entering our junior year of this panny, and it seems like not many people are focused on…
  The National · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 8:03 PM

The last message you’ll receive from the Law Center this year

NWLC All gifts triple-matched for gender justice!  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, A brief final message of the year from our team: Join us in preparing for whatever …
  Giselle Pole · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 5:09 PM

3x the impact for gender justice when you give today

NWLC All gifts triple-matched for gender justice!  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, I wanted to make sure you had an opportunity to make a tax-deductible year-end gift…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 11:05 AM

Gender justice can’t wait. Triple your gift now: ⏰

NWLC There's not much time left before this match is gone—so please, make your year-end gift now!   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. NEW: TRIPLE YOUR GIFT! Goal: $150…
  Soledad · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 11:02 AM

The power of telling our stories

NWLC Why I support the National Women’s Law Center.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, As a journalist and documentarian, I believe that telling our stories is a power…
  Melissa · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 12:02 PM

MATCH for gender justice: act now

NWLC Your donation for gender justice can go twice as far!   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, As the year comes to a close, this is a time to come together to reflect…
  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
December 21, 2021 at 11:01 AM

End-of-year MATCH for gender justice

NWLC Your donation for gender justice can go twice as far!   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, As the year comes to a close, this is a time to come together to reflect…
  Gretchen Borchelt, National · [email protected]
December 16, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Update on Dobbs v. JWHO

NWLC The Supreme Court case that will decide the future of abortion rights in the United States.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, I’m Gretchen, a lawyer here at the …
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Oh, we’ve got the receipts!

NWLC   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Hey John, I’ve been behind on my podcast episodes, but recently caught up on one that featured CaShawn Thompson, creator of #BlackGirlMagi…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Abortion before SCOTUS: extending our deadline

NWLC We’re extending our deadline.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Today, lawyers for the last remaining abortion clinic in Mississippi are going before the Suprem…
  Heather Shumaker · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 2:52 PM

Abortion access is on the line: abortion providers & funds need your support

NWLC This case is the biggest threat to abortion rights in decades.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, I am spending this morning listening to the powerful stories fro…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Did you see Melissa’s email?

NWLC Time is running out—donate now!  Dear John, I wanted to make sure you saw Melissa’s previous note. I really cannot stress enough how truly important this year’s Giving Tuesday is. Once the clock strikes 12 tonight, Giving Tuesday ends and December begins. The first thing on the Sup…
  The National · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 5:03 PM

No time to waste for women and families

NWLC There’s truly no time to waste. Make a donation by midnight >>  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. GIVING TUESDAY UPDATE: $50,000 GOAL Name: John xxxxxx Email…
  Melissa Murray for the National · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 11:01 AM

I am prepared to fight like hell.

NWLC Why I support the National Women’s Law Center’s work to protect women, children, and families.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, This year, Giving Tuesday fal…
  Giselle Pole · [email protected]
November 26, 2021 at 11:04 AM

Getting an early start on our Giving Tuesday plans>>

NWLC A special early Giving Tuesday match and goal.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, I know Giving Tuesday is still a few days away, but there’s so much at stake r…
  Emily Martin · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 6:27 PM

Tell Congress to Support the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act!

NWLC Congress still needs to pass Build Back Better.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Congress is reintroducing the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act, the first compr…
  Anna Chu · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Tell Congress: Don’t Break Your Promise to Build Back Better

NWLC Congress still needs to pass Build Back Better.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Last week, the House of Representatives was supposed to vote on both the Build …
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Fear has no place in the world we’re fighting for

NWLC We’re all a little insecure though…   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Hey John, I have a question for you: What will we do when our dreams become reality? It’s a busy week …
  Anna Chu · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Tell Congress: Build Back Better NOW!

NWLC Time is running out. Congress must keep their promise and support women and families.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, We're nearing the finish line, but we mus…
  Stephanie Hernandez · [email protected]
October 21, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Today is Latina Equal Pay Day!

NWLC The wage gap robs Latinas of $1.1 million.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, the day that Latinas' pay catches up to what white, n…
  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Tell Congress: It's Time to Solve Child Care

NWLC We must fund child care   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, For decades we have treated child care as a private responsibility for families to navigate on their ow…
  Jasmine Tucker · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 3:35 PM

A child care industry in freefall

NWLC Workers are dropping out of the child care industry at record rates.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. "High costs for parents, low pay for employees, and not enough spots f…
  Shiwali Patel · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 1:34 PM

FW: Tell Secretary Cardona: Reverse the Betsy DeVos Title IX rule now!

NWLC Every day that passes more survivors will suffer because of DeVos’ Title IX rule.  Dear John, You still have time to add your name to the petition urging the Department of Education to REVERSE the dangerous Devos Title IX rule as soon as possible. As students head back to school,…
  Heather Shumaker · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 5:36 PM

FW: Tell Congress: Protect Abortion Access and Pass the Women’s Health Protection Act

NWLC A key first action Congress must take to make abortion truly accessible: protecting abortion under federal law.   Dear John, It’s been less than a month since the Texas abortion ban went into effect, and now, abortion access is effectively meaningless for one in 10 women of reprod…
  Leila Abolfazli · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Stop abortion bans in Texas and elsewhere now!

NWLC A key first action Congress must take to make abortion truly accessible: protecting abortion under federal law.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, Let’s not min…
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 3:23 PM

“It is our duty to fight for our freedom”

NWLC Now is not the time to back down.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Hey John, I thought about how to write this month’s newsletter and eloquently convey the many emotions …
  Shiwali Patel · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Tell Secretary Cardona: Reverse the Betsy DeVos Title IX rule now!

NWLC Every day that passes more survivors will suffer because of DeVos’ Title IX rule.    Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, Last year, Betsy DeVos and the Trump admi…
  Heather Shumaker · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 3:57 PM

🚨🚨 The most dangerous abortion ban is now law.

NWLC Here’s a list of organizations on the ground who are working to protect abortion access for Texans.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, Early this morning, Senat…
  Julie Vogtman · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Take it from a parent: this isn’t working

NWLC Tell me you’re juggling child care and work without telling me you’re juggling child care and work.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, It’s back to school season…
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 8:07 PM

Pay Me What You Owe Me 🤑

NWLC This is our anthem until the wage gap closes.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Hey John, What can I say? From Cosby’s release to The New York Times revealing how the Trum…
  Sunu Chandy · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 4:53 PM

🚨 We just filed an amicus brief supporting the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team

NWLC We filed an amicus brief today.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, Today, the National Women’s Law Center and our partners filed an amicus brief in support of …
  Lark Lewis · [email protected]
July 24, 2021 at 2:09 PM

Simone, Sha’Carri, Gwen, Cecé

NWLC Let them run. Let them swim. Let them compete.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   “They don’t think it’s fair that I win all of the time.” —Simone Biles Dear John, Olympic…
  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Take Action: Fight for Child Care Funding

NWLC This is a critical moment for the future of child care.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, Welcome to summer, where the temperatures are hot and the congressio…
  Rachel Easter · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 7:07 PM

Tell Congress: Pass a Clean Budget

NWLC Congress must pass a funding bill without abortion restrictions.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, For the first time in decades, a president submitted a budg…