Whitney Pesek · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Take Action: Stop the Trump administration’s latest attack on immigrant children

Don’t let them take away access to Head Start access Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, The Trump administration has taken direct aim at immigrant children and their acces…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM

We will not forget who betrayed us.

NWLC Shame on every member of Congress who voted for Trump’s budget bill.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, “We’re all going to die,” Sen. Joni Ernst “They’ll get ove…

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  Shiwali Patel · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Don’t believe Trump’s campaign against trans athletes in women’s sports

Gender justice means justice for all. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Trump and his allies are trying to bully trans athletes out of existence through sports bans and …

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  Hilary Woodward, National Women’s Law Center · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Clock’s ticking, John!

NWLC 3X match expires at midnight!   John—there are just hours left in our 2025 Summer Membership Drive. Don’t miss this chance to triple-match your support for gender justice. Renew your membership with a $15 gift right now and every $1 will have the power of $3 (but only if you pitc…

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  National Women’s Law Center · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM

ONE DAY ONLY: Triple your gift to fight Trump!

NWLC Last day to make your 2025 Membership Gift!  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. John, some GREAT news: Until midnight tonight, NWLC is offering a special 3x match on all membe…

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  Andrea Pagano-Reyes, National Women’s Law Center · [email protected]

June 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM

John impact, doubled

NWLC We can’t let Trump’s nightmarish vision become our reality.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. John, We’re making progress toward our goal of 200 membership gifts by June 30,…

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  Jessica Baskerville · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM

Pride and perpetually mucky legal battles

NWLC SCOTUS, Title IX, Heat Waves   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Hi John, I’m coming to you from the depths of intense summer heat and devastating news headlines. June shoul…

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  National Women’s Law Center · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The world Donald Trump wants (and how we can stop it)

NWLC We can’t let Trump’s nightmarish vision become our reality.  2025 Summer Membership Drive GOAL: 200 Membership Gifts by June 30 ALL GIFTS MATCHED Name: John xxxxxx 2025 NWLC Membership Drive Gift Status: PENDING. Renew your support >> RENEW FOR $15 …

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  Emily Martin, National Women’s Law Center · [email protected]

June 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Are you 1 in 200?

NWLC SPECIAL MATCH: Double your support until June 30  2025 Summer Membership Drive GOAL: 200 Membership Gifts by June 30 ALL GIFTS MATCHED Name: John xxxxxx 2025 NWLC Membership Drive Gift Status: PENDING. Renew your support >> RENEW FOR $15 …

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  Shiwali Patel · [email protected]

June 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM

RE: Trump’s sneaky assault on civil protections

We can’t let them get away with this. John— We only have a few more days to stop the Trump administration from using the Department of Energy (DOE) to eliminate civil protections for women and girls, people of color, and other marginalized communities. The DOE provides billions in fin…

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  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]

June 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM

UPDATE: Trump’s latest abortion attack

We need you in this fight, John. John— Trump would rather let people bleed out in parking lots than enforce a federal law requiring emergency abortion care when it’s necessary to preserve a person’s health or save their life. This week, the Trump administration rescinded guidance that …

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  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]

May 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM

BREAKING: We’re taking legal action to protect emergency abortion care.

We won’t stop fighting until everyone has access to health care. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Let’s be clear: Everyone deserves access to health- and life-saving eme…

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  Jessica Baskerville · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM

Mothering my mental health in May

NWLC Moms, mental health, and media recs galore!  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Hi John, You know how when you shake an inhaler and all you hear is a little ball bouncing aroun…

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  National Women’s Law Center · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM

You are invited to the National Women's Law Center's Special Screening of "Lilly"

NWLC Join the National Women's Law Center on Thursday, May 29 Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Join the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) on Thursday, May 29 from 6…

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  Angel Padilla · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM

THIS WEEK: Tell Congress to Vote NO on cruel cuts

Oppose cuts to Medicaid and SNAP that are moving through the House. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Republican leaders in Congress are rushing to vote this week on a bi…

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  Dorianne Mason · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM

URGENT: New House proposal will gut health care access for millions

Prioritize women and families, not tax breaks for billionaires! John— Late on Mother’s Day, Republican leaders in Congress released their proposed plans to rip health care away from millions of people, including banning gender-affirming care for youth and for many adults enrolled in Me…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

May 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Happy Mother’s Day From NWLC

We’ll never stop fighting for mothers and families Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. We know that Mother’s Day can be a complicated time for many people. If that’s true for you too, …

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  Amy Matsui · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM

Tell Congress: Do Your Job

They must prioritize women and children, not billionaires! Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Republican leaders in Congress should be calling hearings to assess the impa…

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  Kiara Pesante Haughton · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Our moral compass

We’re not backing down John— I just left the DOGE hearing room where I sat behind Fatima as she represented the National Women’s Law Center and, John, I REFUSE to repeat any of the dangerous lies and horrific disrespect from Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and other membe…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM

I’m testifying today.

Here’s why I’m defending trans women in sports Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Today I am testifying in front of Congress at a hearing of the U.S. House Committee on Ov…

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  Courtney Anderson · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM

Tell Congress: Don’t Rob Hungry Kids of Their Food

Food assistance is at risk right now. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, “You try to balance out everything, but costs are extremely high right now. I'm always budgeting.…

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  Jessica Baskerville · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM

April should shower health care resources

NWLC Pollen and inequities make my eyes water  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Hi John, As I continue to trudge through to-do lists and feel the weight of every news notification…

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  Hilary Woodward · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM

NEW Merch Alert for Teacher Appreciation Week

How to show up for the teachers who matter most Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Both of my parents were teachers. They each worked in public education for more than 40 …

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  Alison Gill · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Trump’s next move

Why judges matter Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Trump has already filled the Department of Justice with unqualified people that lack the independence from the preside…

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  Gaylynn Burroughs · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Survivors Deserve Better—Fight Back With Us

We will not be silent. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Since coming into office, the Trump administration has unleashed policies that threaten to silence and isolate s…

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  Sarah Yergeau · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM

Take Action: Tell Congress to Put Children and Families First

We need to protect Head Start funding! Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, We just got a sneak peek into part of Trump’s proposed budget and his administration is planning…

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  Amy Matsui · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Happy Tax Day...If You're a Billionaire

What’s at stake in the budget and tax fight, and how we win a brighter future. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, It's Tax Day. The stakes are high as Trump and Musk’s DOG…

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  Gaylynn Burroughs · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM

UPDATE: Court Temporarily Blocks Termination of Equity-Related Grants to NWLC Client

NWLC This is great news, but we need to keep fighting.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, We have great news on our lawsuit with our client, Chicago Women in Trades (CW…

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  Amy Matsui · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Tell the House: Vote NO on Budget Bill

Don’t rob us of our future to give tax breaks to billionaires! John— The Senate voted late last week on a disastrous budget bill that sets the table to defund Medicaid and SNAP to give tax breaks to billionaires. Now that the Senate has voted, the House will vote as early as tomorrow.…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM

BREAKING: We’re suing a hospital system for denying emergency abortion care to our client

NWLC Help Us Make Sure All Patients Can Get the Care They Need!   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Last week we filed a lawsuit on behalf of Dr. Anna Nusslock, DC, who…

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  Elizabeth Tang · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Survivors need us, John.

NWLC Donate to protect survivors, women, and girls.   John— A court in Texas recently struck down critical federal protections for student survivors of sexual assault, harassment, dating violence, and stalking. As a result, schools are no longer required to respond promptly and effecti…

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  Jessica Baskerville · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Won’t you celebrate and fight back with me?

NWLC Women’s History Month, ways to fight back, and words to inspire   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Hi John, Boisterous laughter at birthday parties. Loved ones gathered over …

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  Alison Gill · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to vote NO on the SAVE Act!

We must fight back on attacks on our voting rights. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Extremists in Congress are attacking your right to vote. Next week, the House will …

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  Whitney Pesek · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Tell Congress: Don’t Let Billionaires Take Away Child Care

Billionaires are Robbing Us of Our Care. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Envision this future: Families thriving, kids flourishing, parents with affordable child care. …

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  Shiwali Patel · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM

BREAKING: Trump plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education

This will endanger the future of public education. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Trump just signed an executive order seeking to dismantle the U.S. Department of Edu…

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  Dorianne Mason · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Tell Congress: Don’t Rob Us of Our Health Care

Prioritize women and families, not tax breaks for billionaires. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Republican leaders in Congress are trying to further enrich their billi…

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  Bridget Winkler · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Victory! David Weldon’s CDC Nomination Withdrawn

Weldon REJECTED! John— We did it! David Weldon’s nomination for Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been officially withdrawn after failing to secure enough support in the Senate. This is a huge victory for public health and reproductive freedom! The N…

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  Stephanie Corte · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM

TAKE ACTION: Tell the State Department to STOP attacking trans people

We must reject these federal attacks on trans people! Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Trump’s presidency has already been blatantly homophobic, transphobic, and racist…

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  Katie O’Connor · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM

We won’t stop fighting until everyone has access to health care.

NWLC Emergency abortion care saves lives.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, We knew the anti-abortion movement wouldn’t stop at overturning Roe v. Wade. We knew they …

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  Angel Padilla · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Take action to stop Elon Musk’s government takeover!

Congress has a constitutional responsibility to protect us all. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Since Trump took office, unelected billionaire Elon Musk has been on a …

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Women don’t need a “protector”

NWLC Your gift fights fascists.  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, President Trump likes to think of himself as a protector of women. He’s even said it outright: “I thi…

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  Bayliss Fiddiman · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Tell Congress: Don’t Erase our Public Schools

Education is a basic human right. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Trump promised on the campaign trail that he would dismantle the U.S. Department of Education piece b…

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  Jessica Baskerville · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM

A Heart-Shaped Box of Sweet and Bitter Chocolates

NWLC Sugary treats, Black history, and more reasons to yell at Congress inside!   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Hi John, I hope you stocked up on discounted Valentine's Day ca…

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  Gaylynn Burroughs · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM

BREAKING: We’re suing Trump

Attacking DEI initiatives is illegal. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Trump’s recent executive orders attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are wrong-…

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  Amy Matsui · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Tell Congress: Prioritize Women and Families, Not Tax Breaks for Billionaires

Billionaires get richer as women and families continue to struggle. Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Any day now, the House will vote on a proposed budget that prioriti…

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  Uma Iyer · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Break a bad guy’s heart 💔

NWLC Celebrate Valentine’s Day by protecting our fundamental freedoms.   Happy Valentine’s Day, John! Show your love for our fundamental freedoms and break a bad guy’s heart by making a donation to protect abortion, LGBTQIA+ rights, and more today. You can give in honor of J.D. Vance, …

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM

One mom’s love for her trans daughter

NWLC Read this very special piece.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, As the editor of our blog, over the last few months I’ve had the honor of working with a colleagu…

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  Uma Iyer · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM

💌A special delivery for Trump’s top cronies

NWLC Send a valentine, protect your rights!  Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Dear John, Not feeling the love this Valentine’s Day? Distracted from romantic daydreams by worrying…

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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]

February 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Tell Congress: Stop the chaos!

It’s enough. Trump’s illegal funding freeze is still hurting children and families. John— Head Start programs educating 20,000 children in 23 states facing payment delays. Half of Virginia’s community health centers unable to access funding that supports primary health and dental car…

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  Jessica Baskerville · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM

There’s always something coming…

NWLC Is it joy? Is it a mouse? Some other third thing?   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all. Hi John, I strolled into my home on Sunday after a bubbly brunch, set my coat down, stepp…

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