Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

March 8, 2020 at 11:06 AM

This International Women's Day Don't Forget Afghan Women

Dear John, Today is International Women’s Day, a holiday that celebrates the goal of women’s equality here and worldwide. The Feminist Majority Foundation has been closely involved in the fight for women’s rights in Afghanistan for over 20 years. Despite Afghan women and girls’ gains and th…

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  duVergne Gaines & Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Independent Clinics Need Your Support Now More Than Ever

Dear John, Today the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in the Louisiana case June Medical Services v. Russo. The court will once again review an unnecessary and harmful state law that requires doctors performing abortions to have hospital admitting privileges near their clinic.  …

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Louisiana could become the first state without abortion access

Dear John, Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear a case that could have devastating consequences for abortion access in Louisiana and would set a dangerous precedent that could undermine Roe v. Wade and endanger women’s lives across the country. At the center of the litigation is Louisiana's Act 6…

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 8:56 PM

Stand with Afghan Women

Dear John, Secretary of State Pompeo recently announced that a deal has been reached between the United States and the Taliban and that an agreement would be signed on February 29th, “if a significant reduction in violence across Afghanistan was achieved” between February 22-29th. The U.S. …

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  Eleanor Smeal & Toni Van Pelt · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Don't delay--register now for our 2020 National Conference!

Dear John, We are excited to report that planning for our special 2020 joint national conference with the National Organization for Women is going beautifully.You can now register for the 2020 Feminist Majority-National Organization for Women (FM/NOW) joint conference! Our 2…

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 9:47 PM

VICTORY: U.S. House Removes ERA Time Limit!

Dear John, I am so thrilled to share this news with you!  Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J.Res. 79 removing the arbitrary timeline on the Equal Rights Amendment by a vote of 232-183, with five Republicans voting in favor of the resolution. This was the first time the ERA h…

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 8:46 PM

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to Remove the Timeline on the ERA

Dear John, Finally, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has been ratified by three-fourths of the states needed to enshrine it in the U.S. Constitution.  Last month, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the ERA. Now it’s time to remove the arbitrary timeline in th…

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  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 6:22 PM

The ERA--Next Steps

Dear John, I've waited a long, long time to personally write you with these words: “At last!  At last!” That day has finally come!   The Virginia House and Senate have taken the final step in ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). This makes Virginia the 38th and final state necessary to rati…

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  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Exciting ERA news!

 Dear John, I've waited a long, long time to personally write you with these words: “At last!  At last!” That day has finally come!   The Virginia House and Senate have taken the final step in ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). This makes Virginia the 38th and final state necessary to rati…

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  Feminist Majority · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 11:22 AM

At last! At last!

Dear John, I've waited a long, long time to personally write you with these words: “At last!  At last!” That day has finally come!   Yesterday, the Virginia House and Senate took the final step in ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in a crossover procedure where each house …

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  Feminist Campus · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM

URGENT: Will we see you there?

Dear John, Did you receive our previous email? Join Feminist Campus NOW for a counter-protest to the annual March for Life on Friday, January 24 at 11AM! We’re Sarah and Carolyn, and this spring we are interning with Feminist Majority. As college women, we understand the importance …

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  Feminist Campus · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 3:09 PM

URGENT: Stand against anti-abortion protesters tomorrow

Dear John, Tomorrrow, January 24th, anti-abortion protesters will descend upon Washington D.C. for the annual March for Life. Each year, these individuals assemble in Washington D.C. to espouse their dangerous agenda to dictate and control our bodies. We must stand strong for aborti…

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  Feminist Majority · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 3:58 PM

2020 National Conference Early Bird Registration: 72 Hours ONLY

Hi John! We're pushing this reminder to the top of your mailbox because we don’t want you to miss out on this special rate for our 2020 conference in Washington, DC. It will only be available until 11:59 p.m. on January 17th! Hope to see you in DC!  For women's lives and equ…

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  Feminist Majority · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 5:10 AM

2020 National Conference Early Bird Registration: 72 Hours ONLY

Dear John, The early bird catches the worm—and changes the face of politics.  That’s why for the next 72 hours only, you can register for the 2020 Feminist Majority-National Organization for Women (FM/NOW) joint conference at the Early Bird Discount Rate of just $60—a super-lo…

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  Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 3:39 PM

BREAKING: Feminist Majority Foundation Files Brief in Support of Abortion Providers

In a Climate of Violence against Abortion Providers, Louisiana Abortion Law Could Wipe Out Abortion Access for Women The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF), the National Organization for Women (NOW) Foundation, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Women’s Law Project filed an amicus brief i…

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  Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 12:15 PM

Cyber Monday Deals from the Feminist Store!

Dear John, This Cyber Monday is your last chance to save 20% when you shop our store!  Get 20% off all merchandise in the Feminist Store today using code PINKFRIDAY19 at checkout! This is your last chance to grab our American made, union guaranteed T-shirts for only $18!  Don't …

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  Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

November 29, 2019 at 11:09 AM

PINK FRIDAY SALE: 20% Off the Feminist Store!

Dear John, Get 20% off all merchandise in the Feminist Store through this weekend using code PINKFRIDAY19 at checkout! You do not want to miss out on this chance to grab our American made, union guaranteed T-shirts for only $18! Or feminist finger puppets, perfect stocking stuffer…

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

September 30, 2019 at 1:09 PM

Celebrate Alice Cohan, The Virginia Elections, and the ERA!

Dear John, Celebrate Alice The Virginia Elections and The Equal Rights Amendment Join us for a tribute to Alice Cohan: Feminist Majority’s Political Director, former National Organization for Women’s Political Director, and March Director Par Excellence Alice will…

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

September 27, 2019 at 2:20 PM

Celebrate Alice Cohan, The Virginia Elections, and the ERA!

Dear John, Celebrate Alice The Virginia Elections and The Equal Rights Amendment Join us for a tribute to Alice Cohan: Feminist Majority’s Political Director, former National Organization for Women’s Political Director, and March Director Par Excellence Alice w…

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  Emily Escobar, Feminist Campus · [email protected]

September 23, 2019 at 9:07 PM

Urge Governor Newsom to trust students and sign SB 24!

California Feminists: JOIN US in urging Governor Newsom to TRUST STUDENTS and sign SB 24 today! The College Student Right to Access Act (SB 24), which would mandate all public universities provide medication abortion at their student health centers, is headed to Governor Newsom’s desk!  We n…

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  Feminist Campus · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 6:10 PM

Feminist School is back in session! Join us. Don't get left behind...

Dear John, Welcome back to campus! As you begin the new semester, we’re excited to get back to work with you--we’d love to hear about what feminist activities you or your group are looking forward to this fall semester. Tell us here! At Feminist Campus, we’re mobilizing for our feminist pres…

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

September 3, 2019 at 5:13 PM

Reversing the Trump-Pence Gag Rule: Act Now!

Dear John, By now you’ve heard about the disastrous Trump-Pence Gag Rule that went into effect two weeks ago. Planned Parenthood, many state and local public health clinics, and countless independent family planning clinics have been forced to withdraw from the Titl…

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

August 26, 2019 at 9:15 PM

Close the Camps: End the Indefinite Detention of Families

John, The Trump administration published appalling new rules last Friday that allow ICE border officials to jail refugee and migrant children in detention centers indefinitely. This is a violent and cruel decision that will result in children being locked up for mon…

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

August 21, 2019 at 8:17 PM

Fight Back Against the Trump-Pence Gag Rule

Dear John, Earlier this week, Planned Parenthood was shut out of Title X funding by the Trump-Pence Gag Rule, which holds reproductive health clinics hostage by dictating what doctors can and cannot say to their patients regarding abortion. The Trump-Pence Gag Rul…

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

August 8, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Gun Violence is a National Emergency

Dear John, Dayton, Ohio. El Paso, Texas. Gilroy, California. In the past two weeks, three mass shootings across the country have resulted in deaths and devastating community losses. That's why we need Mitch McConnell and the Senate to take urgent action right now. …

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  Eleanor Smeal · [email protected]

August 7, 2019 at 12:09 PM

251 Shootings in 2019. It's Time to Act.

Dear John, Dayton, Ohio. El Paso, Texas. Gilroy, California. In the past two weeks, three mass shootings across the country have resulted in deaths and devastating community losses. That's why we need Mitch McConnell and the Senate to take urgent action right now. …

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  duVergne Gaines · [email protected]

July 19, 2019 at 5:17 PM

Without clinics, there is no choice

Dear John, This week, anti-abortion extremists from all over the country have come to Wisconsin to harass providers and intimidate patients outside of two abortion clinics, emphasizing Affiliated Medical Services, an independent abortion clinic in Milwauk…

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  Sue Klein · [email protected]

June 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Gender Equity in Education Act introduced!

Dear John, Exciting news! In celebration of the 47th anniversary of Title IX, Sen. Mazie Hirono and Rep. Doris Matsui have introduced the Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2019 (GEEA). This 2019 version of the initial 2016 GEEA honors former…

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