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President Proclaims Women's History Month |
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A Proclamation on Women's History Month, 2021 | The...
Each year, Women's History Month offers an important opportunity for us to shine a light on the extraordinary legacy of trailblazing American women and girls who have built, shaped, and improved upon our Nation. Throughout American history, women ...
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www.whitehouse.gov
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Voting Rights Is All About Democracy
The US Congress has passed Voting Rights Act, while State legislatures across the nation are passing new laws that will put new restrictions on voter access.
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The US House Passes Landmark Voting Rights Bill
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping voting rights act designed to combat nationwide state level voting restrictions proposed by Republican lawmakers in the wake of the 2020 election. The For the People Act, more...
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feminist.org
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Progress on Restoring Voting Rights
This has been a big week for the movement to restore voting rights to people who have been convicted of a crime. Legislative chambers in New York and Washington State both passed bills that would automatically restore voting rights to all people...
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www.brennancenter.org
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Voting Laws Roundup: February 2021
Since publication, the Brennan Center has published another resource listing restrictive and expansive state voting legislation by bill number. It contains our most up-to-date number of voting bills - both restrictive and expansive - in the...
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www.brennancenter.org
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The Supreme Court Case Challenging Voting Restrictions...
On March 2, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a challenge to a pair of Arizona voting policies that make it harder for people to vote, especially in communities of color and Native American communities. The case, Brnovich v....
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www.brennancenter.org
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Revisiting the Equal Rights Amendment
Equal means equal until it doesn't. Learn why it is important to all women. Let's make the ERA a part of the U S Constitution.
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The ERA: The Amendment is Just the Beginning
It's been 100 years since the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was first introduced as the 28 th Amendment to the US Constitution, but recently renewed interest has caused it to inch much closer to ratification. Why?
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womensenews.org
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ERA Coalition - Equal Rights Amendment Coalition
Our goal is to amend the Constitution to ensure that one cannot be discriminated against because of one's sex. The ERA Coalition is comprised of some 100 national and local organizations across the country working for the equality of girls and...
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www.eracoalition.org
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What Women Want - And the Survey Says
Women in the U S and around the world want healthcare, a living wage and job security.
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What Women Want - IWPR National Survey Details...
A new National Survey by IWPR finds in first 100 days and beyond, affordable, high-quality healthcare, getting the economic recession under control, and job creation are top priorities for women for the new Administration and Congress.
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iwpr.org
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Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025 would...
Summary The Raise the Wage Act of 2021 would help eliminate poverty-level wages by raising the national minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. This report finds that the raise is long overdue and would deliver broad benefits to workers and the...
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www.epi.org
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Gender equality and women's empowerment
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There has been progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early...
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www.un.org
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Domestic Violence In Disability Community
People with disability are three times more likely to experience domestic violence, feel more isolated and dependent on abusers for care.
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Women with disabilities are more likely to experience...
Women with disabilities are more at risk for domestic violence, emotional abuse, and sexual assault. Learn the signs and what to do.
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www.womenshealth.gov
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Disability and Abuse
WHAT IS A DISABILITY? The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a person with disabilities as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. While some disabilities are more obvious...
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www.dviforwomen.org
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Domestic violence is common within the disability community
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a person with a disability as "a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity." Nearly one in four, or 61 million, people have a...
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www.healthywomen.org
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Women Of The Hall
This digital exhibit honors distinguished women of the past and present who have made contributions to our nation in the areas of Science, Government, Humanities, the Arts, Athletics, and Education.
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Locke, Patricia A. - National Women's Hall of Fame
Patricia Locke, Tawacin WasteWin, she of good consciousness –compassionate woman, was born in Idaho, a Standing Rock Sioux-Hunkpapa Lakota, and Mississippi Band of White Earth Chippewa. She received her college education at the University of...
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www.womenofthehall.org
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What's Happening In Our Corner
These organizations listed on our website are offering workshops, virtual classrooms, equity forums, new programs, and updates on their initiatives.
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Explore our book selections here. |
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