Claiming (with no evidence and only one anonymous source) that an immigrant woman working as a hotel maid is actually a “hooker” is sexist, racist and classist, to say the least. Implicit in this accusation is that a prostitute cannot be raped, or that any claim she makes of being raped should not be taken seriously.
NOW/PAC-endorsed candidate Janice Hahn (D) emphatically defeated Tea Party darling Craig Huey (R) in a run-off election in California’s 36th District on Tuesday, July 12. The run-off followed a May 17 special election primary for the seat vacated by retiring Rep. Jane Harman (D).
“Dr. Carhart is a hero,” Matson said. “He stands up for women when it is unpopular, when he’s a target of terrorism, when people threaten his life. He is one of the best champions for women’s fundamental right to control their own destiny.
A series of billboards have sprung up, shaming women of color for considering all of their options when it comes to reproductive health.
The National Organization for Women wrapped up its 45th National Conference in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday, June 26, setting NOW’s policy and agenda for the coming year and looking toward the 2012 elections and beyond.
Tell the Senate to vote No on the SAVE America Act.