The attack on Girl Scouts becomes part of patronizing trend that seeks to discredit programs that empower women to be independent leaders. That is not “religious freedom”. That is fear of strong women. Women who work together, be it to sell cookies or sing songs or make the world a better place.
Sponsored by Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), the D.C. 20-Week Abortion Ban has no exceptions for rape, incest or health conditions; and it stipulates penalties, jail time and public reporting requirements for doctors. It is a clear strike in the ongoing War on Women, and one that places women’s lives in danger.
Robin Marty writes for RH Reality Check: “Perhaps the alleged growing momentum of the so-called ‘personhood movement’ isn’t as growing as they claim.”
This past weekend, more than 500 women’s rights activists descended on Baltimore, Md., for the 2012 National NOW Conference.
Hundreds of women’s rights activists and supporters from every corner of the nation will converge in Baltimore, Md., this weekend, June 29 – July 1, at the National Organization for Women annual conference.
Tell the Senate to vote No on the SAVE America Act.