It’s been a busy week. Last Friday, a federal judge ordered that all children being held in ICE detention centers for more than 20 days must be released by July 17. This story from NPR quotes U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee of California’s “scathing order,” in which she describes the ICE-operated facilities as being “on fire.” But we can Read more …
June 30, 2020 PREVENT ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE It has been estimated that there are 48 million images of child sexual abuse on the internet; it is a multi-million-dollar business for sex predators who not only view such images but film the abuse and post online for paid subscribers. Both The Washington Post and The New York Times published extensive Read more …
Mitch McConnell wants us to believe that the Coronavirus pandemic is over so that the federal government can avoid providing any more relief to the millions of Americans struggling to stay financially afloat. However, in states like Texas and Florida, which began reopening sooner than recommended, we are now seeing enormous spikes in COVID-19 cases. These Read more …
We’re seeing in achingly vivid detail the consequences of relaxing social distancing, stopping the use of masks and opening up the economy too soon. This report from NBC News explains how the spike in coronavirus cases in states in the South and West can be traced to Memorial Day loosening of lockdowns. What’s more, the uptick in cases could Read more …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks the 48th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation that set out to ensure equal educational opportunities regardless of gender. This civil rights law has opened up doors that had long been closed to women and girls, allowing more to participate in athletics programs, earn scholarships, attend college, study in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) and pursue advanced degrees. Title IX also assures equality Read more …
Our attention has been on more than the pandemic these past few weeks, as the nationwide protests following the murder-by-police of George Floyd continue to grow and more murders occur or are being revealed. The work needed to eradicate systemic racism is at the forefront of our minds. This week’s New Yorker cover is an interactive response to the Black Lives Matter Read more …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, the four-year anniversary of the 2016 PULSE nightclub shooting and during Pride month, the Trump administration announced its final rule – a slap in the face erasing health care protections for transgender Americans. During a global pandemic when health disparities are revealing deep inequities in our system, this rule perpetuates continued discrimination, structural racism, transphobia, and homophobia. This action makes it easier for doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies to deny Read more …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court took a stand for freedom, justice, and equality today when it ruled that federal anti-discrimination laws protect gay and transgender employees. NOW Foundation was an amici in this case, which defended the rights of two employees who were fired for being gay, and another who came out as transgender. Read more …
We’re reminded this week how important it is to maintain our sense of community, our commitment to social justice and our determination to advance our shared, intersectional feminist agenda, especially as we struggle through this coronavirus pandemic. As we well know the coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionately deadly impact on the Black community, especially Read more …
It was a January day in 2017. The day after I found out that I was pregnant with my second child. My second daughter. My Bailey. I woke up early, packed snacks, dressed in layers, charged my cell phone and headed into DC, joining hundreds of thousands of women, men, and children to attend the Read more …