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Judy Waxman, National Women’s Law Center

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National Women's Law Center
 
 
     
  Our Military Women Deserve Better  
     
   
     
  Tell Congress to end the outrageous abortion coverage ban for servicewomen and military dependents who have been raped or endured incest.  
     
     
     

Unconscionable — that’s the only way to describe an extreme policy that denies servicewomen and military dependents coverage for abortion services if they become pregnant as the result of rape. To add insult to injury, their civilian counterparts who also get their health insurance through the federal government do not face the same cruel policy.

Do your duty: tell your Members of Congress to end the outrageous abortion coverage ban for servicewomen and military dependents who have been raped or endured incest.

Congress will soon finalize the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Thanks to Senator Shaheen, they’ll have the opportunity to pass a version of the bill which removes this abhorrent ban, but some anti-choice Members of Congress who are willing to play politics with the women that serve this nation are standing in the way of ending this unjust ban.

This policy is simply wrong. We need your voice to end it today: tell Congress to end the abortion coverage ban for servicewomen and military dependents who become pregnant due to rape or incest.

Thank you for continuing to protect women’s reproductive health.

Sincerely,
 
Judy Waxman   Judy Waxman
Vice President for Health and Reproductive Rights
National Women’s Law Center 		 

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Time to Contribute $$ Democratic Party : Future and next Generation


I am writing to you not knowing what side of the political table you sit at hoping some of you will be voting for Barack Obama for a 2nd term. If not, so be it. I want you to know that I am asking you to Contribute $$ to the Democratic Party if you have not already and consider what our democracy will be move toward with a Romney/Ryan ticket. We have 28days before Nov.6, some of our fellow Americans participating in early voting as we speak. In some parts of the Country, Voter Suppression is rearing its ugly head and is beyond disheartening because voting is the voice of “we the people” is being stomped on by voter intimiation . I do not usually ask for money but given what Mr. Romney and Paul Ryan are offering equality in all its forms is at risk.   So, I am formally asking for a Contribution to help the Democratic Party continue what we aspired and started in 2008 and was ignored by the Republican party who met the same night Barack was sworn in. Some in the Republican Party stated compromise was a dirty word while others turned toward race and fear in 2010; it was the turning point. The extreme right gained control and exacted out record numbers of filibustering as well as obstructing major legislation that would have shortened our recession.

If, you are so inclined to donate and vote for Barack Obama to fight against the unlimited money taking over politics at http://Barackobama.com

I support Obama because he represents the bold and drastic changes we need NOW action not the lip service we received from the last administration. The President of the United States knows and understands we need to pay attention to our debt deficit, our environment, that we need to narrow the gap between the haves and have none and we all know we need better health-care.

Last, our future is our children and that means better educational opportunities… but that is at risk with the Romney and Ryan plan or road to posterity

Thank you for your time

Carmen

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We must protect & fight for Equlity : November 6


American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Join us to fight for equity for women and girls.
Join AAUW Now!

As you know, the stakes for women in this election are very high.

So I wanted to thank you for asking your friends and family to get out and vote. The more women who cast votes, the better representation we will have.

But there’s more that you can do to make a difference in November. Are you willing to take the next step to make sure women’s voices are front and center in this election by joining AAUW today?

Getting everyone out to the polls is more important than ever, yet in the last few months, we have witnessed extremely aggressive and escalating voter suppression campaigns. Many states have already passed laws that will deter certain groups — especially young people, minorities, and older women — from casting their ballots.

By joining AAUW, you can help support our voter education and turnout efforts and make sure we get even more people out to the polls on Election Day.

With the election coming up, we’re fighting harder than ever for women and girls — and we need your support to make sure we can keep it up. Won’t you stand with us and become a member of AAUW today for the $21 introductory rate? Your membership dues are tax deductible.*

Time is of the essence here. We have very little time before November 6 to educate people, protect them against voter suppression tactics, and turn out a massive vote for the issues that affect us all.

So I hope I can count on your support today.

For women and girls,

Linda D. Hallman, CAE
 AAUW Executive Director
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The Road Travelled …


I am writing to you not knowing what side of the political table you sit at hoping some of you will be voting for Barack Obama for a 2nd term. If not, so be it. I want you to know that I am fundraising for the Democratic Party . We have at least six weeks to go before Nov.6 there are fellow Americans participating in early voting as we speak. In some parts of the Country, Voter Suppression is rearing its ugly head. As a woman, mom, business owner and person of colour, I am beyond disheartened at what has transpired. I do not usually ask for money but given what Mr. Romney and Paul Ryan are offering. I have to step up and at least try to find people to stand up speak out and give Barack Obama a second term. I hope some of you feel this way as well.  So, I am formally asking for a Contribution to help the Democratic Party continue what we aspired and started in 2008 and was ignored by the Republican party who met the same night Barack was sworn in. Some in the Republican Party stated compromise was a dirty word while others turned toward race and fear in 2010; it was the turning point. The extreme right gained control and exacted out record numbers of filibustering as well as obstructing major legislation that would have shortened our recession.

If, you are so inclined to donate and vote for Barack Obama to fight against the unlimited money taking over politics today click on the link below:

http://Barackobama.com

I support Obama because he represents the bold and drastic changes we need NOW action not the lip service we received from the last administration. The President of the United States knows and understands we need to pay attention to our debt deficit, our environment, that we need to narrow the gap between the haves and have none and we all know we need better health-care.

Last, our future is our children and that means better educational opportunities…

Thank you for your time

Carmen

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VIDEO: How to Fight Voter Suppressio​n!

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