When My Representative Votes Tomorrow, He’ll be Representing Me. But Who Is Representing Washington, D.C.?
Last Thursday, a full busload of New York Civil Liberties Union staff and card-carrying members made our way to the Stand Up for Women's Health Rally and Lobby Day in D.C. We went to speak out against policies that would allow the government to inte...
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Reproductive Health: Not Just a Women’s Issue
In a sea of Planned-Parenthood-pink during a visit with Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow during the Stand Up for Women’s Health Lobby Day, a young man raised his hand and asked the million dollar question – why should men be involved in the...
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Reproductive Health: Not Just a Women’s Issue
In a sea of Planned-Parenthood-pink during a visit with Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow during the Stand Up for Women’s Health Lobby Day, a young man raised his hand and asked the million dollar question – why should men be involved in the...
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Why We Did It.
Phew! Yesterday we not only stood up for women's health but we rode buses for health, we lobbied for health, we rallied for health, and we walked... A LOT! We did it to make sure our elected officials know we will do anything but remain silent in the...
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Mainers Go to Washington; Reps. Pingree and Michaud Listen
The cherry blossoms and dogwood are blooming in Washington, D.C., so it was not hard to feel happy, especially as I stood with Maine Civil Liberties Union board Vice President Susan Peck and our partners at Planned Parenthood, Meghan Hannan and Tann...
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Standing Up and Pushing Back Against Extreme Anti-Choice Laws
After a long, but inspiring day in Washington D.C., our weary contingent slowly made its way back to our bus. While we waited for the stragglers, we traded stories. One of my fellow activists told us how her mom had her at the age of 17. Although h...
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Standing Up and Pushing Back Against Extreme Anti-Choice Laws
After a long, but inspiring day in Washington D.C., our weary contingent slowly made its way back to our bus. While we waited for the stragglers, we traded stories. One of my fellow activists told us how her mom had her at the age of 17. Although h...
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Standing Up for Women’s Health in Montana
Across the country, politicians are attacking women’s health and reproductive freedom. But there are also many of us saying, “Enough is enough.” And we are getting louder. Today thousands are gathering in Washington, D.C., to stand...
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