Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 Greetings All- We hope this message finds you well. Please find some updates below. We wish you and yours a happy holiday weekend. President Obama Urges Congress to Act on Middle Class Tax Cuts In his weekly address to the nation on November 17th, President Obama again emphasized his top priority — … Continue reading »
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Women for Obama
Romney’s Debate Answer was Another Part of His Pattern of Failure on Women’s Issues; He’s Hiding His Extreme Positions Because He Can’t Sell Them
Romney’s binders blunder at the debate was just the latest in his pattern of failure on women’s issues. He refuses to stand up for equal pay for equal work and he believes politicians and women’s bosses should make women’s health decisions instead of women. · Mitt Romney’s binders blunder at the debate was just the … Continue reading »
Presidential Proclamation – Women’s Equality Day, 2012 | The White House
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 24, 2012 Presidential Proclamation – Women’s Equality Day, 2012 WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY, 2012 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On Women’s Equality Day, we mark the anniversary of our Constitution’s 19th … Continue reading »
Why we like Sandra Fluke – a letter on “legitimate rape”
In a recent statement that was both factually inaccurate and horribly offensive, Republican Missouri Senate candidate Rep. Todd Akin said that victims of “legitimate rape” don’t get pregnant because “the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan tried to distance themselves from the remark … Continue reading »
Tod Akin’s apology won’t change the Republican party’s extreme anti-choice stance on abortion.
Tod Akin may apologize for his ridiculous comments about rape – however his party is drafting a platform calling for a “human life” amendment to the Constitution and other anti-choice stances with no exceptions. Great job Tod Akin for bringing much needed national attention to the right wing stance on abortion! read more at … Continue reading »
92 years ago today, women gained the right to vote.
Make sure you’re registered and ready to use it: http://ofa.bo/w7s8aj Continue reading »
Weekly Women’s Update: A New Day for Women!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Weekly Women’s Update: A New Day for Women! Greetings All – We hope this message finds you well. There’s a lot going on in the world of Council of Women and Girls this week, but first we wanted to make sure you had a chance to see the President’s statement on … Continue reading »
Please Join First Lady Michelle Obama and James Taylor in Pittsfield on August 3
Barack Obama | Please Join First Lady Michelle Obama and James Taylor in Pittsfield. What: Obama Victory Fund 2012 – Reception First Lady Michelle Obama and Musical Performance by James Taylor Where: Colonial Theatre Pittsfield, MA When: Friday, August 3, 2012 Doors Open – 2:45 PM RSVP HERE Continue reading »
Happy 40th Anniversary Title IX!
Friday, June 22, 2012 Happy 40th Anniversary Title IX! Greetings All – June 23rd marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation that changed the playing field for girls across the nation. With its 37 simple words, Title IX opened up a world of new opportunities ranging from athletic participation to access to education in … Continue reading »
President Obama in Boston is Sold Out – thank you!!
Thank you to all who are attending and who helped make the Boston event such a success – The Symphony Hall event is SOLD OUT – your donations are still very much needed! Donate | You Power This Movement Continue reading »
Happy National Women’s Health Week from the Whitehouse Council on Women and Girls
Weekly Women’s Update: Happy National Women’s Health Week! Greetings All – This week is National Women’s Health Week, an opportunity for all women to prioritize their health well-being by scheduling annual screening and exams. Due to the Affordable Care Act, more than 20.4 million women with private health insurance have received preventive health services at no additional cost. … Continue reading »
NEWFC’s Statement on RNC Chair Reince Priebus Dismissing Uproar Over Republican Attacks on Women As Fictional As A “War on Caterpillars”
New England Women for Change released the following statement in response to RNC Chair Reince Priebus dismissing the uproar over Republican efforts to roll back women’s health care as fictional as a “war on caterpillars:” “If women needed any more proof that the Republican Party has little regard for the issues that are important to … Continue reading »
Save the Date: 18th Annual National Women’s Issues Conference, Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th in Washington, DC
Join MA Women for Obama in DC for the 18th annual National Women’s Issues Conference DC on April 27 & 28 with special guest President Obama. IN 2010 almost 50 women from the Boston area went to DC to spend 2 days learning and listening to and discussing issues of importance to women; this … Continue reading »
Women’s Week of Action – get involved
Join Michelle: https://my.barackobama.com/FLOTUSwomensweekvid We’re celebrating the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act with a women’s week of action. Join First Lady Michelle Obama and women across the country. Get involved now: https://my.barackobama.com/FLOTUSwomensweekvid Continue reading »
WOMEN FOR OBAMA NATIONAL CONFERENCE CALL
Please join us for a conference call on Thursday, March 22nd at 5:00 PM Eastern. We will be joined by Kate Chapek OFA National Women’s Vote Director and Simone Ward, DNC Director of Women’s Outreach. Kate and Simone will give everyone an update on the important work they are doing on the ground and let you know about … Continue reading »
