Sarah David Heydemann · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Tell Your Rep: Protect Pregnant Workers

NWLC No one should have to choose between a healthy pregnancy and a paycheck.   Dear John, Women from across the country united in Washington, D.C., last week to urge Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Since then, six new sponsors have endorsed the bill. Now we need to…

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  Ma’ayan · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 7:06 PM

FW: Tell the Trump administration to stop its attacks on students

NWLC Submit a comment before the deadline!   Dear John, Betsy DeVos and the Trump Administration are making schools more dangerous for students by trying to make it easier for schools to claim a religious right to discriminate. We only have a few days left before comments close and we…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 4:19 PM

So. Many. Acronyms.

NWLC O.M.G.A.T.A     Hi John, Sometimes I think working in D.C. and in politics is just learning a whole bunch of acronyms. I don’t want to subject you to that, John, but I do want to tell you about one I really think you should know: HUD AFFH. O.M.G.A.T.A., …

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  Erin Longbottom · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Abortion actually is...

NWLC Love.   Dear John, Warm fuzzies are in the air — and not just because it’s almost Valentine’s Day! This week we’re celebrating all the good feelings that abortion access brings us by answering the question: What is Abortion Actually? To us, abortion actu…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 5:37 PM

FWD: The First-Ever Popularly Elected Black Senator

NWLC Every comment counts. Hi John, I’ll keep this short. Can you spare a second to submit a comment against the Trump administration’s latest attack on fair housing? This proposed rule would let communities receive our tax dollars while perpetuating housing discrimination against wo…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 3:37 PM

The First-Ever Popularly Elected Black Senator

NWLC His name was Edward Brooke.   Tell the Trump Administration: Housing Is a Racial and Gender Justice Issue Submit a comment to the Trump-led Department of Housing and Urban Development against its attempt to roll back the Affirmatively Further…

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  Ma’ayan · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Tell the Trump administration to stop its attacks on students

NWLC Protect Title IX.   Dear John, A couple of weeks ago, the Trump administration published a slew of dangerous proposed rules that would make it easier for institutions that get federal funding to discriminate against students based on sex. The Department …

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 6:16 PM

It’s time for a new era

NWLC The ERA! Get it?!   Hi John, Here at the National Women’s Law Center, we’re celebrating a few things: It’s Friday (obvi). We made it through January (almost). Oh, and we got a HUGE win in our birth control case against the University of Notre Dame and t…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Listen to Black Women

NWLC Racial justice is survivor justice.   Content warning: Sexual assault Dear John, I just returned from Sundance where I had the chance to view the film On the Record, a film that features several women who have come forward to share their stories about ho…

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  Mara Gandal-Powers · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 10:41 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Birth control access is at stake.

NWLC We will never stop fighting.   Dear John, Let me be clear: they’re coming for our birth control. But we’re not going to let them win. Today, the Supreme Court announced it will hear a case that could threaten birth control coverage. The Trump-Pence admin…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 4:01 PM

About Meghan Markle and her husband

NWLC 👑🏰   Hi John, New year, new….sletter! Rolls right off the tongue, right John?! As we settle into the new year, a lot of people take the time to reflect and make resolutions for the year ahead. Some people want to read more, others want to use their phone…

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  Mary-Frances Wain · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 8:05 PM

Which side of history will you be on?

NWLC Hours left: show your support for women and girls when it matters most.   Dear John, As my last note to you in 2019, I have a personal plea: please don’t miss this special triple match opportunity. This will be your LAST CHANCE this year to make three …

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Last chance to TRIPLE your impact for women and girls

NWLC The stakes are high and the clock is ticking — donate now.       Your Supporter Status Report Name: John xxxxxx Email: [email protected] 2019 December Campaign Contribution: PENDING Suggested donation: $25 All gifts triple-mat…

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  Debra Katz  · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 9:30 PM

Surviving Survivor

NWLC No one should have to face sexual harassment.    Dear John, “You were right.” That sentence isn’t what corporations typically say to my clients. But recently, one of them got to hear it on national television. I’ve spent my life’s work protecting the righ…

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  Jodi Michael · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 3:49 PM

John Contribution Status:

NWLC Match offer unclaimed — expires 12/31!   Dear John, I’m spending the last days before 2020 crunching numbers, and unfortunately I don’t see your name on my list just yet: The last few days of the year are a critical budgeting time for us. Soon, we’ll kno…

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  Sharyn Tejani, · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Why I fight (and why I need you fighting, too)

NWLC Double your impact in the fight for gender justice — show up now.   Dear John, It is gut-wrenching to hear a fast food worker earning an unlivable wage talk about unwanted touching, taunting, and so much worse — and how they feel no one is there to suppor…

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  Jane Sherburne · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 4:19 PM

Who actually matches donations?

NWLC Spoiler: I do.   Dear John, I’m sure you’ve been getting emails recently promising that a group of donors will be matching any gift made before the end of the year. If you have ever wondered who those donors are, well, I’m one of them. As the board chair …

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  Michelle Banker, Senior Counsel, NWLC · [email protected]

December 21, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Stepping into the courtroom

NWLC Get in the fight with us — and double your impact — right now.    Dear John, I can tell you exactly what it’s like to step into a courtroom and fight on behalf of millions of women and girls. It’s nerve-wracking... daunting, if I’m honest. But also? Impor…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 5:31 PM

This is a dog email. 🐕🐶

NWLC Justice fur her. Justice fur all.   John, Fighting for gender justice can be ruff, so as we approach the tail end of the year, we figured: why not just send an email about dogs? Sure, we’ll talk about the pawtriarchy some, but we’ll really be spending mo…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 2:01 AM

On Impeachment

NWLC The rule of law matters   Dear John, Normally our emails are filled with pithy updates, feminist must-dos, action alerts for your members of Congress and the like. But tonight I’m writing not for those reasons, but to share our thoughts about the impeachm…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 3:31 PM

It’s time to change the narrative.

NWLC Double your impact in the fight for gender justice.   Dear John, This year has been full of headlines like these. Since Day 1, President Trump and his anti-women allies in Congress have made it their mission to go after our rights, wherever and however t…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 9:46 PM

This is why we fight (victories inside!)

NWLC Here’s some good news we all need ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿   Dear John, This year has been a whirlwind. We have faced attacks on our reproductive freedom, attempts to undermine Title IX, assaults on low-income families, and an unassailable wage gap. Often, it feels li…

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  Uma Mehta Iyer · [email protected]

December 12, 2019 at 4:07 PM

DEADLINE: Order your patriarchy smashing tote by midnight

NWLC These totes are totes disappearing - don’t miss out on your chance to snag one!   Dear John, Your chance to be the proud owner — or gifter! — of this trail-blazing tote is about to slip away. Get your order in fast. We have a limited supply — and if you …

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 9:38 PM

When the Trump administration says it’s putting on a “working families” summit 🤔

NWLC Yikes.   John, When we heard the White House was putting on a summit on paid leave and child care affordability later this week, we probably had the same thought you’re having right now, John: uh-oh. Because given this administration’s track record on wo…

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  Uma Mehta Iyer · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 4:35 PM

‘Tis the season to smash the patriarchy (tote inside!)

NWLC Help fuel the fight for gender justice and get your tote today!   GET YOURS → Dear John, We have a limited number of these awesome, one-of-a-kind totes and I wanted to make sure you got a chance to snag one before they disappear! Ma…

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  Mahzarine Chinoy, VP for Finance · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 10:09 PM

A few hours left to unlock $40,000

NWLC We need you and 329 others to unlock a critical $40,000 match…     CAMPAIGN UPDATE: 329 more supporters needed to unlock $40,000 in critical matching funds to continue to fight on the frontlines for the rights of women and girls across the country >> …

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 6:10 PM

I’m still with Anita Hill

NWLC This time of year is critical, and your gift could help us unlock $40,000 right now. Dear John, Did you see Anita Hill’s message? She’s been an incredible champion for the National Women’s Law Center for years, as a board member and an advocate for gender justice, and her email r…

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  Anita Hill for National · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 1:11 PM

What Giving Tuesday means to me

NWLC Today’s the day: Help unlock $40,000 needed to protect women’s rights.   Dear John, This Giving Tuesday comes at an urgent moment. The Trump-Pence administration is systematically attacking the reproductive rights and health care needs of women, communit…

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  Anna Chu · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 9:47 PM

Tell Your Senators: Stop Pitlyk

NWLC The American Bar Association gave Sarah Pitlyk a ‘Not Qualified’ rating.   Dear John, We’re running out of time to keep an unqualified, unfit extremist off our federal courts. The Trump administration and its Republican allies are trying to radicalize our co…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 5:04 PM

Not ever, ever, ever giving up on women

NWLC You are the key to unlocking the match 🔑 John — We just opened the Giving Tuesday Challenge and already 50 individuals have answered the call. It’s a great start, but to unlock that $40,000 match we need to get to 500 — which means Every. Single. Donor. Counts. Your gift can unlo…

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  Mary-Frances Wain · [email protected]

December 1, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Help us unlock $40,000 in critical matching funds to fight for women and girls TODAY

NWLC John, your gift can help unlock the funds we need to FIGHT.   BIG news, John. Our fight to stop the Trump administration’s mounting attacks on women and girls just got supercharged: A generous group of donors has offered to match up to $40,000 to the Nati…

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  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]

November 29, 2019 at 4:46 PM

No Black Friday sales pitch here

NWLC Millions of women don’t need great deals today. They need a better pay every day. Dear John, Your inbox is, no doubt, stuffed with offers for things to buy today. This email is not one of them. No, this email is for all the cashiers, folks stocking and restocking shelves, restaur…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

November 20, 2019 at 6:32 PM

Pay me what you owe me.

NWLC Paguenme lo que me deben.   Hi John, Don’t act like you forgot, John: it’s Latina Equal Pay Day! Today we recognize that Latinas nationally are paid just 54 cents for every dollar paid to white men 🤔. That means Latina women have to work nearly 23 months…

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  Mary-Frances Wain · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 6:17 PM

Justice for Her. Justice for All.

NWLC Inspired   Dear John, Earlier this week, supporters across the National Women’s Law Center community came together in D.C. for our annual gala. Each year, this celebration gives us the chance to reflect on the past year and recharge for the fights to com…

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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]

November 13, 2019 at 5:46 PM

Tell Congress: Tax. The. Patriarchy.

NWLC Tax justice is gender justice is racial justice.   Dear John, Until 1995, there wasn’t a single woman on the Senate committee that’s responsible for writing our tax code. That means that until 1995, our tax code was written predominantly by men — mostly …

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  Leila Abolfazli · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 4:55 PM

Tell Congress to Support the Put Patients First Act

NWLC Our care should always come before a provider’s personal beliefs.   Dear John, Last week, we shared some amazing news with you. We sued the Trump administration over its discriminatory rule that would have let personal beliefs dictate patient care, a…

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  Maya Raghu · [email protected]

November 11, 2019 at 7:36 PM

Demand Pay Data Collection Before It’s Too Late!

NWLC Equal pay can’t wait. Dear John, We have less than 24 hours to demand that the Trump administration continue collecting pay data from employers. Without it, it’ll be even harder to uncover pay discrimination and close the gender wage gap! That’s why we need you to submit a co…

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  Gretchen Borchelt  · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 10:01 PM

BREAKING VICTORY: We STOPPED the Trump-Pence rule allowing personal beliefs to dictate patient care!

NWLC We went to court and demanded that the administration put patients first. We won.   Dear John, Time and again, it’s been Trump-Pence vs. Patients. But today, we won! When the Trump-Pence administration finalized its discriminatory rule that would have le…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

October 31, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Ghosts, Goblins, and Gender Justice

NWLC Boo! 🎃👻   Hi John, There are a lot of spooky things about Halloween: ghosts, goblins, the sheer amount of cultural appropriation squeezed into just one night. You want to know what’s scariest of all this Halloween, John? An inundation of Trump-appointed …

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  Sarah David Heydemann · [email protected]

October 22, 2019 at 9:01 PM

Tell Congress to Support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act NOW!

NWLC Demand stronger protections against pregnancy discrimination!   Dear John, Congress passed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act more than 40 years ago, yet for far too many people, being pregnant at work still leads to being fired, pushed on to unpaid leave …

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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]

October 18, 2019 at 2:31 PM

Time’s Running Out to Stop Trump’s Attack on Housing.

NWLC One. More. Day.   Hi John, Today is the LAST day to do everything we can to stop the Trump administration’s latest attempt to roll back our civil rights — this time on a key tool for fighting housing discrimination called disparate impact theory. …

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  Maya Raghu · [email protected]

October 15, 2019 at 8:36 PM

Tell Congress to Pass the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act!

NWLC On this #MeToo Anniversary, demand stronger protections against workplace harassment and discrimination! Dear John, Today marks two years since #MeToo went viral, when survivors all over the country put a spotlight on the prevalent and insidious nature of sexual violence and hara…

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  Hannah Finnie · [email protected]

October 7, 2019 at 3:31 PM

On the Basis of Sex

NWLC Yup, still a thing.   Hi John, Sabrina here — wait no, that’s not right. I guess I’ve gotten just as used to hearing from Sabrina and relying on her #hottakes on all things gender justice as you have, John! Well, the bad news is I’m not Sabrina. The good…

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  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]

October 4, 2019 at 5:01 PM

BREAKING: Supreme Court Takes Up Abortion Case

NWLC Precedent is on our side — but we must be vigilant.   Dear John, Today, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to review an erroneous lower court decision on abortion. In the case — called June Medical Services v. Gee — Louisiana is defending an anti-abortion la…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

September 30, 2019 at 2:31 PM

Tell the EEOC: Don’t Hide the Wage Gap

NWLC It has been a RIDE.   Dear John, Despite Ivanka Trump’s claims to the contrary, the Trump administration must REALLY hate equal pay. Back in 2017, the administration violated the law by abruptly abandoning the EEO-1 pay data collection initiative begun u…

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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM

Help Stop Covert Discrimination In Housing.

NWLC Who you are shouldn’t determine where you can live.   Hi John, Here are the numbers on “disparate impact theory” — a key civil rights protection safeguarding people from discrimination in housing: 45: How many years disparate impact theory has been a cr…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

September 16, 2019 at 2:16 PM

DEADLINE: Comments Due to the DOL TODAY!

NWLC Fight back against discrimination. Dear John, Today is the deadline to submit a comment to the Trump administration about its outrageous and harmful proposed rule that would allow employers who are federal contractors to discriminate against their employees under the guise of “re…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 2:16 PM

Tell Congress to Pass the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act NOW!!

NWLC Demand strengthened protections against workplace harassment and discrimination!   Dear John, How do we actually put a stop to workplace harassment once and for all? We have to fundamentally change the systems and laws that so often work against those wh…

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  Emily Martin · [email protected]

September 9, 2019 at 6:32 PM

Tell the DOL: Don’t Use Religion to Discriminate Against Working People

NWLC Go on the record opposing the Trump administration’s blatant attempts to discriminate.   Dear John, Since President Trump took office, his administration has proposed numerous regulations that would allow employers and businesses to use their personal be…

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  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]

August 28, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Take Action: Save SNAP from Trump!

NWLC Tell the USDA that the proposed rule to restrict eligibility for SNAP is a harmful attack against women, children, and families.   Dear John, Last month, the Trump administration published a new proposed rule targeting women, girls, and working families …

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