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  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 2:11 PM

A Budget With No Abortion Restrictions

NWLC We expect a budget without the Hyde or Weldon Amendments.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, Any day now we are expecting the Biden-Harris administration to su…
  Awo Eni · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 7:32 PM

We can do it, Joe: Say Abortion!

NWLC Say it. Support it.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, You can’t fight to protect abortion access if you won’t even talk about it. So far, more than four months…
  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 7:27 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS to hear Roe challenge

NWLC Roe v. Wade is under direct threat. Your support is urgently needed.   BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court will hear Mississippi abortion case that poses a direct threat to Roe v. Wade. Help fight back >>>   DONATE NOW   Fighting for gender justice in the cou…
  Gretchen Borchelt · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 7:27 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS to hear Roe challenge

NWLC Roe v. Wade is under direct threat. Your support is urgently needed.   BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court will hear Mississippi abortion case that poses a direct threat to Roe v. Wade. Help fight back >>>   DONATE NOW   Fighting for gender justice in the cou…
  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Tell Congress: Go Big on Child Care

NWLC Child care workers are the backbone of our economy.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, As the country slowly reopens, we cannot forget the child care workers …
  Melissa Boteach · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Tell Congress: Go Big on Child Care

NWLC Child care workers are the backbone of our economy.   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, As the country slowly reopens, we cannot forget the child care workers …
  Sarah David Heydemann · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Urge Congress to protect pregnant workers now

NWLC Let’s make sure no pregnant worker has to choose between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy.     Dear John, Exciting news! This week, the House of Representatives will vote on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), critical legislation to help pregnan…
  Sarah David Heydemann · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Take Action: Tell Congress to Pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

NWLC Let’s make sure no pregnant worker has to choose between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy.     Dear John, Exciting news! This week, the House of Representatives will vote on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), critical legislation to help pregnan…
  Giselle Pole · [email protected]
May 8, 2021 at 12:23 PM

Tomorrow

NWLC A Mother’s Day gift that makes a difference.     To single moms, immigrant moms, incarcerated moms, disabled moms, moms who have lost a child, moms who lost a parent this year, To trans moms, to nonbinary, genderqueer, and two-spirit parents, to dads wit…
  May Amoyaw · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 4:17 PM

We Are the Backbone: Faces of a Child Care Nation

NWLC Today is National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day!   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, Child care workers have always been essential to our everyday liv…
  May Amoyaw · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 4:17 PM

We Are the Backbone: Faces of a Child Care Nation

NWLC Today is National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day!   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Dear John, Child care workers have always been essential to our everyday live…
  Emily Martin · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 2:27 PM

The pandemic created a perfect storm for moms.

NWLC For millions of parents, the pandemic has created a true emergency   Hey, How did you celebrate Moms’ Equal Pay Day? There’s still time to join us with a donation to the National Women’s Law Center by Mother’s Day to help change the status quo for moms. Yesterday marked how far i…
  Emily Martin · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 2:27 PM

The pandemic created a perfect storm for moms.

NWLC For millions of parents, the pandemic has created a true emergency   Hey, How did you celebrate Moms’ Equal Pay Day? There’s still time to join us with a donation to the National Women’s Law Center by Mother’s Day to help change the status quo for moms. Yesterday marked how far i…
  Emily Martin · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 6:37 PM

Guess what today is

NWLC Show up for moms and parents of all genders this Moms’ Equal Pay Day.     Dear John, Are you a mom? If so, Happy Moms’ Equal Pay Day—that’s right, May 5 is how far into the year mothers must work to catch up to what fathers made last year alone. (Obvious…
  Uma Iyer · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 4:06 PM

What do *you* think, John?

NWLC Take our quick survey to tell us what matters to you.     Dear John, First of all, thank you. Thank you for being a supporter of the National Women’s Law Center—for your voice and your commitment to building a future where gender justice is a reality in o…
  Uma Iyer · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 4:06 PM

We want to hear from you!

NWLC Take our quick survey to tell us what matters to you.     Dear John, First of all, thank you. Thank you for being a supporter of the National Women’s Law Center—for your voice and your commitment to building a future where gender justice is a reality in o…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Trans youth need our support NOW

NWLC We will fight back when transphobic politicians attack trans youth.   John, Help protect transgender kids from discrimination. The Law Center is working in the courts to support trans youth, and in the halls of Congress to get a federal Equality Act passed. We need you with us. …
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Trans youth need our support NOW

NWLC We will fight back when transphobic politicians attack trans youth.   John, Help protect transgender kids from discrimination. The Law Center is working in the courts to support trans youth, and in the halls of Congress to get a federal Equality Act passed. We need you with us. …
  Fatima Goss · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 6:01 PM

When trans rights are under attack

NWLC We will fight back when transphobic politicians attack trans youth.     Dear John, For years, those in power around the country have tried to attack the rights of transgender people, often under the guise of "protecting women." But of course, trans wome…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 6:01 PM

When trans rights are under attack

NWLC We will fight back when transphobic politicians attack trans youth.     Dear John, For years, those in power around the country have tried to attack the rights of transgender people, often under the guise of "protecting women." But of course, trans wome…
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 6:27 PM

Can April make it rain down gender justice?

NWLC SAAM, Dionne Warwick, and propagating plants   Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society. Justice for her. Justice for all.   Hi John, Can you believe it? We are near the end of our 100 Wins, 100 Days campaign. These …
  Maya =?iso-8859-1?q?Raghu=A0?= · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 2:59 PM

Take Action: Congress Is About to Vote on Equal Pay!

NWLC The Paycheck Fairness Act would strengthen protections for workers experiencing wage gaps due to sex-based pay discrimination.     Dear John, We have a chance to make history. Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act—…
  Maya =?iso-8859-1?q?Raghu=A0?= · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 2:58 PM

Tell Congress to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act Now!

NWLC The Paycheck Fairness Act would strengthen protections for workers experiencing wage gaps due to sex-based pay discrimination.     Dear John, We have a chance to make history. Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act—…
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 6:52 PM

Fighting for Justice

NWLC Wherever the Money Resides     Hi John, It has been a hectic past year, a hectic 2021, and a hectic March—it was actually difficult for me to write a newsletter about joy. I’m angry and grieving the murders of workers in Atlanta, including six AAPI women,…
  Maya =?iso-8859-1?q?Raghu=A0?= · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Tell Congress: It’s (Past) Time for Equal Pay!

NWLC It’s Equal Pay Day 2021.     Hi John, Today is Equal Pay Day—the day when women’s pay catches up to what men made last year alone. The racist, sexist wage gap robs women of tens of thousands of dollars every year and hundreds of thousands of dollars over …
  Maya =?iso-8859-1?q?Raghu=A0?= · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Tell Congress: It’s (Past) Time for Equal Pay!

NWLC It’s Equal Pay Day 2021.     Hi John, Today is Equal Pay Day—the day when women’s pay catches up to what men made last year alone. The racist, sexist wage gap robs women of tens of thousands of dollars every year and hundreds of thousands of dollars over …
  Maya =?iso-8859-1?q?Raghu=A0?= · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

NWLC Women across the country deserve equal pay and workplace pregnancy protections!     Dear John, Today, NWLC President & CEO Fatima Goss Graves is testifying in front of Congress during a hearing on two crucial bills that could change the lives of wome…
  Giselle Pole · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 3:34 PM

Wanted to make sure you saw this Women’s History Month special offer

NWLC Claim your special mug!   Hi there, I wanted to make sure you saw this note with our special Women’s History Month offer. If you donate $50 or more before the end of this week, we’ll send you a mug with a quote from Vice President Kamala Harris as a thank-you. These mugs are limit…
  Giselle Pole · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 3:34 PM

Wanted to make sure you saw this Women’s History Month special offer

NWLC Claim your special mug!   Hi there, I wanted to make sure you saw this note with our special Women’s History Month offer. If you donate $50 or more before the end of this week, we’ll send you a mug with a quote from Vice President Kamala Harris as a thank-you. These mugs are limit…
  National · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Your Women’s History Month Gift

NWLC Claim your special mug!     Dear John, Our records show that you haven’t made a Women’s History Month gift to claim your limited edition Law Center mug, and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this offer! Donate $50 or more this week to claim your mug.…
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 8:40 PM

Buy yourself some flowers

NWLC Let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made (so far)     Hi John, We are still going strong and pressing forward with 100 Days, 100 Wins. Many actions are still in progress and others have yet to be addressed, but we will stop and smell the flowers as we cont…
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 8:40 PM

Buy yourself some flowers

NWLC Let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made (so far)     Hi John, We are still going strong and pressing forward with 100 Days, 100 Wins. Many actions are still in progress and others have yet to be addressed, but we will stop and smell the flowers as we cont…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Join us in taking the pledge to support Black survivors

NWLC "Who are we when we are not someone’s mother, or daughter, or sister, or aunt, or church elder, or first black woman to be this or that?" – Paula Giddings     Dear John, I’m writing to you today from a place of love, and joy... and resolve. Today th…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Join us in taking the pledge to support Black survivors

NWLC "Who are we when we are not someone’s mother, or daughter, or sister, or aunt, or church elder, or first black woman to be this or that?" – Paula Giddings     Dear John, I’m writing to you today from a place of love, and joy... and resolve. Today th…
  Sunu Chandy · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 10:38 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Equality Act Now!

NWLC No matter who you are, or whom you love, you should be able to live your life free of harm and discrimination.     Dear John, No matter who you are or whom you love, you should be able to live your life free of harm and discrimination. But for too many o…
  Sunu Chandy · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 10:38 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Equality Act Now!

NWLC No matter who you are, or whom you love, you should be able to live your life free of harm and discrimination.     Dear John, No matter who you are or whom you love, you should be able to live your life free of harm and discrimination. But for too many o…
  LySaundra Campbell · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 4:53 PM

Wait. What just happened?

NWLC We’re gonna keep fighting like my Ficus.     Hi John— Happy New Year! We can still say that, right? It feels like the new year has only begun. In one month, our country has gone from insurrection to impeachment to inauguration—sometimes alliterations jus…
  Arvia Walker · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Take Action: 100 Wins, 100 Days

NWLC It’s time for bold, decisive action.     Dear John, It's time for change. It’s time for justice. It’s time for action. It’s time to win. As mother Audre Lorde said, “Revolution is not a one-time event.” That’s why we are calling on President Biden, Vice …
  Arvia Walker · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 5:56 PM

Take Action: 100 Wins, 100 Days

NWLC It’s time for bold, decisive action.     Dear John, It's time for change. It’s time for justice. It’s time for action. It’s time to win. As mother Audre Lorde said, “Revolution is not a one-time event.” That’s why we are calling on President Biden, Vice …
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 5:16 PM

A note before tomorrow.

NWLC Joy and anger. Fear and hope.     Dear John, Tomorrow, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn into office as our next president and vice president. I’m approaching the day with a huge mix of emotions. There is true joy in the history about to be made—w…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 5:16 PM

A note before tomorrow.

NWLC Joy and anger. Fear and hope.     Dear John, Tomorrow, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn into office as our next president and vice president. I’m approaching the day with a huge mix of emotions. There is true joy in the history about to be made—w…
  Uma Iyer · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 10:04 PM

Remove Trump NOW.

NWLC If this isn’t the line—then what is?     Dear John, Today, five days after President Trump’s supporters attempted a coup at the U.S. Capitol, the House of Representatives introduced an article of impeachment charging President Trump with “incitement of in…
  Uma Iyer · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 10:04 PM

Remove Trump NOW.

NWLC If this isn’t the line—then what is?     Dear John, Today, five days after President Trump’s supporters attempted a coup at the U.S. Capitol, the House of Representatives introduced an article of impeachment charging President Trump with “incitement of in…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Trump’s insurrection

NWLC We will not normalize what happened yesterday.     Dear John, It has been difficult to find the words that would adequately name both the joy and horror that we’ve felt over the last 36 hours. Armed white supremacists stormed the U.S. Capitol and, for ho…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
January 4, 2021 at 4:46 PM

Welcome to 2021.

NWLC This new year holds so much promise.     Dear John, 2021 is finally here—and I am so hopeful about what this new year will bring. So much of that is thanks to your commitment to driving forward gender justice as a member of this community in the year to…
  Fatima Goss Graves · [email protected]
January 4, 2021 at 4:46 PM

Welcome to 2021.

NWLC This new year holds so much promise.     Dear John, 2021 is finally here—and I am so hopeful about what this new year will bring. So much of that is thanks to your commitment to driving forward gender justice as a member of this community in the year to…
  Jodi · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Out with the old: triple what we can achieve for gender justice in 2021

NWLC Imagine what we can achieve in 2021. Now triple it.     Dear John, Just a few hours left until 2020 is over and we enter a new year. I’m excited to work with you and everyone in our community to advance gender justice in 2021: what happens now can help …
  Giselle · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 5:01 PM

3x the power for working women, parents, survivors, and students

NWLC Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2020!   Real quick: I just wanted to make sure you saw—today only, your impact can be TRIPLED up to $50,000 thanks to a generous last-minute match to help us hit our $150,000 goal! We’re so close to our $150,000 end of year fundraising goal. Your TRIPLED dona…
  Fatima Goss · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 5:01 AM

Today only: TRIPLE match for gender justice

NWLC Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2020!     John, Here it is: 2020 is finally coming to a close. I know a lot of us are glad to see it go, but I’m writing today to ask you to do one more thing before the clock strikes midnight: Invest in gender justice for 2021 …
  Fatima Goss · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 5:01 AM

Today only: TRIPLE match for gender justice

NWLC Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2020!     John, Here it is: 2020 is finally coming to a close. I know a lot of us are glad to see it go, but I’m writing today to ask you to do one more thing before the clock strikes midnight: Invest in gender justice for 2021 …