Women's Issues
We agree with the Women's Equality Party's 10 Point Plan:
1. "Establish Pay Equity for Women
2. Stop Sexual Harassment in Every Workplace
3. Stop Businesses from Discriminating against Pregnant Women
4. Strengthen Human Trafficking Laws
5. End Hiring and Salary Discrimination Against Parents
6. Stop Landlord Discrimination Against Women Who Depend on Housing Assistance
7. Stop Housing Discrimination for Victims of Domestic Violence
8. Allow for the Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees in Employment and Credit and Lending Cases
9. Protect Victims of Domestic Violence by Strengthening Order-of-Protection Laws
10. Apply the full standards of Roe v. Wade in New York"
We agree with the 2016 Democratic Party Platform:
"We are committed to ensuring full equality for women. [We] will fight to end gender discrimination in the areas of education, employment, health care, or any other sphere. We will combat biases across economic, political, and social life that hold women back and limit their opportunities and also tackle specific challenges facing women of color. After 240 years, we will finally enshrine the rights of women in the Constitution by passing the Equal Rights Amendment. And we will urge U.S. ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women."
We agree with Our Revolution:
"We must ... establish equal pay for women. It’s unconscionable that women earn less than men for performing the same work."
"[Enact the] Paycheck Fairness Act into law. It is an outrage that women earn just 78 cents for every dollar a man earns."
"We must ... establish equal pay for women. It’s unconscionable that women earn less than men for performing the same work."
"[Enact the] Paycheck Fairness Act into law. It is an outrage that women earn just 78 cents for every dollar a man earns."
We agree with Brand New Congress:
"Women have been at the forefront of every movement for social change in this nation’s history, yet inequality persists to this day. We need to protect the rights of women and ensure that all Americans, regardless of gender, truly have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Protecting the rights of women has never been so urgent. Establishment politicians strive to police women’s bodies but refuse to pass legislation guaranteeing equality under the law. From reproductive freedom to Title IX protections to the gender pay gap to STEM opportunities in education, the problems facing American women are manifold, and even worse for women of color, queer and transgender women, disabled women, and other marginalized women. Women are just as much members of our society as men, and it’s time that Congress finally listens to them. "
ORGANIZATIONS:
National Organization for Women (NOW)
An organization of feminist activists in the United States working to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control, and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism, and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.
Feminist Majority
Works to promote women’s equality, reproductive health, and non-violence.
Equal Rights Advocates (ERA)
A national civil rights organization dedicated to protecting and expanding economic and educational access and opportunities for women and girls, specializing in advocating for the rights of women in minimum wage jobs, women of color, and immigrant women.
Legal Momentum
Advances the rights of women and girls by using the power of the law and creating innovative public policy. Formerly, the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund.
National Women’s Law Center (NWLC)
Works to get new laws on the books and enforced; litigates ground-breaking cases in state and federal courts; and educates the public about ways to make the law and public policies work for women and their families.
National Partnership for Women and Families
Promotes fairness in the workplace, quality health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family. Formerly, the Women’s Legal Defense Fund.
Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR)
A scientific research organization working to rectify the limited availability of policy relevant research on women’s lives and to inform and simulate debate on issues of critical importance for women.
MS. Foundation for Women
Supports the efforts of women and girls to govern their own lives and influence the world around them by providing leadership, expertise, and financial support.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Promotes education and equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.
National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education (NCWGE)
Network of more than 50 organizations dedicated to improving educational opportunities for girls and women.
Girls Inc.
Dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas.
Equality Now
Works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world through the mobilization of public pressure, particularly on issues of rape, domestic violence, reproductive rights, trafficking, female genital mutilation, political participation, and gender discrimination.
Futures Without Violence
Develops innovative strategies to prevent domestic, dating, and sexual violence, stalking, and child abuse.
An organization of feminist activists in the United States working to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control, and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism, and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.
Feminist Majority
Works to promote women’s equality, reproductive health, and non-violence.
Equal Rights Advocates (ERA)
A national civil rights organization dedicated to protecting and expanding economic and educational access and opportunities for women and girls, specializing in advocating for the rights of women in minimum wage jobs, women of color, and immigrant women.
Legal Momentum
Advances the rights of women and girls by using the power of the law and creating innovative public policy. Formerly, the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund.
National Women’s Law Center (NWLC)
Works to get new laws on the books and enforced; litigates ground-breaking cases in state and federal courts; and educates the public about ways to make the law and public policies work for women and their families.
National Partnership for Women and Families
Promotes fairness in the workplace, quality health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family. Formerly, the Women’s Legal Defense Fund.
Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR)
A scientific research organization working to rectify the limited availability of policy relevant research on women’s lives and to inform and simulate debate on issues of critical importance for women.
MS. Foundation for Women
Supports the efforts of women and girls to govern their own lives and influence the world around them by providing leadership, expertise, and financial support.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Promotes education and equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.
National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education (NCWGE)
Network of more than 50 organizations dedicated to improving educational opportunities for girls and women.
Girls Inc.
Dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas.
Equality Now
Works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world through the mobilization of public pressure, particularly on issues of rape, domestic violence, reproductive rights, trafficking, female genital mutilation, political participation, and gender discrimination.
Futures Without Violence
Develops innovative strategies to prevent domestic, dating, and sexual violence, stalking, and child abuse.
