Vice President Biden explained on July 21 what NCJW has been saying all along: that closing the gender pay gap is not only a women's issue, it's an issue of economic security for all.
Increasingly, women are serving as the primary wage-earner in their families. When they experience wage discrimination, children, families, and our nation as a whole suffers. And the consequences aren't just economic; one of the most common reasons given by women who stayed in abusive relationships is financial insecurity.
Take action now and urge your senators to support the Paycheck Fairness Act -- legislation that would give employers, employees and enforcement agencies the tools that they need to address the causes of wage discrimination.
"Ella is an important new tool to help ensure that women retain the ability to make important life decisions."
In June, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs approved a new emergency contraceptive known as "ella." The agency took an important step toward increasing birth control options for women, despite protests from anti-family planning activists.
Read more about "ella" and its path to approval on the NCJW Insider. Then, share your thoughts by submitting a comment at the end of the article.
The NCJW Pittsburgh Section is playing a leadership role in advocating for a fair and independent federal judiciary. Through coalition building, educational programming, and direct lobbying, grassroots advocates in Pennsylvania are making their voices heard on the critical issue of judicial nominations. The coalition's commitment to core constitutional values, such as civil and reproductive rights, has driven them to lead impactful advocacy efforts related to US Supreme Court nominations since 2001.
Read more about their important program in Spotlight on Action, as told by Elena Rovner, board member of the NCJW Pittsburgh Section and co-chair of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Constitutional Values.
"I had never had part of my identity challenged like this before; never been told that I couldn't practice religion in the way I deem fit; never been told that I am not allowed to participate solely because I am a woman."
On July 12, 2010, Anat Hoffman, leader of the women's prayer group “Women of the Wall,” was unjustly arrested for carrying a Torah in the women's section at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. NCJW legislative team member Helen Grossman shares her personal account of services with this group of pioneering women.
Read about Helen's experience with Women of the Wall on the NCJW Insider. Then, share your thoughts by submitting a comment at the end of the article.
Our Collective Strength:
Powerful Action, Progressive Change
NCJW is the place for progressive Jewish women to make our voices heard! Join the hundreds of women who will gather in Dallas for NCJW's 45th National Convention on March 3-5, 2011 where they will have the opportunity to speak out and make their mark on the future of NCJW, network with other leaders of social change from across the country, and gain valuable tips to advance their local sections.
Learn more about the 45th National Convention, and save the date to join NCJW!
