National
NOW
Check out the national policies and initiatives.
New Jersey State NOW
Check out our state activities.
NOW Mid-Atlantic Region
Check out our regional activities.
NOW Foundation
The National Organization for Women Foundation ("NOW Foundation") is a 501(c)
(3) organization devoted to furthering women's rights through education and litigation.
NOW's Legislative
Action Center
Send emails on the latest Action Alerts.
The Truth About
George
Since the Supreme Court appointed George W. Bush to the presidency of the United
States on Dec. 12, 2000, the United States has taken a significant turn for the
worse. Do you know how the actions of the Bush administration are affecting your
rights? This website is where you can come to get the whole picture of the Bush
juggernaut and find out what happened to the "compassionate conservatism," "bipartisanship"
and "fairness" he promised when he wanted your vote. Find out what he's done--and
what his cronies are advocating--on the issues you care most about. And come to
this website to take action on those issues.
Alice Paul Institute
Enhances public awareness of the life and work of Alice Paul; educates and empowers
young girls to accept leadership in their communities and workplaces through leadership
workshops; is creating a living and permanent memorial to Alice Paul at her birthplace
and childhood home, Paulsdale.
Cover
My Pills
Tools for contraceptive coverage campaigns.
Dads and Daughters
Advertisers earn billions feeding on our daughters' insecurities -- telling
them they don't look right. DADs provides tools to strengthen fathers' relationships
with their daughters and transform the pervasive messages that value our daughters
more for how they look than who they are.
Displaced Homemakers Network
of New Jersey, Inc.
Displaced homemakers are women who have lost their primary source of income
due to divorce, separation, death or disability of a spouse and who must obtain
or upgrade their skills for transition into the paid labor market. The displaced
homemakers centers provide: * Outreach * Intake and Orientation * Personal and
Group Counseling * Assessment and Testing * Career and Educational Programs
* Computer Training * Life Skills Development * Skills Training * Pre-employment
Preparation * Supportive Services, and * Referrals and Job Placement.
The
ERA in 2003
Latest actions and resources from Congressmember Carolyn Maloney's website.
Feminist.com
Resources, links, health issues, women-owned businesses.
Feminist Majority Foundation
The Feminist Majority Foundation views feminism as a global movement dedicated
to equality and seeks to eliminate discrimination of all kinds.
Million4ROE.com
Join one million voices in urging Senate leaders to filibuster any Supreme Court
nominee who won't support Roe, and TELL WASHINGTON WE WON'T GO BACK! (A Project
of the Feminist Majority)
NARAL: Pro-Choice America
Our goal at NARAL Pro-Choice America is to help find workable answers that will
ultimately reduce the need for abortions. Ignoring shortcomings in access to
contraception, reproductive health care, and sex education while ripping away
a woman's right to choose will only result in more unintended pregnancies and
more abortions. This shortsighted approach is neither American nor life affirming.
NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
A non-profit, social service agency that provides information by phone on over
4500 local self-help groups in New Jersey. Website contains information on starting
self-help groups, statewide training workshops, online newsletter, and contact
information for over 170 local mental health groups.
NJ
Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
A statewide, nonprofit service that helps people find and form all types of
self-help groups. A database of over 4500 self-help group meetings in New Jersey
for abuse, addictions, bereavement, disabilities, health, mental health, family,
parenting and more. Help people to start new groups free of charge. Information
on groups such as incest survivors, general women's group, employment, mothers
of twins, loss of a child, parents of physically-challenged or emotionally disturbed
children,
Pay Equity Now! Equal
Pay for Work of Equal Value
The U.S. government has opposed pay equity and other benefits for women in all
international agreements (including CEDAW, the Beijing Platform for Action,
and ILO agreements). This site is to publicize and gather support for a Pay
Equity Now! petition issued by the International Wages for Housework Campaign
with the Coalition of Labor Women (CLUW) and the National Organization for Women
(NOW) to expose and oppose U.S. opposition to pay equity.
Planned
Parenthood Legislative Action Center
Planned Parenthood New Jersey
Use this advocacy action site to find out what's happening in the State Legislature
and Congress regarding family planning and your right to choose. This includes
"Choice Watch," a Public Affairs update that covers family planning issues as
they progress through Congress or through the NJ state legislature. To see "Choice
Watch," click on "News and Events." Then, under "Newspaper articles, editorials,
etc.," you'll find "Choice Watch: Planned Parenthood's Monthly Public Affairs
Update."
RoeVBush.com
George W. Bush has openly declared war on a woman's right to choose. His first
attacks coincided with the anniversary of Roe v. Wade,the landmark case
guaranteeing that right. Educate yourself about Bush's agenda. Take action through
this Planned Parenthood site!
Women's Global
Strike
Invest in caring, not killing. Why go on Strike? $800+ billion a year is spent
on military budgets worldwide; $40+ billion more for "America's new war"; $80
billion would provide the essentials of life--water, sanitation, basic health,
nutrition, literacy, and a minimum income for all. Strike for: a world which
values all women's work and all women's lives. Strike against: "America's new
war" and all wars--women and children are most of those killed and wounded,
and 80% of refugees. Globalisation--an end to no pay, low pay and too much work.
Women's Opportunity Center
The Women's Opportunity Center (WOC) is committed to helping women gain economic
self-sufficiency through education, job readiness, networking, outreach, referrals
and emotional support. The Center also promotes awareness of women's rights
and issues through public advocacy.
WorkingForChange
WorkingForChange (part of Working Assets) is a comprehensive web site made up
of resources for people with progressive values. Anyone with Internet access
(members and non-members alike) can speak out on urgent issues (ActForChange),
go shopping (ShopForChange), make a donation (GiveForChange), volunteer their
time (VolunteerForChange) or listen to the radio (RadioForChange).
National
Priorities Project
NPP shows what federal tax and spending policies mean to your community.See
what the war is costing your community.
New
Jersey State Election Board
Information about upcoming elections (dates, deadlines, filing information)
and voter registration.
New Jersey State
Legislature
Thomas Congressional Database
Legislative info.
U.S. House of Representatives
Find and write your Congressmember.
U.S. Senate
Find and write your Senator.
Leaque of Women Voters
of New Jersey
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote political
responsibility
through informed and active participation of citizens in government
League
of Women Voters referral guide
A listing of all of NJ's legal service agencies, shelters, hotline, etc. Absolutely
invaluable.
NJ
Women for Court Relief
Women of the State of New Jersey seek to change the family court system for
the best interests of our children.
NJ
Law Network
Are you looking for a lawyer or a law firm in your area? The New Jersey Lawyers
Directory at
NJ Law Network provides detailed listings of local law firms.
Legal
Services of New Jersey
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ), an independent, non-profit organization,
coordinates the statewide Legal Services system. LSNJ strives to ensure equal
access to justice under law to all people of New Jersey, providing free legal
assistance to low-income people in civil matters.
Altria
Doors of Hope
The Altria Doors of Hope Program, a grantmaking initiative of Altria Group, Inc.
and The National Network to End Domestic Violence Fund, was created in 1998 to
address the complex and pervasive problem of domestic violence. One of the goals
of the Altria Doors of Hope Program is to support programs that are strengthening
the safety net available to victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Corporate Alliance to End Partner
Violence
This Alliance brings together dozens of progressive companies across the United
States to exchange information, collaborate on projects and use their collective
influence to instigate change.
Liz
Claiborne--love is not abuse
Domestic violence is everybody's problem and everybody needs to be part of the
solution.
Men Can Stop Rape
Men Can Stop Rape (MCSR) empowers male youth and the institutions that serve them
to work as allies with women in preventing rape and other forms of men's violence.
Through awareness-to-action education and community organizing, we promote gender
equity and build men's capacity to be strong without being violent.
Aviva
Aviva has free monthly listings of women's groups and events worldwide.
Center for Women's Business Research
Founded as the National Foundation for Women Business Owners, the Center for Women's
Business Research is the premier source of knowledge about women business owners
and their enterprises worldwide.
CrossRoads
Women's Centre
Links to other sites.
FeMiNa Web Search for
Women
Created in September 1995 to provide women with a comprehensive, searchable directory
of links to female friendly sites and information.
Global Fund for
Women
We are committed to giving flexible, timely support to women's groups working
on emerging, controversial or difficult issues.
iVillage.com
Real Solutions for Real Women.
Webgrrls International
Provides a forum for women in or interested in new media and technology to network,
exchange job and business leads, form strategic alliances, mentor and teach, intern
and learn the skills to help women succeed in an increasingly technical workplace
and world.
WomensNet
A member of IGC. The Mission of IGC is to advance the work of progressive organizations
and individuals for peace, justice, economic opportunity, human rights, democracy
and environmental sustainability through strategic use of online technologies.
Women's Yellow Pages
AnnRose's
Ultimate Birth Control Links
The goal of this page is to provide extensive links to as much information as
possible for individuals of all ages to make informed decisions about sexual activity
and potential childbearing.
The Early Option Pill
(Mifeprex)
The Mifeprex website is a source of information for women and health care providers.
Not only can women use this site to access information and provider referrals,
but providers can learn more about the product, how to prescribe it, and how to
order it.
La Leche League of
New Jersey
La Leche League is an international non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated
to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want
to breastfeed. Monthly group meetings are held throughout the state of New Jersey
to discuss breastfeeding and related parenting topics.
National Women's Health Organization
NWHO was founded in 1976 with the goal to provide exceptional medical services
to women in a safe and comfortable environment.
Physicians for Reproductive Choice
& Health
The mission of Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health is to enable concerned
physicians to take a more active and visible role in support of universal reproductive
health.
Pregnancy Options
Workbook
The people that put together this book support you no matter what you choose.
They have tried to give you a realistic picture of all the choices you can make--abortion,
adoption, and being a parent. You will find workbook exercises to help you make
the best decision for you.
Pro-Choice Public Education
Project
RH
Reality Check
Get the real facts
on reproductive rights and sexual health myths foisted by
opponents.
Women's
Health Forum
A physician reviewed service offering medical professionals, women and industry
a home for publishing, accessing information and global interaction.
Women's Health Interactive
An interactive learning environment that facilitates the exchange of information
among all participants, promotes learning, and motivates individual proactive
response.
The
Alice Paul Memorial March, Washington, D.C. 1977
On August 26, 1977 four thousand people marched up Pennsylvania Avenue in memory
of Alice Paul, who had died on July 9. Read about Paul's work and browse photos
of the Alice Paul Memorial March.
A Celebration
of Women Writers
Comprehensive listing of links to biographical and bibliographical information
about women writers, and complete published books written by women.
Distinguished
Women of Past and Present
Biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways --
writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders,
artists, entertainers, and others.
Famous Hispanics in the World
and History
Dedicated to celebrating Hispanic Heritage in the United States and elsewhere
in the world.
Famous
Women Inventors
Learn about women inventors inventing in traditionally male fields and why women
are a minority of patent holders and how that is rapidly changing.
Famous Women Puzzles
Two puzzles on famous women. Download the Acrobat
Reader or Microsoft
Word version.
Gifts of Speech: Women's Speeches
From Around the World
National Museum of Women in
the Arts
National Women's Hall of
Fame
National
Women's History Project's Learning Place
Links featuring women's rights, politics, African-American women, art & music,
aviation, math & science, peace & war, sports, and world history
Progressive
Era
Links relating to female Social Reformers and the suffrage movement.
Women of Achievement and
Herstory
Irene Stuber's extensive women's history site.
Women in American History
Sponsored by Encyclopaedia Britannica
Women's
History free resource site sponsored by the Gale Group
A collection of activities and information to complement classroom topics. Within
this site, teachers and students can: read biographies of significant women
throughout time, take a quiz based on women and their achievements, and follow
a timeline of events of significant dates in women's history.
For
Women's History Month and beyond!
Links page from Joyce Kasman Valenza, librarian and a Philadelphia. News columnist
Women's History
with Jane Johnson Lewis
In partnership with TheHistoryNet
Women and Social
Movements in the U.S. 1820-1940
Women
Who Changed History
Scholastic Inc. site for teachers.
Women in World
History
Interactive site full of information and resources about women's experiences
in world history. For teachers, teenagers, parents, and history buffs.
Worldwide Guide
to Women in Leadership
There have always been female rulers. The first the sources name is Queen Ku-Baba
of Kis in present day Iraq around 2500 B.C. This page is dedicated to the women
who have ruled since the beginning of times.
Yahooligans!
Big Picture Women's History Month
Gathers biographical sites, news stories and web sites of interest to students
in the intermediate grades
The
Advocate
Site for The Advocate,the nation's leading LGBT magazine.
New Jersey GayLesBiTrans Life
The official website for the LGBT community in New Jersey.
PFLAG
Official site for the Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays Organization.
The Pride Center
Website for The Pride Center (based in New Brunswick). Lots of information and
links.
RainbowLaw.com
Do you have all your ducks in a row? Because the law does not recognize or honor
gay and lesbian relationships, Rainbow Law has created this web site to provide
vital information about the legal documents we need to protect our relationships
and our rights.
Rainbow Wedding
Network
Rainbow Wedding Network is the first and only gay and lesbian wedding gift registry.
The website offers the free registry, tips for planning and an area of shared
stories. Also we offer the largest business directory of glbt/friendly professionals
nationwide.
www.GayFriendlyBiz.com
We
are a 100% Gay owned and operated online advertising directory geared towards
gay and lesbian consumers.
IndieBride
A site for the independent-minded bride ... a place for would-be brides who
have more on their minds than planning a reception, women who never for a second
believed in Prince Charming and who have not, despite all of the cultural cues,
been breathlessly awaiting their wedding day for their whole life.
Ms. Magazine
Non-Sexist
Language
A guide to gender neutral language.
The Real Women
series
The Real Women series is a group of nine science museums across the United States
that have combined their efforts to produce health and related exhibitions.
To the Contrary
A television show that features a discussion of issues from a variety of women's
perspectives. Airs as follows:
Camden, NJ--WNJS/23--Sunday @ 11:30 pm
Montclair, NJ--WNJN/50--Sunday @ 11:30 pm
New Brunswick, NJ--WNJB/58--Sunday @ 11:30 pm
Philadelphia, PA--WHYY/12--Sunday @ 11:00 am
Trenton, NJ--WNJT/52--Sunday @ 11:30 pm
Women's Enews
What news looks like when women matter. Women's Enews is a small, nonprofit
news service, sustained by grants and individual donations and operating under
the umbrella of the Fund for the City of New York. The goal of Women's Enews
is to provide a professional news service to the public, the media, policy makers
and opinion shapers. This site covers news on issues of importance to women
-- stories and insight not found in the mainstream media. Read it daily for
serious news stories, humor from Sylvia, links to other news sites of interest
to women, and a listserve you can join. No fashion tips, weight loss magic,
man-pleaser articles or horoscopes!
Camp
Wellstone
Camp Wellstone is a weekend long (2.5 day) training program that introduces participants
to the philosophy, strategies and tactics of winning, progressive, grassroots
political and electoral action. Each Camp Wellstone has about 110 participants.
It is designed for anyone who has an interest in working on a political or advocacy
campaign, becoming an effective citizen activist and volunteer, or running for
elected office. Participants learn how to win elections, implement an effective
grassroots advocacy campaign and help effect social or political change as an
individual in their community.
The Center for American
Women and Politics (CAWP)
CAWP is a university-based (Rutgers Univ., NJ) research, education and public
service center. Its mission is to promote greater understanding and knowledge
about women's participation in politics and government and to enhance women's
influence and leadership in public life.
Center for Women in Government
and Civil Society
Research for Multiple Audiences ... Public Policy Leadership ... Nonprofit Management
and Leadership ... Youth Capacity Development ... National and NYS Policy Information
Resource
DNet New Jersey election
info
Get the latest on your New Jersey candidates.
Emily's List
An acronym for "Early Money Is Like Yeast" (it helps the "dough" rise), EMILY's
List is the nation's largest grassroots political network, raising campaign contributions
for pro-choice Democratic women candidates running for the House, the Senate and
for governor; helping women candidates build strong, winning campaigns; and helping
mobilize women voters.
Institute for Women's Policy
Research
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) is a public policy research organization
dedicated to informing and stimulating the debate on public policy issues of critical
importance to women and their families. IWPR focuses on issues of poverty and
welfare, employment and earnings, work and family issues, the economic and social
aspects of health care and domestic violence, and women's civic and political
participation.
League of Women Voters (National)
League of Women
Voters (Camden County)
National Council for Research
on Women
The National Council for Research on Women, founded in 1981, is a working alliance
of 92 women's research and policy centers, more than 3,000 affiliates and a network
of over 200 international centers. NCRW's mission is to enhance the connections
among research, policy analysis, advocacy, and innovative programming on behalf
of women and girls.
National Women's Political Caucus
(NWPC)
The purpose of the National Women's Political Caucus is to increase women's participation
in the political process and to identify, recruit, train and support pro-choice
women for election and appointment to public office.
New Jersey Voter Information
Published by the Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University, NJ.
Project Vote Smart
A citizen's toolkit for obtaining facts on your political leaders (including biographies
and addresses, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances, evaluations
by special interests) and for tracking Congress (including status of legislation,
members & committees, sponsors, voting records, clear descriptions, full text,
and weekly floor schedules).
The White House
Project
The White House Project and The White House Project Education Fund's programs
enhance public perceptions of women's capacity to lead, change biases against
women's leadership ability, and foster the entry of women into positions of leadership,
including the U.S. presidency.
Women's Campaign
School at Yale University
iGive.com's mission
is "to enable the economic power of individuals to benefit their chosen communities".
You can choose to support any worthy cause; South Jersey NOW-Alice Paul Chapter
is already listed as a recipient. Membership is free and private. To sign up
or get more info, please use our personalized Tell-a-Friend
link (we get credit when you do).
Dan's Chocolates
In addition to fresh, tasty chocolates, a percentage of the purchase price of
every box of chocolate sold is donated to the charitable partner of your choice.
One of the partners is Jane Doe Inc., an umbrella organization representing
the "voice" of programs serving battered women and sexual assault survivors
throughout Massachusetts.
Tomboy Tools
A tool and home improvement company for women, by women, providing a unique
range of private-labeled hand tools for home improvement projects for sale individually
and in tool combos and specialty kits for the more detailed project.
Working
Assets Shop for Change
In addition to ShopForChange, Working Assets offers GiveForChange and several
other donation-linked products (long distance, credit cards, Internet access)
that help busy people make a difference in the world. To learn more about them,
visit their
web site.
Grounds
for Change
Grounds for Change grew out of the idea that, as part of the global community,
it is our responsibility to make our purchase decisions wisely, taking into
account the environmental, social and economic impacts of our spending [read
our mission]. Coffee is the world's second most valuable commodity behind petroleum
and given this scale, the opportunity to make positive change is tremendous.
Grounds for Change is a family owned and operated coffee roasting business located
in the Pacific Northwest. We roast our Fair Trade, Organic, Shade Grown coffee
to order, by hand, in small batches to ensure that you receive the freshest
coffee possible
Nectar
of Life Coffee Company
Certified Fair Trade Organic Coffee. We are a small coffee company that believes
in preserving the environment and protecting human rights. We only roast shade
grown certified Fair Trade organic coffees. Our site has information regarding
the Fair Trade movement, and explanations regarding the unjust trading practices
being perpetrated against coffee farmers. Most of our customers are people that
truly care about their bodies, the environment, and social justice. If more
people are made aware of Fair Trade and sustainable farming practiceswe can
make the world a better place.
Choices
Campus Community
Choices Campus Community is a project of the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliances.
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliances are student run, nationally affiliated
campus groups. Leadership Alliances constitute the largest permanent network
of young feminist activists in the world, and provide participants with opportunities
to develop their leadership and organizing skills.
Girls Incorporated
Girls Incorporated began advancing the basic human rights of girls in 1945 with
a girls bill of rights. Their public education campaign promotes six rights
of the modern girl, including "the right to resist gender stereotypes."
New Moon Magazine
New Moon Publishing produces media for every girl who wants her voice heard
and her dreams taken seriously and for every adult who cares about girls.
Teen Voices
The original magazine written by, for and about teenage and young adult women.
A
Site for All Types of Mothers
Single Mothers, Divorced Mothers, Mothers Married, Stay-At-Home Mothers, Working
Mothers, Enterprising Mothers
Mothers' Rights: Child Custody, Support, Parenting-Time, Family Law, Organizations
Parenting: Babies, Toddlers, Teenagers, Pregnancy, Adoption, Infertility, Foster
Care, Education
Childcare: Childcare Locators, Nannies, Babysitting and Childcare Info, Childcare
Resources
Mother's
and More, National Org
Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives
of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers’
needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the
work mothers do.
Breastfeeding
World Breastfeeding Week
downloadable pdf
NetWorkingMommy.com
for moms who are entrepreneurs
Mom
matching website
SJ Mothering NOW is listed
National
Association of MOthers Centers (NAMC)
New
Jersey Women for Family Court Reform
To create changes in our family court system through legislation and
awareness.
Mothers
and More: The Network for Sequencing Women
Mothers & More is a non-profit organization that cares for the caregiver.
We provide opportunities for mothers to connect with one another in ways that
assist them in developing their unique identities as women and help them move
more confidently through the transitions that affect their family, work and
life.
The
Mothers Movement Online
The Mothers Movement Online was founded to serve as a clearinghouse for resources
and ideas that support social change to improve the status of mothers and others
who are responsible for care work in our society.
MOTHERS:
Mothers Ought to Have Equal Rights
MOTHERS is a grassroots, diverse network of mothers, fathers, grandparents and
other adults who are family caregivers. We are coming together to promote the
economic, social and political worth and importance of family child and dependent
care. We are bringing together a coalition of individuals and organizations
to improve the economic security of those who do caring work.
Momsrising
Get the Motherhood Manifesto DVD, seen at our January 2007 program meeting,
for only $6.00 from MomsRising.org!
Free search engine submission
and placement services!