National NOW
Check out the national policies and initiatives.
New Jersey State NOW
Check out our state 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.
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.
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.
ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) Info
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.
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.
National
Priorities Project
NPP shows what federal tax and spending policies mean to your
community.See what the war is costing your community.
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,
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."
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.
Working Assets
Working Assets was founded in 1985 to give people an easy way to make a difference in the world, just by doing the things they do every day. Each time members use one of their services Ñ CREDO Mobile, CREDO Long Distance and the Working Assets credit card Ñ a donation is automatically sent to nonprofit groups working for peace, human rights and the environment.
New Jersey
State Legislature
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.
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.
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.
ProBono Partnership
ProBono Partnership provides easy access to a broad range of business legal advice to nonprofit organizations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Thomas Congressional
Database
Legislative info.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scholar and Feminist Online
The Scholar and Feminist Online is a multimedia, peer-reviewed, web-based journal of feminist theories and women's movements published by the Barnard Center for Research on 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.
DrugAlert.org
Providing information about harmful drugs and their negative side effects. New information on the Yaz Lawsuits.
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.
Medical Students for Choice
Medical Students for Choice is dedicated to ensuring that women receive the full range of reproductive healthcare choices. MSFC recognizes that one of the greatest obstacles to safe and legal abortion is the absence of trained providers. As medical students and residents, we work to make reproductive health care, including abortion, a part of standard medical education and residency training.
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.
Pro-Choice
Public Education Project
RH Reality Check
Get the real facts on reproductive rights and sexual health myths foisted by opponents.
WomensHealth.gov
The Federal Government source for women's health information.
Women's Health Interactive
An interactive learning environment that facilitates the
exchange of information among all participants, promotes learning, and
motivates individual proactive response.
Healthcare-NOW!
Healthcare-NOW! is an education and advocacy organization that addresses the health insurance crisis in the U.S. by advocating for the passage of national, single-payer healthcare legislation.
Labor Campaign for Single Payer
The primary purpose of the Labor Campaign for Single-Payer Health Care is to increase grassroots labor support for H.R. 676 as an essential element in winning the support of Congress to enact the National Health Care Act "Medicare for All" as the public policy of this country, because health care is a human right.
New Jersey: One Plan One Nation Coalition
The New Jersey: One Plan, One Nation Coalition is a labor and grassroots coalition that advocates single-payer health care for all Americans.
Physicians for a National Health Program
Physicians for a National Health Program is a non-profit research and education organization of 18,000 physicians, medical students and health professionals who support single-payer national health insurance.
Single Payer Action
We do direct action. Face to face with the health insurance industry. In front of the home office of your member of Congress. In front of your member of Congress, wherever he or she may be. Until we get single payer.
Unions for Single Payer Health Care
Pass HR 676! Make health care a human right!
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
Progressive Era
Links relating to female Social Reformers and the suffrage movement.
Women's
History Month
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.
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.
The Advocate
Site for The Advocate,the nation's leading LGBT magazine.
GayFriendlyBiz Directory
A resource to connect the GLBT community with businesses, organizations and professionals that are either gay and lesbian owned or supportive of GLBT issues and causes.
Housing & Mortgages for Gay & Lesbian Couples
A comprehensive guide to housing and mortgages for gay and lesbian couples.
NJGayLife
The official website for the GLBTI 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.
Grants For Single Mothers
Single Mom Financial Aid, Scholarship Resources, Food and Housing Programs, Parenting Advice, and more.
Momsrising
Get the Motherhood Manifesto DVD, seen at our January 2007 program
meeting, for only $6.00 from MomsRising.org!
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.
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.
National Association of
Mothers Centers (NAMC)
The mission of the National Association of MothersÕ Centers is: to create a network of centers and programs by and for mothers; to raise awareness of and promote maternal well being; to be a resource for its individual and center members; to advocate for public policies that value the work of care giving.
New
Jersey Women for Family Court Reform
To create changes in our family court system through legislation
and awareness.
SearchMothers.com
An online magazine for mothers, and an online resource for single mothers and mothers in blended families.
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
A global network of individuals and organisations concerned with the protection, promotion & support of breastfeeding worldwide.
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
Ms. was the first national magazine to make feminist voices audible, feminist journalism tenable, and a feminist worldview available to the public. Ms. continues to be an award-winning magazine recognized nationally and internationally as the media expert on issues relating to womenÕs status, women's rights, and women's points of view.
To the Contrary
To The Contrary (TTC) is public television's successful all-female news analysis series; an essential, timely forum for women to discuss national and international issues and policies.
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
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.
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. Coffee is the world's
second most valuable commodity behind petroleum and given this scale,
the opportunity to make positive change is tremendous.
Nectar of Life
Coffee Company
Certified Fair Trade Organic Coffee. The site
has information regarding the Fair Trade movement, and explanations
regarding the unjust trading practices being perpetrated against coffee
farmers.
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.
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.
School Nurse Online: Health Webquests
A list of health webquests for kids. Web Quests provide a way for students to expand cognitive thinking through research, evaluation, and analysis online in a classroom environment. Students may work alone or in groups to gain knowledge on many different topics of health.
Teen Voices
The original magazine written by, for and about teenage and young adult
women.
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