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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Still Shopping? Give the Gift of Equality for Women & Girls
Do you know a persister? A woman who kept going, against the odds, and despite all the obstacles in her way? Do you know someone leading the resistance, a person who is determined to stand up to the attacks against … Continue reading
Posted in You're Invited
Tagged Honor a Persister, Nevertheless, She Persisted
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2017 is the Year We Changed the Game
Tara here! I grew up playing basketball, soccer, and softball. In high school, I ran track. All that time, and even to this day, I have no clue if the schools I attended provided equitable athletics opportunities for girls and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Discrimination, FAIRPLAY, Nevertheless, She Persisted, Sports, Title IX, Women's Law Project
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From Carol Tracy: Do You Know a Woman Who Has Persisted?
Do you know a persister? A woman who kept going, against the odds, and despite all the obstacles in her way? Do you know someone leading the resistance, a person who is determined to stand up to the attacks against … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Honor a Persister, Nevertheless, Women's Law Project
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Pittsburgh City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Abortion Access for All
The Women’s Law Project supports the Will of Council resolution adopted today by Pittsburgh City Council directing our federal and state officials to repeal the Hyde Amendment and similar restrictions on public and private insurance coverage for abortion care. For … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion
Tagged Abortion, Hyde Amendment, Medicaid, Pittsburgh
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WLP Statement: Victory in Pittsburgh Buffer Zone Case
Amid a documented rise in targeted harassment of patients and doctors, anti-choice activists have been aggressively trying to knock down the Pittsburgh buffer zone. In 2015, “pro-life” protesters sued the city of Pittsburgh, claiming the city’s 15-foot statutory buffer zone, … Continue reading
Posted in Buffer Zones
Tagged Bruni v. City of Pittsburgh, Buffer zone, Clinic violence, Pittsburgh, Planned Parenthood, targeted harassment
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Women’s Equality Advocates Sue the Trump Administration over Equal Pay
The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) and Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration on behalf of NWLC and the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement for illegally rolling back critical pay transparency requirements intended to root out discrimination and close the wage gap. … Continue reading
Posted in Equal pay
Tagged Equal pay, lawsuit, Pay discrimination, wage discrimination, workplace equality
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“Birthright: A War Story” Documentary premieres in Philadelphia 11/16
This new documentary shows how the U.S. is becoming “The Handmaid’s Tale.” ~ Newsweek Birthright: A War Story is a new documentary that premieres in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 16 at the International House. The 7PM screening will be followed by … Continue reading
Posted in What We're Watching
Tagged Abortion, Birthright, documentary, reproductive health, war on women
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December 1: Please Join Us at Our Annual Gala in Philadelphia
It’s been a year and we’re still here–fighting harder than ever for gender justice and equality for women and girls in Pennsylvania. The theme of our December 1 party is “Nevertheless, She Persisted.” Our party is Friday December 1, 5:30 … Continue reading
Posted in You're Invited
Tagged December 1, Party, persister, Resist, Women's Law Project
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Standing Up for Female Athletes & Correcting Myths About Title IX
In our line or work, we often encounter what can politely be called strategic misinformation about women and girls. We hear lies about our bodies, about how our reproductive system works (no, women’s bodies do not come equipped with secret … Continue reading
Posted in Sports, Title IX
Tagged Altoona Mirror, Athletics, fair play, FAIRPLAY, Gender equity, letter to the editor, Pennsylvania, Sports, Title IX
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We Filed a Brief to the Supreme Court of the United States Fighting for Women’s Economic Security
Attorneys at the Women’s Law Project have filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in a case that will have significant impact on American women’s economic security. At issue in … Continue reading
Posted in economic security
Tagged AAUW, amici brief, amici curiae, California Women's Law Center, Lazar v. Kroncke, Legal Voice, National Partnership for Women and Families, SCOTUS, Southwest WOmen's Law center, U.S. Supreme Court, WISER, Women's Law Project
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