National Organization for Women:
News & Action Summary

March 29, 2011

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Women of Wal-Mart Deserve their Day in Court: Retail Giant is Not Too Big to Sue
• Ferraro Was a Trailblazer for Women
• We Are One: NOW Stands in Solidarity with Workers' Rights and Human Dignity
• Social Security: Tell Your Senators to Oppose Benefit Cuts
• Petition: Help Protect Women's Economic Security

Women of Wal-Mart Deserve their Day in Court: Retail Giant is Not Too Big to Sue

Today the Supreme Court heard arguments in Wal-Mart v. Dukes, the largest employment class-action suit in U.S. history. The company's challenge seeks to halt the case, which represents more than 1.5 million women, before it even gets to trial. Read more.

NOW was out in force at the Supreme Court this morning, standing up and speaking out for the women of Wal-Mart. Check out the photos!

Ferraro Was a Trailblazer for Women

NOW President Terry O'Neill writes for CNN.com: "It was poignant to learn today of Geraldine Ferraro's passing just as the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee was meeting to discuss the upcoming 2012 election cycle." Read more.

We Are One: NOW Stands in Solidarity with Workers' Rights and Human Dignity

All NOW chapters, members and supporters are encouraged to find, or even register, local solidarity events on the We Are One national day of action taking place Monday, April 4, 2011. Read more.

Social Security: Tell Your Senators to Oppose Benefit Cuts

Conservatives want to severely cut Social Security, even though it has nothing to do with the deficit. NOW is pushing for the Social Security Protection Amendment that says "Hands off Social Security!" Take action today!

Petition: Help Protect Women's Economic Security

Sign NOW's petition to President Obama asking him to stand up to the enemies of Social Security and forcefully oppose schemes to cut and privatize the program. While he's at it, the president should back measures to strengthen the system for those who depend upon it the most. Sign the petition!

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Daring to Dream: Building a Feminist Future

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