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Women's Resources
Civic Activism!
from the Women's Resource Center
at Portland Community College
A WOMEN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE IS
SHRINKING
The House and Senate included
the Weldon so called "Abortion Non-Discrimination Act" (ANDA) amendment in
the final Labor Health and Human Services bill. This amendment is a serious
threat to a woman's right to choose and is nothing more than a federal
refusal clause. It allows institutions to refuse to comply with existing or
future laws that protect women's access to abortion services. It also allows
health care institutions to refuse to give women full information about all
of their options. Wonder what's at stake? The House passed this bill by a
vote of 344-51 and the Senate vote was 65-30. The President will likely sign
this bill within the next few days, and at that point ANDA will become law.
Don't let this happen. Take action today at
www.ppaction.org/ppaction/home.html
Emergency Contraception Week
of Action December 6th to December 10th.
Last May the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) succumbed to political pressure from the right
wing and they rejected the over
the counter status of emergency contraception (EC) Another request has
been submitted for approval, and people on college campuses across the
country will be using this week to be seen and heard on the importance of
EC. Visit the Feminist Majority Foundation website to find out how you can
help. Any little bit makes a difference so make sure to take part.
www.prescribechoice.org/
Film Your Issue. (FYI)
Is there an issue that you feel
strongly about. Film it. Film Your Issue is a national college competition
taking place on over 1200 college campuses. Undergraduate students are invited
to submit a 30-60 second film, live or animation on any issue. This project is
partnered with Microsoft, MTVU, Rock the Vote and the major national
associations of higher learning in the US. The entry deadline is March 7,
2005. The judges will be actor Peter Gallagher, directors Wes Craven (Scream
1,2,3) and Daniel Myrick (Blair Witch Project) and New Line chairman Bob Shaye.
The winning entry will be played on MTVU and there are a variety of other
prizes for semi-finalists and finalists. Want to enter or find our more check
out
www.filmyourissue.org
BITCH SCHOOL: A PROJECT WITH (AND
ABOUT) ATTITUDE - Interesting site
What do you wear that makes you feel
powerful? That's the question Two Girls Working have been asking women since
July 2001 for their project "Trappings," an investigation of contemporary
feminism that explores individualized approaches to power through
interview-based community dialogue. The results are displayed in a touring
exhibition (including a Bronx show, "Bitch School: Artists Explore Our
Attitudes Towards Strong Women") with audio, print and video components and a
Web site. TGW, Renee Piechocki and Tiffany Ludwig, have interviewed diesel
engineers, students, stay-at-home moms, community volunteers, drag-kings,
corporate executives, artists and elected officials. The interview settings
have included private homes, universities, high schools, YWCAs and a quilting
circle. TGW are available to bring the project anywhere.
www.twogirlsworking.com
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