Welcome to the website (and book series) that Michelle and many other third-wavers grew up with. Although the site is directed at younger women and girls, gURL still provides a fascinating read. Recommend it to all your teen and preteen friends and family!
FeministCampus.org is the online resource for pro-choice feminist students, alums, and faculty. Members can access expert advice on campus organizing, connect with other activists, publicize their events, find feminist jobs and internships, and get informed on issues ranging from birth control, to voting rights, to abortion.
The online home of Ms. magazine, MsMagazine.com boasts a vibrant online community and choice articles from past issues. While you're there, take the latest Ms. poll, check out the Events Calendar, and read a book review. You can also "take action" in the Campaign section or get some Ms. gear in the store.
Take action to protect abortion rights in the U.S. Legal abortion hangs by a razor-thin 5-4 margin in the U.S. Supreme Court. The possible retirement of 1-2 Justices could allow anti-abortion President Bush to pack the Court with anti-abortion Justices who would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, relegating women to back alley abortions. Visit www.Million4Roe.com to urge Senate leaders to filibuster any Supreme Court nominee who won't support Roe v. Wade, and oppose right-wing nominees to the circuit courts of appeals. Become a volunteer and you will receive materials and staff support to collect petitions and organize events in your community.
Learn why a filibuster may be the best strategy for stopping an anti-choice Supreme Court nominee. Legal abortion hangs by a razor-thin 5-4 margin in the U.S. Supreme Court. The possible retirement of 1-2 Justices could allow anti-abortion President Bush to pack the Court with anti-abortion Justices who would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, relegating women to back alley abortions. Sign a petition; become a volunteer and you will receive materials and staff support to collect petitions and organize events in your community.
Critical decisions are being made every day that affect the lives of Afghan women. Visit www.HelpAfghanWomen.com to ask President Bush not to forget the women who suffered under the Taliban, and who now face an uncertain future. You can join an Action Team to help Afghan women, or buy Afghan crafts to support Afghan women's organizations.
WomenAndPolicing.org offers the latest news, jobs and publications for women in law enforcement, and agencies wishing to recruit more female officers. Aspiring officers can learn how to get into the field; agencies can learn how to recruit and retain women. A weekly Women & Policing News Digest is also available through the site.
FMLA at the University of North Texas
The UNT-FMLA was founded in the fall of 2000 by a small group of about fifteen women and men who were committed to raising gender issues on campus. In a brief but momentous four years, the UNT-FMLA has grown to an organization that has over 300 persons who received action alerts, and a core group of forty to fifty members who actively organize activities on campus. In the past three years, the UNT-FMLA has contributed about $30,000+ to different organizations, locally, in
Campus Progress
Campus Progress, a project of the Center for American Progress, is a brand-new effort to strengthen progressive voices on college and university campuses nationwide; counter the growing influence of right-wing groups on campus; and empower new generations of progressive leaders.
