Mean Streets:
Helping NY Teens Caught in the Sex Trade
Wednesday, May 28th, 6:30 pm
Advertised in places like craigslist, sex with children is a thriving part of the NYC sex trade. Every year, kids as young as 12 are sexually exploited and can end up in jail rather than in programs to help them reclaim their young lives. Advocates and legislators are working to secure a law that would recognize these vulnerable teens as victims rather than criminals. Join us for a documentary film screening and community forum on changing laws and attitudes about teen sexual exploitation. LGBT Center | 208 W. 13th St. @ 7th Ave. | Call to RSVP 212.627.9895
Support a "Safe Harbor" for Sexually Exploited Kids
Under current law, child runaways caught in prostitution are treated like adults and charged as criminals. Advocates and legislators in New York are working to change this by establishing the Safe Harbor Act. The law would ensure that exploited children end up in safe houses instead of prisons, where they can obtain medical treatment and counseling. Learn more and contact your state representatives in support of this legislation.
Celebrate Mom! Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11th
Do you still need a gift? Be original and give the gift of Women's Empowerment this Mother's Day! Donate to NOW-NYC in honor of Mom or give her a NOW-NYC membership. It’s quick and easy, and we’ll save you the shopping time. We'll even send a special Mother's Day Card with your personalized message! Just call our office at 212.627.9895, and it will only take a minute. Cards will be mailed the same day. Support women’s equality and help NYC women in need, by giving a gift that you and your Mom can both feel good about.
Women Deserve Equal Pay
Last week the Senate was only three votes short of a vote to advance the Fair Pay Restoration Act to the floor for debate and a vote. This bill would ensure that individuals are able to fight pay discrimination at work. Thank our New York State Senators for supporting this bill and reach out to your friends across the country to call on their Senators to support fair pay for women. With your help, we won the battle in the House of Representatives to restore our equal pay rights. Now, let's get the Senate on board!
Contact your Senator | Learn more | Equal Pay in NY
 Support the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act
Now that the Supreme Court has demonstrated it is no longer willing to put the health of women first, we need to ensure that New York's law is updated to protect women's health and remain beacon for choice. This act will safeguard a women's right to access safe and legal abortion. Support the Act
Bias Busters:
Help Us Monitor Sexist Media Coverage
NOW-NYC is always on Media Watch to report biased coverage and advocate for diversity of media ownership and participation. Now you can help us take on the presidential election. From the outset of the campaign, sexism against Senator Hillary Clinton has been rampant, from inane discussions in major media outlets on cleavage to Pat Buchanan's recent comments on MSNBC degrading Senator Clinton and all women. Find out how you can help us with our "Bias Busters" campaign. More info.
Birth Control Cri$is!!!
 Birth control costs have risen dramatically (up to 10 times!) since the Deficit Reduction Act took effect this year, leaving students and low-income women out in the cold. The act effectively ended the discounted rates that college health centers and safety-net providers like Planned Parenthood had available to them to provide wide access to birth control. NOW-NYU and other student groups held a rally calling on Congress to restore affordable access!
NOW-NYC Raves and Reviews
Find out what NOW-NYC is listening to, reading, and watching. Check out these feminist films that you do not want to miss. Learn more.
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Mon., May 12th, 6:30 p.m.
Trafficking Action Network
Tues., May 13th, 6:30 p.m.
Reproductive Rights
Wed., May 14th, 6:30 p.m.
Queer Advocacy
Tues., May 20th, 6:30 p.m.
Divorce & Separation Legal Clinic
Wed., May 21st, 6:00 p.m.
Employment Discrimination Clinic
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Jets' Mob Harasses Women
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Pat Buchanan Compares Women to Dogs
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Mon., May 5th
A Thousand Acres
By Jane Smiley
June
Cooperative Village
By Frances Madeson
July
The House on Mango Street
By Sandra Cisneros
Please note Book Club will be meeting at a new time: the first Monday of every month at 6:30 pm.
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