NOW-NYC President Sonia Ossorio and NOW-NYC activists at a reproductive rights rally.

 

But we can still fight back.

Flood the White House with calls (202-456-1111) and e-mails (comments@whitehouse.gov) of protest. Make sure our President knows that a woman’s health should never be compromised for the sake of politics. Let us know at NOW-NYC when you have made these calls, so we can keep a record of our own.

On Friday, July 18, NOW-NYC joined Senator Hillary Clinton and Congresswoman Nita Lowey at Bellevue Hospital to oppose Bush's latest attack on women's health. Read Senator Clinton's statement on the HHS memo, and take a look at the video of the press conference below.

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Help Pass the Reproductive Health Act in New York State

Defend Women's Reproductive Rights and Help Pass the Reproductive Health Act!
New York State's abortion law was created before Roe v. Wade and has not changed since. Though groundbreaking for its time, the law needs serious revisions to bring women's healthcare into the 21st century. Now that the Supreme Court has actively restricted our abortion rights, it is urgent that we change New York law to protect the health of women. Since there is currently no explicit, affirmative right to an abortion written into New York state law, we can no longer rely on federal constitutional law to ensure our rights. And, if Roe is overturned, there will be no protection at all for women's health after 24 weeks.

We are working to build a critical mass of cosponsors in the state assembly on this legislation. You can help by contacting your state assemblymember today. Let them know that you support this legislation to protect reproductive rights and urge them to sign on as a cosponsor.

RHPPA Fact Sheet  | Download Letter & Send to Your Rep | Bill Text  | Governor's Legal Memo |

NOW-NYC Memo of Support |

Find Your State Assembly Member | Find Your State Senator

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Support the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA)

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling to ban a specific type of medical procedure for abortions, federal legislation has been introduced: the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA). The law would codify women's reproductive freedom, taking it out of the hands of the politically motivated Supreme Court. The law would also override the recent Carhart decision, which upheld bans that prohibit the most commonly used and safest abortion procedure after 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Why are the following NYC Representatives not on board? Call or write today and let them know that they are not standing up for our rights!

Does your Representative Support FOCA?
Find out at our Urgent Action Center             Hall of Shame

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NOW-NYC Denounces High Costs of EC, Calls on Pharmacies to Lower Price

The price of Emergency Contraception, commonly referred to as "Plan B," at New York City pharmacies has reached an alarming peak, prompting NOW-NYC to call on pharmacy chains, including CVS, Duane Reade and Walgreens, to reduce their inflated costs. NOW-NYC's Reproductive Rights Committee crisscrossed the five boroughs and found prices as high as $50 at some local pharmacies. Read more...

NOW-NYC calls on pharmacies to consider the positive impacts of a more affordable "Plan B," and to take action by lowering the price. Learn More! Read the City Council's report.

Take Action! Contact your pharmacy's corporate headquarters.
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Your Health: Get the Facts

Plan B or Emergency Contraception                 The Abortion Pill:  RU486 

More Fact Sheets Coming Soon!                 


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Join our Reproductive Rights Action Committee

Women's access to comprehensive reproductive resources and services is under attack, impeding our right to health and reproductive freedom. NOW-NYCs Reproductive Rights Project works to expand and protect women's reproductive autonomy, ensuring that abortion services remain safe, legal and accessible, and support pro-reproductive rights legislation. We oppose attempts to restrict these rights through legislation, regulation or Constitutional amendments. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP and confirm attendance, please email Maureen Shaw at mshaw826@gmail.com.

A woman's autonomy over her own body is a fundamental human right, and women must have access to full and accurate medical information regarding their reproductive health, as well as the ability to obtain reproductive health services to ensure that this right is protected. Toward this mission, we have an active Reproductive Rights Project that aims to:

• Promote and deliver a multi-faceted public education campaign on key reproductive health issues

• Advocate for and support legislation that expands women's reproductive health choices

• Ensure and protect access to birth control, emergency contraception, and the HPV vaccine

• Advocate for a judiciary that will fairly interpret the law with regard to women's reproductive freedom

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