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A New Wave of the Women’s Movement is Acting on Faith 
Speaking of Faith “As a part of a pluralistic society, we are all challenged to become part of the whole without sacrificing our individuality.”
Source: Women's Division
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Date posted: Apr 10, 2006

'He Made Me a Watchman, Upon a City Wall'
(From the Christmas Song, Go Tell It on the Mountain)  
As members of Congress return to Washington this week the mood stands in stark contrast Christmas’ message of peace and goodwill.  House and Senate negotiators are offering the American people: $42 billion in budget cuts and a $453 billion defense spending package; drilling in the Artic, reductions in student loans and more cuts in welfare benefits.
Source: Women's Division
More about: Advocacy |  Civil rights |  Human rights |  Women |  United States |
Date posted: Jan 20, 2006

“Water is Life” 
In the 21st century, because of its scarcity, WATER is increasingly viewed as a commodity.  The potential scarcity of water, has caused some to proclaim that access to drinkable water is the right of all human beings, and should be provided at cost as an obligation to society.
Source: Women's Division
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Date posted: Jan 20, 2006

"He Made Me a Watchman, Upon a City Wall" 
The Holy Day of Christmas with its message of peace stands in stark contrast to the mood in Washington.  Members of the House of Representatives have left to wrap presents and place them under the tree.  The Senate, now in session, is eager to do the same.  Both houses will likely be back before the end of the year to undo the “gifts” House and Senate negotiators are offering the American people: $42 billion in budget cuts and a $453 billion defense spending package; drilling in the Artic, reductions in student loans and more cuts in welfare benefits. 
Source: Women's Division
More about: Advocacy |  Economy |  Finance |  Women |  United States |
Date posted: Dec 28, 2005

October 2005 Action Alert: Medicaid  
Urgent action is needed to stop funding cuts to Medicaid.
Source: Women's Division
More about: Advocacy |  Children |  Disabilities |  Economy |  Health |  Poverty |  Welfare |  United States |
Date posted: Oct 24, 2005

Welcoming the “Stranger” 
Many immigrant women arrive in the United States to seek a better life for themselves and their families. Unfortunately there are not many laws to protect immigrant women from the many challenges they face when arriving to the U.S. Currently there are two major proposals in Congress that seek to provide immigration reform. In addition, urgent action needed is to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Source: Women's Division
More about: Advocacy |  Economy |  Human rights |  Immigration |  Justice |  Natural disasters |  Poverty |  Violence |  Women |  United States |
Date posted: Sep 30, 2005

Reading, Writing and Raspberries: Food and Nutrition in U.S. Schools 
Every day, more than 26 million children in over 99,000 public schools across the country eat lunches subsidized by the National School Lunch Program. Good nutrition promotes education because children learned better when they ate better. However, much of the food available to American children in school fails to meet their nutritional needs.
Source: Women's Division
More about: Advocacy |  Children |  Communities |  Education |  Family |  Health |  Youth |  United States |
Date posted: Jul 20, 2005

PATRIOT Act Update, 2005 
Citizens and politicians continue to organize against provisions in the PATRIOT Act that pose a threat to civil liberties.
Source: Women's Division
More about: Human rights |  United States |
Date posted: Jun 17, 2005

Gender and the U.N. Secretary-General's Report: In Larger Freedom 
On March 21, 2005, the United Nations Secretary- General Kofi Annan submitted a report to the U.N. General Assembly entitled In larger freedom: towards development, security and human rights for all.
Source: Women's Division
More about: Human rights |  International affairs |  Women |  World |
Date posted: May 11, 2005

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