NWPC-CA is hosting the NWPC National Convention
"Women ... We Deliver"
to be held at the 4-star Radisson Hotel in Newport Beach, CA
August 7-9, 2009
free shuttle from the Orange County Airport / free parking
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details
You can now register for convention at www.nwpc.org
Join NWPC - CA on Friday 8/7 for a very special luncheon featuring Gloria Allred in support of our Women Candidates. Click here for reservations and all the details.
Contact Teray Stephens (Convention CoChair) with any questions.
Click here for more information.
5/26/09 ...
Obama Picks Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme
Court: President Barack Obama
has tapped federal appeals judge Sonia
Sotomayor for the Supreme Court, making her the
first Hispanic in history picked to wear the
robes of a justice. NWPC knows that a
fair, balanced, impartial justice such as Judge
Sotomayor will influence the decisions of the
Court for decades, in many singificant areas
... not just reproductive freedom. Read
about her background here .
05/19/09 ... Judy Chu Defeats Cedillo: State Board of Equalization Vice Chairwoman Judy Chu won the most votes Tuesday for the open 32nd Congressional District seat, running well ahead of fellow Democrat state Sen. Gil Cedillo, but she fell short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff. Read the full story here.
04/15/09 ... Maria Shriver announces new project on Women: On Tuesday, April 15, 2009, Maria Shriver announced a new project called, "A Woman�s Nation", which will take a new, empirical look at American women, who for the first time in our nation�s history, make up half of all workers and are becoming the primary breadwinners in more families than ever before. Read full article here.
04/10/09 ... Laura Chick will Oversee Stimulus Funds: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appoints Laura Chick as inspector general to oversee the distribution of $48 billion in federal stimulus funds. Read full story here.
04/07/09 ... Erosion of Reproductive Rights Continues: The Alaska House has approved a bill requiring a girl under 17 years of age to obtain her parent's consent to have an abortion. House members voted 22-14 today, and the bill now goes to the Senate, where a similar measure failed to get a hearing last session. The measure has been contentious. Supporters say parents should be involved in a child's medical decisions. Opponents, however, contend it's unduly restrictive, especially for girls from abusive families. The state Supreme Court found an earlier parental consent law unconstitutional but said it could view differently a law that requires only parental notification, not consent.
04/02/09 ... Galgiani drops out of State Senate Race: Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani, D-Livingston, has decided against running for state Senate in 2010. The decision by the moderate Democrat from the Central Valley could clear the way for Assemblywoman Anna Caballero, D-Salinas, who is expected to make a bid for the seat. Read the full story here.
04/01/09 ... Carly Fiorina Considers Senate Run: According to a San Jose Mercury News report, Fiorina said she was considering a contest against Democratic U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer. Read the full article here.
03/31/09 ... Hilda Solis Salutes Chavez as Champion of Labor: "I would like to pay a special tribute to the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez. He dedicated his life to championing the rights of farm laborers and all working people, and he did it through nonviolence. Chavez was a second-generation American. He was born March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Ariz., and raised during the Great Depression. The lessons he learned during his time inspired him to dedicate his life to improving the lives of other less fortunate even than himself. I am proud to celebrate his memory and contributions to our country."
03/31/09 ... Cokie Roberts: Playing Field Still Not Level: Given the fact that women make up the majority of the electorate and of colleges and professional schools, their numbers in positions of power are remarkably small. Yes, there's a female speaker of the House, but only 17 percent of the U.S. Congress and just about the same percentage of partners at major law firms are women. Only 13 of the Fortune 500 CEOs are women, and women make up only about one-third of college professors, with the numbers going down as the prestige of the institutions goes up. Read the full article here.
03/20/09 ... Elena Kagan becomes Soliciter General: Elena Kagen became the nation's first female Soliciter General, a position informally regarded as the 10th Supreme Court justice and, for her, a possible audition for a spot in the starting nine. Kagan, 48, was sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts in a ceremony that was closed to reporters. She is widely regarded as a serious candidate for any opening on the high court that would be filled by President Obama, her former University of Chicago Law School teaching colleague. Real the full story here.
03/18/09 ... Congreswoman Ellen Tauscher heads to State Dept.: Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, D-Alamo, accepted an offer from the Obama administration to serve in a key post at the U.S. State Department. Accepting the position of Undersecretary of Arms Control and International Security means Tauscher will vacate her seat as the representative of California's 10th Congressional District. Read the full article here.
03/11/09 ... Obama taps former NY Health Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg to head the FDA. The New York Times announced today that Dr. Margaret Hamburg, whose pro-choice policies made healthcare in NY much more woman-friendly, was selected today to head the FDA. Click here to read full article.
03/07/09 ... Sen. Barbara Boxer Champions CEDAW: This year, with CEDAW-supporting Democrats holding power in Washington, Sen. Barbara Boxer plans a concerted effort to seek ratification as part of her agenda for a new Foreign Relations subcommittee chairmanship overseeing global women's issues. "We've waited long enough," said Boxer, D-Calif. "All these years later, there's no excuse for not ratifying this critical convention to shine a light on women's rights around the world. Read the full article here.
03/03/09 ... Women's History Month: With passion and courage, women have taught us that when we band together to advocate for our highest ideals, we can advance our common well-being and strengthen the fabric of our Nation. Each year during Women's History Month, we remember and celebrate women from all walks of life who have shaped this great Nation. This year, in accordance with the theme, "Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet," we pay particular tribute to the efforts of women in preserving and protecting the environment for present and future generations. Read the President's Proclamation here.
02/26/09 ... Judy Chu, Candidate for Congress (to fill Hilda Solis' seat now that she's the Secretary of Labor), will host a kickoff event at her campaign office at 4153 Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706, beginning at 9:00 a.m.; all are invited. Click here for Judy's campaign website, where you get more information, volunteer or donate.
02/25/09 ... President Taking Steps to Rescind Harmful Family Planning Regulations: The Obama administration is taking steps to rescind harmful family planning regulations finalized in the final days of the Bush administration, the Chicago Tribune reported. The regulations, which NWPC strongly opposed, severely limit women's access to reproductive health and family planning services, including some of the most common forms of birth control. These regulations also allow health care employees to refuse to provide any health care service that is in any way contrary to their personal beliefs, without any consideration for patients' guaranteed access to care and full information.
02/01/09 ... Lake County Women form State's newest Caucus. Susanne LaFaver, a candidate for Lake County Board of Supervisors in the 2008 election, found so much support from NWPC that she vowed to start a local caucus in her area. Find a home for your passion and dedication with this terrific group of women. Click here for full details.
Audio and Video tapes available from State Conference!
So you didn't make it to the State conference in Sacramento, no worries! You can listen and view all the great speakers and panels by purchasing one of the terrific media packages assembled by our videographer Hungry Mind Recordings. Take advantage of these great offers by clicking here.
NWPC CA President Teray Stephens
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· Aug 7, 2009
July 2009 State Board Meeting
It is important to note that the Pierpont Inn is a popular site for weddings. Be sure to make your hotel reservation by June 18th if you want to be assured you get our rate – or even get a room at all – during the busy summer wedding season.
· Jul 11, 2009 -- Jul 12, 2009
Links
YWCA of the USA
www.ywca.org
Women's Campaign Fund
www.wcfonline.org
Women in Government
www.womeningovernment.com
WISH List
www.thewishlist.org
Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club
U.S. House
www.house.gov
Republicans for Choice
www.republicansforchoice.com
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
www.plannedparenthood.org
Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health
National Women's Political Caucus National Website
National Women's History Museum
www.nmwh.org
National Political Congress of Black Women, Inc.
www.npcbw.org
National Organization for Women
www.now.org
National Hispana Leadership Institute
www.nhli.org
National Foundation for Women Legislators
www.womenlegislators.org
National Council of Women's Organizations
www.womensorganizations.org
National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL)
www.naral.org
National Abortion Federation
www.prochoice.org
Ms. Foundation for Women
www.ms.foundation.org
League of Women Voters
www.lwv.org
Hadassah
www.hadassah.org
Girls Incorporated
www.girlsinc.org
Feminist Majority
www.feminist.org
EMILY's List
www.emilyslist.org
Emerge - Training Democratic Women
Center for Reproductive Law and Policy
www.crlp.org
Center for American Women and Politics
Catholics for a Free Choice
www.catholicsforchoice.org
Business and Professional Women/USA
www.bpwusa.org
Black Women Organized for Political Action
http://www.bwopa.org/
American Association of University Women
www.aauw.org
