The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States.

The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass. NOW) has about 5,000 members
and 9 local chapters throughout the state.
 
 
 
Upcoming November 2009 Events:
 
 
Election Day: Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton
Tuesday,  November 3rd
At your polling location!
Support Greater Boston NOW PAC endorsed candidates for local office in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville, and support Mass. NOW PAC endorsed candidate Ruth Balser for Mayor of Newton.
 
To find out where your polling location is, visit www.wheredoivotema.com
For more info on Boston NOW PAC candidates, visit www.bostonnow.org or email pac@bostonnow.org.
 For more information on the Newton Mayoral race, email christina@massnow.org.
 
 
Feminism and Dessert
Trans 101:  Why Transgender Rights are  a Feminist Issue
 Wednesday, November 4th, 7-8:30 pm
For more information,  email:  info@bostonnow.org
 Cambridge Community Arts Center, 119 Windsor Street, Central Square
 
In honor of Trans Remembrance Day (November 20th) and Trans Awareness Week (November 14th-21st), November's Feminism and Desert discusses the issues the transgender community faces.  Whether you are an experienced advocate for transgender people, or are brand-new to the issue, come join the discussion and learn something new!
 
 Nancy Nangeroni, Chair of the Mass Transgender Political Coalition Steering Committee and Dr. Gordene O. MacKenzie, Director of Women's and Gender Studies at Merrimack College will lead our discussion.
 
 
 
Boston and Mass. NOW Conference and Annual  Meeting
Women's Health Care in Crisis
Saturday, November 14th, 9:45 am-2:30 pm

Radcliffe Gymnasium at Harvard University, 10 Garden Street, Radcliffe Yard

To pre-register or for more information, email christina@massnow.org or call 617-254-9130/

 

Join Mass. and Boston NOW at our Conference and Annual Meeting! 

This year's topic, Women's Health Care in Crisis will explore the effects of healthcare policies on the lives of women in the United States and Abroad. Women’s voices and experiences should be shaping the health care system. Instead, a Congress comprised of just 17% women is creating a system of medical care and delivery that will affect the U.S. today and in the future.

 

                  

 Experts will discuss the effects of healthcare policies on the lives of women in the United States and abroad.
 
Come learn about the issues from: 

 

 Keynote Speaker Carlene Pavlos, Mass Department of Public Health. Pavlos is the Director of the Division of Violence and Injury Prevention. She will discuss the link between domestic violence and health care.
 
Kristy Kade, Advocacy Program Officer from Pathfinder International. Kade will speak on the issues of international  maternal health, reproductive rights, and women-centered health policies.
 

Tre'Andre Rivera-Valentine, Community Programs Coordinator from The Network/La Red.   Rivera-Valentine will discuss the health care issues that lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer women face. 
  
 
The conference portion is open to the public; the NOW  Annual Meeting is closed to members. 
$10 registration fee for non-members. Pre-registration is recommended.
 
Conference Schedule:

9:45-10:30

Registration, Networking, and Breakfast

10:30 – 1:30 PM

Conference

Lunch provided by Upper Crust Pizza

1:30 – 2:30 PM

NOW Members Annual Meeting

Members Only

 
 
 
Progressive Prospects 2010 with Governor Deval Patrick
Tuesday, October 17, 2009, 5-7:00 pm 
Mantra Restaurant, 52 Temple Place, Boston
For more information, email christina@massnow.org

 

Join the Mass. NOW PAC and our coalition partner Mass Alliance as we explore the progressive

prospects for the 2010 state elections.  

 

Special Guest Governor Patrick will be speaking, and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz will Emcee the event. 

 

 To RSVP, visit www.massalliance.org  and click on the "donate" button, or call 617-722-4320. 

Tickets are $50, with reduced price tickets for students and activists at $35.

Sponsorships of $150, $250, $500 or more will be listed in the program.

 

Make sure to mention you heard about the event through Mass. NOW! 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
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