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Women and Our Courts

Despite record numbers of female judicial nominees, the percentage of female federal judges, however, is far lower. 

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Women's Rights are Human Rights

Ratifying CEDAW, a landmark international women's rights treaty, will strengthen the U.S. as a global leader in standing up for women and girls.

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Women and Our Courts
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Fact Sheet | A Woman's Guide to Combating Voter Suppression

August 27, 2012

All men and women should be equal in the voting booth, but new state laws may dramatically impact women’s ability to vote in the 2012 election. Since 2011, 16 states have passed restrictive voting laws, 11 states currently have these new laws in effect, and 41 states have introduced at least 180 bills restricting voting. These campaigns to restrict voting rights have gone far beyond preventing the rare case of ineligible voters casting ballots and are now taking away eligible citizens’ fundamental right to vote. In order to make your voice heard, make sure you know the voting rules in your state.

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Legal Briefs & Testimony | Amicus Brief: Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin

August 15, 2012

The National Women’s Law Center filed an amicus brief in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin.  NWLC argued in support of UT Austin’s policy, explaining that racial diversity in higher education is important to women, and especially women of color, because this diversity breaks down stereotypes that feed and perpetuate inequality, including intertwined race and gender stereotypes.  Read our Amicus Brief for the case, which will go in front of the Supreme Court in late 2012.

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Fact Sheet | Why Women Should Vote: To Make the Economy Work for Women and Families

July 10, 2012

The recovery from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression is progressing slowly, especially for women – and women were more economically vulnerable than men even before the recession started. By voting, women can make sure our elected leaders prioritize investments that will help women and their families through hard times, expand opportunity, and strengthen the economy. By voting, women can also support a fair tax system to provide the resources needed for those investments.

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Fact Sheet | Why Women Should Vote: To Protect Social Security

June 26, 2012

Social Security is important to all Americans, but women especially depend on Social Security’s guaranteed lifetime benefits. By voting, women can make sure our leaders in Washington pursue policies that protect and strengthen Social Security.

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Fact Sheet | Why Women Should Vote: To Get Single Mothers the Support They Need

June 26, 2012

Millions of single mothers struggle to provide for their families on their own. By voting, women can make sure our elected leaders support single moms so they can make ends meet and get ahead.

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