A Women's Agenda

Statue of Justice

Reed v. Reed at 40

Learn more about the Reed v. Reed decision and the past and future of women's legal rights under the Equal Protection Clause.

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Mother and daughter

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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Platform for Progress

Learn more about the concrete proposals and outlines steps that should be taken by Congress and Administration in the areas of education, employment, basic economic security, health, and legal rights.

Platform for Progress
Women and the Constitution
Women's Rights, Human Rights
Platform for Progress

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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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Fact Sheet | Why Women Should Vote: To Make Sure Women Can Make Their Own Reproductive Health Care Decisions

June 26, 2012

Reproductive health services are vital to women’s health and wellbeing. However, women’s rights to make their own decisions about contraception and abortion are under increasing attack. By voting, women can ensure government policies do not stand in the way of women making important life decisions for themselves and getting the care they need.

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Fact Sheet | Why Women Should Vote: To Make Sure That Courts Protect Women’s Legal Rights

June 26, 2012

Judges appointed to the federal courts have the responsibility of ruling on women’s hard-won legal rights. By voting, women can make sure our leaders in Washington appoint and confirm federal judges who are committed to applying the law fairly and who understand the laws’ real world impact on women’s lives.

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