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 Sure Women Have Information and Options to Prevent Unintended Pregnancies and Make Their Own Decision about Reproductive Health Care!

September 22, 2010

Unintended pregnancies are far too common in this country.  The government should be doing everything it can to reduce the number through common-sense measures such as comprehensive sex education and access to contraception.  It should also make sure that women are the ones making important decisions about their health care, including on abortion and contraception—not the government.

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Fact Sheet | Why Women Should Vote: To Make Sure that Courts Protect Women's Legal Rights!

September 22, 2010

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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Fact Sheet | Why Women Should Vote: For Help in Meeting Family and Work Responsibilities!

September 22, 2010

Millions of women struggle to meet their dual responsibilities at work and at home. By voting, women can make sure our leaders in Washington support workplace reforms that will enable them to take time off to care for their children or elderly family members, and ensure they have access to reliable, affordable, and high-quality child and dependent care.
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Fact Sheet | Why Women Should Vote: To Obtain Equal Pay and Job Opportunities!

September 22, 2010

Women still make, on average, only 77 cents for every dollar paid to men, and they still face a glass ceiling in their efforts to reach the highest positions in their fields.  Women and their families cannot afford this pay gap, especially in this economy.  By voting, women can make sure our leaders in Washington require employers to treat women fairly in the workplace. 
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Fact Sheet | Why Women Should Vote: To Ensure Everyone Gets A Good Education!

September 22, 2010

A good education is the key to economic opportunity.  The next Congress will determine how our nation’s education system will be reformed and if it will be improved.  By voting, women can make sure their leaders in Washington make education a priority and fight for changes that will help all students to succeed.

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