Great “tutorial” on how to effect change by getting to know your members of Congress
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As a proud partner of the One Billion Rising events on Feb. 14, NOW is urging everyone who cares about the safety and dignity of women and girls to take a stand. Hold up a sign at the “rising” on Valentine’s Day, proclaiming: “I rise for VAWA” or “I rise to demand an end to sexual and domestic violence.” Contact your congressional leaders and demand that they support reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. And visit the One Billion Rising website to find an event near you and share why you’re rising.
pAt the New York Times, cable news chronicler Brian Stelter has the story that Sarah Palin’s original contract with Fox News will not be renewed: Yes, Ms. Palin’s contract with Fox News has ended, and no, it is not being renewed. A Fox spokeswoman confirmed Friday that Fox had parted ways with the former Alaska […]/p