By Paige Leiser, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Story 1: Representative Cori Bush organizes to extend the eviction moratorium The first-term Missouri Congresswoman, Representative Cori Bush, fought for the rights of thousands of individuals … Read More
The New Challenges to Roe v. Wade: Where Do We Go From Here?
By Paige Leiser, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Over the past seven weeks, we have explored the current issues, as well as oppressive forces that exist relating to reproductive rights and health in the … Read More
THE NWPC WEEKLY: WOMEN IN THE NEWS: 7/25-7/31
By Paige Leiser, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Story 1: First Lady Dr. Jill Biden represents Team USA at the Opening Ceremonies Dr. Jill Biden took her first solo trip abroad this week, representing … Read More
The New Challenges to Roe v. Wade: Breaking Down Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
By Paige Leiser, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern The pending Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, is the most severe challenge to abortion rights in the United States. This week, we … Read More
THE NWPC WEEKLY: WOMEN IN THE NEWS: 7/19-7/23
By Paige Leiser, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Story 1: Congresswoman Joyce Beatty Stands Up for Voting Rights The battle continues for voting rights in the United States, and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty is on … Read More
The New Challenges to Roe v. Wade: Racial Injustice and Reproductive Health
By Paige Leiser, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern As discussed last week, through legislative initiatives like the Momnibus Act of 2021, many efforts are being taken to mitigate the systemic issue of Black maternal … Read More
The New Challenges to Roe v. Wade: Recent Positive Legislative Actions Supporting Reproductive Health Care in the United States
By Paige Leiser, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern In the last few weeks, this blog has focused on the negative, regressive governmental actions that shape abortion rights and reproductive health access in the United … Read More
Happy 50th Anniversary NWPC!
CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S POLITICAL CAUCUS ON SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021! Founded in 1971, the National Women’s Political Caucus is a multi-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in the … Read More
THE NWPC WEEKLY: WOMEN IN THE NEWS: 7/2-7/8
By Paige Leiser, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Story 1: Amy Gutmann Appointed the Next Ambassador of Germany President Biden has selected Amy Gutmann as the next U.S. Ambassador to Germany. Gutmann currently serves … Read More
The New Challenges to Roe v. Wade: State-Level Attacks on Reproductive Rights
By Paige Leiser, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Moving away from our focus on the Supreme Court, this week, we will explore some of the many state-level actions taken against reproductive rights in the … Read More
