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NEWS ABOUT: National Organization for Women

National Organization for Women stories: 4 news summaries

(Newser) - Sarah Palin has a new ally in her feud with David Letterman: the National Organization for Women. "The sexualization of girls and women in the media is reaching new lows these days," NOW says on its website, taking particular offense at Letterman's remark about Palin looking like a... More »

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sexism • late night talk show • late night host • David Letterman • Late Night • National Organization for Women • Sarah Palin • jokes • Bristol Palin • Willow Palin

Facing Palin,
6 Women's Groups Endorse Obama

NOW gives Dem its first nod since Ferraro

Sep 17, 08 7:49 AM CDT
(AP) - Six women's rights groups endorsed Barack Obama for president yesterday, asserting the historic selection of Sarah Palin does not make up for John McCain's lack of support on issues important to women. One of those groups was the National Organization for Women, which has not endorsed a presidential candidate since... More »

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Barack Obama • feminism • women • Kim Gandy • National Organization for Women • Feminist Majority • political endorsement • white women

Feminist Group Slams Kennedy for Obama Pick

Endorsement is 'the ultimate betrayal' of women, advocate says

Jan 28, 08 7:45 PM CST
(Newser) - Feminists denounced Ted Kennedy today for endorsing Barack Obama, calling it "the ultimate betrayal," the Times Union reports. The National Organization for Women's New York chapter released a statement that Kennedy has "joined the list of progressive white men who can't or won't handle the prospect of... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • feminism • New York • Ted Kennedy • endorsement • National Organization for Women

Matthews: Hillary Jab Was 'Nasty'

Beleaguered Hardball host backs down from anti-Hillary remarks 

Jan 18, 08 8:17 AM CST
(Newser) - It took protesters outside NBC's studios, a letter of complaint signed by Gloria Steinem, and a little pressure from on high, but after 10 days Hardball host Chris Matthews backed down from sexist remarks about Hillary Clinton, the Washington Post reports. He admitted last night that saying Clinton's political career... More »

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Hillary Clinton • feminism • Bill Clinton • sexism • Chris Matthews • National Women's Political Caucus • NOW • Gloria Steinem • Kim Gandy • National Organization for Women • Feminist Majority

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