The Charlotte Women’s Movement, along with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the ACLU of North Carolina, the Reproductive Rights Coalition, the Charlotte Reproductive Action Network, Healthcare Justice of NC, and other progressive organizations will be holding the “Fighting for Our Reproductive Rights” rally on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 am in First Ward Park. CWM …
BY GINA NAVARRETE, Opinion Contributor, Charlotte Observer Equal Pay Day is March 24 this year. This date changes year by year because it represents how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. The Census Bureau reports that last year women in this country earned 81 cents …
Update on 2021 Women’s March The Charlotte Women’s Movement strongly believes that doing what is best for our community means prioritizing health and safety. With COVID-19 infections continuing to rise and the reduced capacity at hospitals, we feel it would be irresponsible to hold a march at this moment. What began four years ago and …
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, watch Kamala Harris make history! Join us at 11 a.m. for an online inauguration watch party Since we can’t gather in-person this year, we’ll gather virtually to support and cheer on Kamala for becoming the first woman Vice President of the United States of America! Come to the Charlotte Women’s …
Getting Elected: Laura Meier’s Transformational Journey to County Commissioner Charlotte Women’s Movement is grateful for the leadership and dedication of Laura Meier as Co-President from 2018-2020. Her work and energy on a wide variety of community issues shows she is well prepared to provide leadership in her new position as a Mecklenburg County Commissioner representing …
The State Board offers the following tips for Election Day voters: On Election Day, polls across North Carolina are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters in line at 7:30 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot. Lines tend to be longer before and after normal business hours. Find your Election Day polling …
You did your civic duty and voted early, or will be voting Tuesday Nov 3, but our work, even then, is not yet done. Regardless of your political affiliation it’s important that we let the entire democratic process play out in a calm and professional manner. The Carter Center in partnership with MeckMIN (Charlotte’s Interfaith …
THE ERA: There are incredible equality advocates in each state working to educate voters of our need to fix the equality gap in our Constitution. Come out and join us, celebrate voting for women and candidates who support passing the ERA in NC. #USEYOURVOICE and sign the RVG to let your legislators know that you support …
by Mary Hopper Voting seems very different this year. At 79 years of age, many of them spent being active in campaigns at all levels, I have never felt such a sense of joy at casting my vote. I am not alone. Voting has become something to share; how, when, where messages flood my inbox. …
Charlotte March to the Polls Marching together seemed so right as we’ve all worked together over these past four years to #useyourvoice and to #takeaction. Thank you to all the individuals and the coalition of amazing advocacy groups who supported our March to the Polls including: Charlotte Women’s Movement Charlotte Area Liberal Moms CHARLOTTE PRIDE …
Rally on Oct. 17 to Honor the Legacy and Work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and to Get Out The Vote On Saturday, Oct, 17, women’s groups across the country will march to send “an unmistakable message” opposing the Administration’s pre-election attempt to fill the seat of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), leading feminist activist …
She Votes Now #SheVotesNow is a project created by three amazing young women, Lanvy Phan, Jacqueline Dinh and Jordan Henderson. We present the full project here (to be updated as each weekly installment is published), so you can read more thoroughly about some amazing Black women who worked tirelessly throughout their lives, and against long …
by Mary Hopper First thank you for taking the time to be educated on the judge races. As you may have noticed, roughly a half of the races on the ballot are for judgeships While the Charlotte Women’s Movement does not endorse, we will attempt to give you some resources so you can make educated …
Note: To find other articles on this website about local election information search Election 2020. In the upcoming November 2020 election, four candidates are vying for one open seat on the board of supervisors for The Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District: Gregory Denlea Rich George Duncan St. Clair David Michael Rice The Board has …
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CALL TO ACTION 36 Republican Senators went on the record in 2016 opposing an election year vote on a new member of the U.S. Supreme Court following the death of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia eight months before the November federal elections. Where are they now? There was hope that at least a handful of them …
Join Us in Paying Tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg It is a somber day for our country. Like many of you, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a true American icon: a role model and lasting source of inspiration for women and young people. A woman who …