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The purpose of NOW is to take action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society now, exercising all the privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men.
AZ NOW Activities
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- April 21st | Legislative Meeting
- April 22nd | CPIC Monthly Meeting | Topic: AZ Budget - What it Says, What it Means.
- June 24th | CPIC Monthly Meeting | Topic: Endorsed Women Candidates addressing Women's Issues
- July 22nd | CPIC Monthly Meeting | Topic: Forum on School Board Races & Candidates
- August 26th | CPIC Monthly Meeting | Topic: Forum on initiatives and referendum on the AZ ballot.
- September 23rd | CPIC Monthly Meeting | Topic: What's on my Ballot?
All are Welcome!
At the upcoming CPIC NOW legislative meeting, several urgent issues will be addressed to advance women’s rights and equality:
- Legislative Concerns:
- Persistence of Statute 13-3604: Discussion on the need to repeal this statute, crucial for victims’ justice.
- Prayer against Abortion on the Senate Floor: Reviewing the implications of using religious expressions during legislative sessions.
- Key Issues and Actions:
- Reproductive Rights: Update on the Arizona ballot measure needing signatures, led by Julie.
- Racial Justice: Deliberations on the restrictive covenant bill SB1432 and discussions on reparations.
- Violence Against Women: Addressing a Supreme Court case on abusers’ access to guns and concerns about gender self-ID laws from international cases.
- LGBTQIA+ Rights and Constitutional Equality: Focus on promoting respectful language and supporting the Equal Rights Amendment.
- Organizational Updates and Events:
- AZ NOW PAC: Update from Marie on PAC activities and strategy.
- Announcements: Promotion of the Fried Festival on April 20 and the fundraiser play on May 9 at Phoenix Theatre.
This meeting will strategize on pressing issues, mobilize support for legislative actions, and plan for significant upcoming events, central to NOW’s mission of advocating for equality and justice.
Location: Online
Eddie Sissons currently works as a consultant with Res She has worked in a variety of nonprofit and governmental settings where she has gained expertise in on policy issues ranging from welfare reform, child support, behavioral health, payday lending, and healthcare. Eddie has extensive experience with social-governmental-community policy settings in Arizona. She has a Master’s in Public Administration and a B.S. in Political Science summa cum laude from Arizona State University.earch Advisory Services.
Location: Online
Arizona National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (AZ NOW PAC) works to elect more uncompromising feminists to local office (state, city, county and school board elected positions).
Location: Online
Put on by the AZ NOW PAC.
Location: Online
Dianne Post, CPIC President and Legal Liason will be presenting a forum that will describe the initiatives on the November ballot.
Location: Online
Julie Karcis, Treasurer and longstanding board member of AZ NOW and CPIC NOW will present information on the down ballot races.
