End-of-Week Actions: Stop Stupak!

Far from being abortion-neutral, the Stupak/Pitts Amendment, dictated in a back room by the Catholic Bishops and its army of lobbyists, is a giant step backward for women's right to choose. Millions of poor and middle class women will be denied abortion coverage and millions more will lose the coverage they already have. In fact, George Washington University has released analysis showing that the amendment would essentially all coverage for abortion under any health plan.  This means that women's health care is still being treated as less than essential. Sign a petition to your Senators telling them that this is unacceptable in any health reform bill. Can you write a letter to the editor today urging Congress to keep the anti-choice "Stupak amendment" out of the final health care bill? Click here to get started, MoveOn.org makes it easy!

JOIN US TO RALLY & PHONE BANK FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH

THIS FRIDAY: Rally outside the Federal Courthouse in Downtown LA
When: Friday, November 20th, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Where: 312 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 (cross streets Temple and Spring)
We'll have signs and chants for you, but feel free to make your own and bring friends! RSVP to grassroots@pp-la.org so that we have enough materials for everyone!

MONDAY 11/23 & 11/30: Phone Bank into Key Congressional Districts
When: Monday, November 23rd & 30th, 10am-1pm
Where: 400 W 30th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (just west of Grand)
We'll provide you with training, scripts and lunch. Help educate Californians about the Stupak ban and connect them with their Congressional Rep's office! RSVP to grassroots@pp-la.org.

WEDNESDAY, 12/2 Lobbying in D.C. & local Senate Offices
On Wednesday, Dec. 2, abortion rights supporters will gather in Washington, D.C., to lobby the Senate and rally for health care reform that ensures women's access to reproductive health care. We want to know if you're planning to be at the National Lobby Day and Rally and/or if you're interested in other volunteer opportunities on this critical issue. Fill out our volunteer online form NOW.

Local California Senators' offices are:

San Francisco:
Senator Dianne Feinstein: One Post Street, Suite 2450, San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 393-0707 Fax: (415) 393-0710
Senator Barbara Boxer: 1700 Montgomery Street, Suite 240, San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 403-0100 (202) 224-0454 fax
Los Angeles:
Senator Dianne Feinstein: 11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 914-7300 Fax: (310) 914-7318
Senator Barbara Boxer: 312 N. Spring Street, Suite 1748, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 894-5000 (202) 224-0357 fax
San Diego:
Senator Dianne Feinstein: 750 B Street, Suite 1030, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 231-9712 Fax: (619) 231-1108
Senator Barbara Boxer: 600 B Street, Suite 2240, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-3884 (202) 228-3863 fax
Fresno:
Senator Dianne Feinstein: 2500 Tulare Street, Suite 4290, Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: (559) 485-7430 Fax: (559) 485-9689
Senator Barbara Boxer: 2500 Tulare Street, Suite 5290, Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 497-5109 (202) 228-3864 fax
Sacramento:
Senator Barbara Boxer: 501 I Street, Suite 7-600, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 448-2787 (202) 228-3865 fax
Inland Empire:
3403 10th Street, Suite 704, Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 684-4849 (202) 228-3868 fax

Who: National Organization for Women and Allies
What: National Lobby Day and Rally to Stop Stupak-Pitts
Where: Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. & local Senate offices
When: Wed, Dec. 2, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
More information and action ideas are online, including details on a rally with NOW President Terry O'Neill in Pennsylvania this Saturday, Nov. 21.