Prickly City is a political comic strip that pokes fun at current affairs from a conservative perspective, sort of a counterpoint to Doonesbury.
Ok, this really doesn't have anything to do with women, although the issues certainly are; but, remember those "WASSUUUUUUP" commercials? Here's a little Saturday morning funny for you.
The latest polling from the Public Policy Institute of California shows Prop. 4 still very much up in the air, with 46% planning to vote yes, and 44% opposed.
We can still defeat this dangerous measure, that would put California's most vulnerable teens at risk, but we need your help!
Please donate to the campaign so that they can get the truth out to California voters. We know that when people are informed about the very real risks of Prop. 4, they vote against it, but too many people don't know the facts.
We have less than two weeks to get the word out! Volunteer with the No on 4 campaign, and spread the truth by sending an email about Prop. 4 to friends and family.
You can also join CA NOW and the Feminist Majority in our get out the vote efforts on Election Day. Sign up to volunteer for Election Day work and phonebanking.
The Economists' Policy Group for Women's Issues has released their grading of the Presidential candidates. The non-partisan organization was formed in 1992 to evaluate the positions of presidential candidates on economic issues affecting women. The two candidates were graded in ten categories, and the final grade was Obama: B, McCain: D.
From the report: "The financial crisis and the threat of severe recession make it particularly important that the next president be cognizant of the problems that women face, and be determined to address those problems. Women of all ages and children will be among those hardest hit by the recession because they already comprise a majority of Americans living in poverty. And women perform a majority of low-wage and unpaid carework in precarious economic circumstances. It is important that the policies taken to deal with economic distress account for the situation and interests of American women and their families." Read the full report.
The economy is taking a harder toll on California too. Governor Schwarzenegger will be calling a special session of the Legislature in November to tackle the state's growing financial crisis.
The budget is already at least $3 billion in the red, and is expected to fall further behind as the economic crisis worsens. Although the special session will not be called until after the election, it would be filled by current Assemblymembers and state Senators, not the newly elected officials. Legislators are expected to take up emergency budget cuts and tax increases, which may be easier to pass once the election is over.
We'll keep you informed on how much harder California's social safety net programs will be hit when the special session convenes, and let you know what you can do to help protect low-income women and children during the financial crunch.
The latest Prop. 8 poll from the California Public Policy Institute confirms that support really has shifted towards the anti-marriage equality "Yes" side. No on Prop. 8 is still leading slightly, with 52% opposed and 44 percent in favor. However, a poll last month by the same group showed Prop. 8 losing by 14 points, 41 to 55 percent.
The poll reveals the complexity of the issue of marriage equality, because a majority of those polled (49%) actually oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to legally marry. Approximately 20% of likely voters oppose same-sex marriage but also plan to vote 'no' on Prop. 8.
The polls are also giving varied results. One done this month for the Knights of Columbus, which has poured more than $1.2 million into "yes on 8," showed Prop. 8 ahead 52 to 43 percent, and a SurveyUSA poll last week had Prop. 8 with a narrow lead of 48-45%.
During an appearance on the "Ellen" show, Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden called Proposition 8 "regressive" and "unfair". 72% of Obama voters say that they'll vote 'no' on Prop. 8, which makes voter turn-out essential. CA NOW Is partnering with the Feminist Majority on a major get-out-the-vote campaign, including phone banking and actions on Election Day. Do your part to defeat 8 & 4 by joining us to volunteer!
You can also write a "No on Prop. 8" letter to the editor of your local newspaper.
Kudos to Hollywood NOW President Lindsey Horvath, who has an article up on the Huffington Post about The Future of Feminism.
Check it out!
San Francisco's Proposition K would decriminalize prostitution in the city by removing local law enforcement's power to prosecute sex workers.
Many sex workers believe that decriminalization will help them to get police help with assault cases, allow them to talk openly to health care providers, and reduce social stigma.
Other advocates fear that decriminalization will lead to a rise in sex trafficking, encourage pimps and johns, and tie the hands of police.
We're asking you - what do you think the results of Prop. K's passage will be, good or bad?
Does decriminalization of sex work help women, or hurt them?
Michael Giluso and his husband are holding the rally above in Santa Clara County against Prop 8. They recommend to others to do the same in their neighborhood. Their rally last week was included in a piece in the San Jose Mercury News , which was apparently the most emailed story in the whole publication that day. Some of their signs said things like, "Straight and Voting no on 8!" and "No on h8!" The 15 people that occupied that street corner for a few hours could have made a difference in an undecided voter. Whatever you can do to help defeat this dangerous Prop., please take action.
If Prop. 8 is successful, it will be the first time that a denial of legally established rights has been written into the California state Constitution. Current polls are still showing Prop. 8 supporters leading. A "yes" vote on Prop. 8 means taking away same-sex couples' right to marry in California, leaving California trailing behind states like Massachusetts and Connecticut.
A study of marriage licenses estimates that about 11,440 gay couples have now married in California. Hundreds more are rushing to get to the altar before November 4th, in case Prop. 8 is successful.
The Yes on 8 campaign has used the influx of money to pay for deceptive advertising that has flooded the state and changed voters from opposing Prop. 8 to supporting it.
The California Progress Report did a piece debunking the myths of the Prop. 8 campaign, and during the required legislative hearing on Prop. 8 Assemblymember Dave Jones confronted Prop. 8 supporters on their misleading campaign.
Take action against the deception and support loving families in California. No on Prop. 8!
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