WORDS OF CHOICE FILM SCREENING And DISCUSSION

NYC: WORDS OF CHOICE FILM SCREENING And DISCUSSION
April 3, 2008, 7 pm
Bluestockings Bookstore and Cafe, NYC
172 ALLEN STREET, Lower East Side

*SCREENING of WORDS OF CHOICE ON FILM DVD Version

*POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION ABOUT REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM:
Cindy Cooper, creator of Words of Choice; Stephanie MORIN of The Women's Liberation Birth Control Project in NYC about ongoing activities; and Anita Schillhorn van Veek and Diana Whitten, co-producers of the pro-choice film-in-progress, "Vessel," will show a trailer.

Bluestockings does not charge for events. Bluestockings says: "A donation jar will be circulated." No one is turned away for lack of funds.

This event is part of SUPPORT WOMEN ARTISTS NOW by the Fund for Women Artists. Read more: http://www.womenarts.org

DIRECTIONS: Bluestockings at 172 Allen Street is between Rivington and Stanton, which is one block south of Houston and 1st Avenue. F train to 2nd Ave., exit on 1st Ave; or J/M/Z to Essex-Delancey.

The morning after...

Yesterday was Back Up Your Birth Control Day... a campaign dedicated to spreading the word about emergency contraception (EC), the safe and effective method of backing up your birth control. More than a hundred women’s health and medical organizations, students, and individuals organized across the nation for the seventh annual Back Up Your Birth Control Day of Action.

While the FDA decision that made EC available over-the-counter to women 18 and older was a victory, the high cost of EC over-the-counter, usually between $40-60 in pharmacies nationwide, is a continuing barrier to some women accessing EC.

To find out more about how to get involved, go here.

CLPP Annual Conference!

A project of the Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program

Register online here

Come to the FREE conference on April 4-6 2008 and be part of building a unified movement for social justice!

On April 4-6, 2008, campus and community activists will be gathering at Hampshire College to unite for reproductive justice. We are expecting a large turnout—last year there were over 1100 participants from the US and abroad. We offer more than 40 workshops and trainings. Conference speakers address reproductive freedom as it relates to a broad range of social justice initiatives including economic justice, health care reform, racial equality, freedom from violence, immigrant rights, climate justice, and LGBTQ rights, just to name a few.

Over the weekend, you will deepen your understanding of issues you already know about, make new connections, and unite with others who are passionate about working for social justice.

For more information, check out our website at clpp.hampshire.edu or contact us at (413) 559-6976 or clpp@hampshire.edu.

Job Opening at NARAL NY

NARAL Pro-Choice New York is seeking a Field Canvass Director. This person must be fully committed to protecting reproductive health rights for women, have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and previous managing experience. Canvassing, fundraising and/or organizing experience strongly preferred. Responsibilities include managing and training staff, fundraising, educating citizens about current threats to women’s health rights. Full time position, excellent training provided, limited travel required. Salary is $670-$710/week plus bonus and benefits package.

Please send cover letter and resume to Katherine Grainger at kgrainger@prochoiceny.org no later than 3/31/2008.