Nice post - thanks!

That have a woman or child in our lives. Someone dear that we all wish to protect.

Thank you polichick!

I do know that I'm a better man when all women have a chance to be the best they can be, without men trying to prevent that...

Thank you and Happy Independence Day to us all.

Therefore it is imperative that we not just "go along" and stay silent about superstitious nonsense just because it is "faith."

the whole "biology is destiny" bs.

It's intrinsic. Physical strength=control. I think it was The First Oppression, historically.

and Vice President Wendy Davis.
It's going to happen. We women are DONE with this bullshit.

:kick:

As we speak the GOPers in house and senate are trying to make this a sweeping law across the USA. First and foremost, we need to vote these assholes out of office in towns, cities, states and country.

Apparently GOPers truly fear losing their majority in many of the GOPer run states and possible congress and with that fear coupled with paranoia they are growing more insane, if thats possible.

Also, besides effing with women's bodies, they are effing with the overall civil liberties. We must progress not regress.

and I think I like the first one best (today).

kneecapped Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's attempt to remove sexual assault prosecution in the military from the chain of command.

Perhaps it is time to start the New Women's Party given that the Democrats take us for granted and do little or nothing to help us. Make them earn our vote.

If they call a national meeting I will be there.

My starting list of keynote speakers:

Kirsten Gillibrand
Elizabeth Warren
Nancy Pelosi
Kamala Harris
Wendy Davis
Hillary Clinton
Joy Ann Reid
Rachel Maddow
Gloria Steinem
Barbara Boxer

Add your choices.

ETA:

Barbara Lee
Cecile Richards
Tammy Duckworth

That is why I added "New".

Nancy Pelosi

... of keynote speakers. Why not Jennifer Granholm?

I Luv the Guv.

up to support each other's causes. The corporations are funding and press, the religious right are the boots on the ground, and the anti-government, small government types are active 24/7 rabble rousing. The Democrats don't need to divide any more. We need to encourage and support female candidates, female involvement, and pro-female politicians. We also need to form a bond with others who are helping us with this fight. There are many, many men involved in our fight. The LGBT crowd provides immense support, and we can't discount the support from minorities in this country. While the promotion of women in politics is a never ending fight, now is the time to embrace each other's causes and show unity. Like your mother taught you, safety in numbers.

than form a new party. We can strike out and spend our efforts on a New Women's Party, but I think we need to corral the efforts of all our supporters and promote women within the Democratic party. We're easier to conquer when we're divided.

I would add Michele Obama and Ashley Judd~

I didn't mean to sidetrack your great OP but I have just had enough of the status quo. Like others in this thread I am also in my late 60s and hate hate hate this return to mid-last century.

Ashley Judd would be great but I don't know if Michele can participate until after 2016 but oh if she would... We also have a lot of young women in entertainment who speak out. Kerry Washington, Rosario Dawson, America Ferrara, Anne Hathaway and Eva Longoria to name a few.

I called Senator Gillibrand's office right after Levin slammed the lid on her boiling frustration and suggested that when the Armed Services appropriation bill comes to the floor of the Senate that she not just try to get her amendment reintroduced that Levin had removed but that she actually try a full blown filibuster. That is the way I will know that someone in DC is paying attention to what is going on out here in the sticks and for women to hear a voice.

Today I am flying the flag upside down.

You didn't side track my OP. I posted it to draw attention to Women. Our issues and Our Voice! You paid attention Durham D, as did many others and I am glad.

I welcome your input. This issue should be on the greatest page, at the Top, every damn day until it's over.

I understand your frustration. We are fighting the same issues over and over, from the list at the link in my OP~

Tragic that women have to fight for their rights. It's a sure sign of our culture's insanity that it has become a necessity. But my hope is that it will bring about the necessary changes we so desperately need for our survival.

I'm pushing 60, for crying out loud. I certainly hope my younger sisters heed the danger. Bagger bastards. I'm still up for a fight, though!

I'm 68 and standing beside you and all my sisters in this fight.

Majority. Arrgh! We older ones need to remind the younger ones what life was like before Roe v Wade. A nightmare.

Many of us have been trying to warn the younger women for years. I'm willing to stand with them, but not in place of them. They need to take up the banner and fight, and if they do I will certainly be there.

They need to step up too. No woman can afford to ignore what they are trying to do to us.

marching back in the day. I can't believe we have to do this shit again.

It IS time for younger women to step up.

tired.

I am up for the fight too!

Together we can~

Until that is the case, our work is not done. Of course, a woman's work is never done.

Thanks so much for those beautiful pictures and quotes!

That is fabulous, DinahMoeHum!

Most of us respect women and trust them to make their own decisions without outside interference!

Tired of this BS, but ready to fight again. I, too, like many posters here, am pushing 60. Allrighty then, define my retirement years as 'takin' it to the streets'. I am there.

Enough of this misogynist crapola.

This will continue as long as we let it.

I've already been through this fight once. They'll lose this time too.

We will Stand Together!

again. Wish it didn't have to be. Sigh.

Happy Fourth of July~



http://theobamadiary.com/2013/07/04/america-the-beautiful/

Happy 4th Cha~

was the last picture~

" You know who's Beautiful?
Read the first word."

Such strength and a serene beautiful soul.

Cha

Mahalo for making me go back and read it. I was on my way out yesterday and didn't get the small print. this time I pull out my magnifying glass.

sheshe

> Cha

Wish us luck!

I will be there with you in spirit!

I may not be a woman, but I support this fight. I especially dislike all the DUers around here that seem to think the best way to fight the GOP on this and other issues is for us to run away!

Texas is my home. I know it's a concept too many can't wrap their heads around, but I ain't leaving! I'm going to help turn this state blue again, despite the defeatist members here that would just as soon leave us to fend off the GOP ourselves.

mother, daughter or wife that you love. Someone that you want to protect!

It is our fight, all of us together. I know that for all the naysayers, there is a large majority that Stands with Texas. It's time to Stand and Fight, kentauros, together. For a Blue Texas and for women everywhere.

And here's to the continued growth of Moral Mondays and Witness Wednesdays in NC! I know the GOP is going to do as much damage as they can before they're thrown out next election cycle, but that damage can be undone! We just have to be persistent in our fight against them.

it seems like it's always your time. I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how tired I'd be if I were an older lady, having fought and won this a few times now, just to have wave after wave of benighted cretins storming the barricades every few years. My heart goes out to all women. I have been preparing my two daughters with the information they'll need when they get old enough to join the fight, but it really pisses me off that they will enter adulthood wearing a target on their backs for religious patriarchal freaks.

I posted about this the other day. Amazing article.

Here is a clip...go read the rest. It is inspiring.