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January is Poverty Awareness Month. Here are some facts: Texas has a high rate of poverty, and it’s been rising in the last several years. One in five Texans, or about four million of us, live in poverty. Nearly a … Continue reading →

It has not been a good few months for women’s health, particularly in Texas. Austin NOW has been out there doing what we can. I represented us at the giant headache that was the Women’s Health Program hearing, and THAT’S … Continue reading →

What:  Love Your Body Day Celebration, including a resource fair, performances, participative art, and more! When: Sunday, October 16, 2011, from 1:00 – 5:00PM Where: 5604 Manor Austin NOW invites women, girls, and those who care about them to join … Continue reading →

This workshop was, no kidding, life-changing. We all just kind of sat there saying “Wow” at the end. Using the word “leadership” as an acronym and guide, facilitators Candace Cabbil and Kathryn Flewellen gave us an incredibly useful toolkit. L … Continue reading →

There was a lot of great stuff in Friday’s plenary session on legislation and communications – how we can craft clear, convincing messages about our issues. Juhu Thukral of the Opportunity Agenda shared some of the results of their research … Continue reading →

It has been a tough couple of years for women in Texas. Every two years, the overwhelmingly white, overwhelmingly male legislature chips away at abortion rights and what used to be one of the best systems of family planning clinics … Continue reading →