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DC NOW

Advocating for women & girls in the district of columbia

Chapter meetings are now at the beginning of all of our book clubs 

Upcoming Events

  • October Book Club: "The Women of the Far Right" by Eviane Leidig
    October Book Club: "The Women of the Far Right" by Eviane Leidig
    Sun, Oct 20
    Washington
    Oct 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Washington, 400 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
    Oct 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Washington, 400 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
    Book club at Teaism Eviane Leidig offers an in-depth look into the world of far-right women influencers, exploring the digital lives they cultivate as they seek new recruits for white nationalism.
  • Women's March 2024
    Women's March 2024
    Sat, Nov 02
    Freedom Plaza
    Nov 02, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Freedom Plaza, Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC 20004, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Freedom Plaza, Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC 20004, USA
    Another women's march
  • Virtual Election Watch party
    Virtual Election Watch party
    Tue, Nov 05
    https://meet.google.com/kxc-kaqf-tpn
    Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    https://meet.google.com/kxc-kaqf-tpn
    Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    https://meet.google.com/kxc-kaqf-tpn
    Virtual Election Watch party for the 2024 Presidential Election
  • Fiber Art by Women at the Renwick
    Fiber Art by Women at the Renwick
    Sat, Nov 09
    Renwick Gallery
    Nov 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Renwick Gallery , 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW #1, Washington, DC 20006, USA
    Nov 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Renwick Gallery , 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW #1, Washington, DC 20006, USA
    Let's see this exhibit centered on women's fiber art! https://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/fiber-art-by-women
  • Hybrid DCNOW Chapter Meeting + Budget vote + happy hour
    Hybrid DCNOW Chapter Meeting + Budget vote + happy hour
    Wed, Dec 04
    Madhatter
    Dec 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Madhatter , 1319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
    Dec 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Madhatter , 1319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
    vote for our chapter budget plus regular chapter meeting. this is hybrid.
Interview with Sherry Boschert and Title IX | DC NOW Podcast | 04.14.2022
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Interview with Sherry Boschert and Title IX | DC NOW Podcast | 04.14.2022

Today's podcast features a special guest, journalist and author Sherry Boschert, to teach us a little bit about Title IX. SHERRY BOSCHERT BLOG AND BOOKS: http://www.sherryboschert.com/ TABLE OF CONTENTS: 00:00:00 - Sherry's Background 00:02:26 - What was life like for girls before Title IX? 00:11:53 - Who were the major players in developing Title IX? 00:19:36 - How can we get the word out to universities and HBCUs about Title IX? 00:25:35 - How has Title IX been used to address sexual assault and rape on campus? 00:29:55 - What are the legal burdens for school courts as opposed to legal courts? 00:34:57 - Can a woman filing a Title IX suit also pursue criminal charges against a perpetrator? 00:44:06 - What does true justice for survivors, perpetrators, and intersectional justice mean to you? 00:50:36 - What are your thoughts on non-consensual pelvic floor exams? 00:51:54 - How do you address the claim that Title IX forces schools to cut sports programs? 00:58:50 - How has capitalism affected the opportunities provided for women and girls to play sports at school? 01:02:00 - A note on the purpose of sports in education 01:09:00 - What advice would you have for female listeners? 01:13:00 - What is something about Title IX that most people don't know? 01:20:00 - What benefits do non-athlete female students see from Title IX? 01:24:00 - What are the benefits of full inclusion in athletics for women and girls? 01:26:00 - What are you working on next? FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wash_dcnow/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Wash_DCNOW/

“A feminist is anyone who recognizes

the equality and full humanity of

women and men.”

- Gloria Steinem

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