321ACTION: November 26, 2024
Congress has recessed for the Thanksgiving holiday. They still have two must-do items left on their agenda before the end of the year - funding the federal government and passing the National Defense Authorization Act. Congress is expected to once again temporarily extend current funding into early next year, and pair this “continuing resolution” with a disaster aid package to help communities respond from hurricanes and other natural disasters. Meanwhile, lawmakers with outstanding legislative priorities that are still waiting for Congressional action will try to attach them to these moving vehicles or other must-pass legislation that comes up in the next several weeks. The Senate will also continue confirming judges.
Ready to make a difference?
Here are three ways to get started:
3. Join our 16 Days of Activism Campaign
Yesterday was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the first of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Follow JWI’s I Believe Israeli Women Instagram account and help us raise awareness about gender-based violence by reposting and amplifying this campaign, beginning with our first video.
2. Support access to SNAP benefits
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps) helps tens of millions of Americans meet their basic nutritional needs. However, SNAP benefits are at risk. Take action to support access to SNAP benefits using this mini-toolkit from the Food Research and Action Center.
1. Learn more on the laws protecting, or harming, pregnant women
A recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association found that barriers to reproductive health services and to divorce during pregnancy threaten the health and safety of pregnant people. Laws restricting divorce during pregnancy were associated with higher homicide rates, and access to reproductive health services were associated with lower homicide rates. Read more here.
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As reproductive rights continue to face legal challenges nationwide, it is critical to confirm judges to the federal bench who will not substitute their personal beliefs for sound legal reasoning to strip away women’s bodily autonomy. Click here to email your Senators and urge them to confirm the remaining judicial nominees and to urge Senate Leadership to continue to prioritize judicial confirmations.