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Women's Voices Regular Programming To Resume in SeptemberAfter a busy summer when members of Women's Voices hosted a book discussion group, marched in the St. Louis Pride Parade, solicited signatures for the Missouri Health Care For All initiative at Jeff Smith's 3-on-3 basketball tournament and community fair, and continued plans to co-sponsor a candidate forum on poverty issues in September, we're taking a few weeks off! Our regular educational programs will resume on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Ethical Society on Clayton Rd. Watch this space for an announcement of the program as well as news of other activities coming up this fall. Dues for the 2008-09 year are due, and your $25 check to Women's Voices may be sent to Mary Clemons, 412 Greenleaf, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Who We AreWe are a group of ardent, progressive St. Louis area women who finally got fed up.We became so concerned about the direction of this country and where its priorities seem to be that we decided we must do something. From our frustration and determination, Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice was born. We are not fund-raisers. We are not envelope-stuffers. We are not a single-issue group. And we do not want to re-invent the wheel. Therefore, we have built an organization that enables us to study many different issues and take action for a variety of causes. We frequently support other progressive organizations in their efforts. But first, we study and learn about the issues. Our members are curious, creative, competent and caring. We believe in doing something meaningful in support of our values, and we have great fun and camaraderie in doing so. If you would like to add your voice to ours, we welcome you to join us. |
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to members of the U. S. Conference of Mayors, who voted to discontinue the regular use of bottled water for their meetings and employees. (The Environment Focus Group of Women's Voices supports the "Think Outside The Bottle" campaign and supports increasing the use of tap water.)
to members of the Missouri Legislature, who completed their currrent session without taking any action to restore health care benefits to Missouri residents who were cut from the Medicaid program in 2005.
to the smart and compassionate Missouri voters who declined to sign the so-called "Missouri Civil Rights Initiative," which would have put an anti-affirmative action measure on the ballot in November.
to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., which is now offering a three-month supply of certain prescription drugs for $10. In 2006 Wal-Mart launched a program to sell generic drugs for $4.
to Jennifer's Pharmacy in Clayton, which is discontinuing the use of plastic bags throughout the store. Alternate bags, which have no environmental impact, are available for a small fee. Customers who insist on a plastic bag will be charged for each bag they use. Women's Voices commends Jennifer's Pharmacy for its leadership on this issue.
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