ACTIVISM AND POLITICS
California Abortion Rights Action League (CARAL)
Dedicated to defending the rights of all women to have access
to a full range of reproductive choices.
www.caral.org
California Elected Women’s Association
Provides leadership and campaign trainings, networking opportunities,
and policy discussion forums for women interested in or who hold
elected and appointed offices.
http://www.cewaer.org
Center for the American Woman and Politics
To promote greater understanding and knowledge about women's participation
in politics and government.
www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cawp
EMILY'S List
The nationwide network of political donors helping to elect pro-choice
Democratic women.
www.emilyslist.org
Feminist Majority Foundation
Dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence
and empowering women economically,
socially, and politically.
www.feminist.org
League of Women Voters
Encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in
government, works to increase understanding of major public policy
issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.
www.lwv.org
National Abortion Rights Action League
NARAL's goals: better access to more effective contraceptive options
and better access to other kinds of reproductive health care and
information.
www.naral.org
National Breast Cancer Coalition
NBCC is a grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to ending
breast cancer.
www.natlbcc.org
National Organization for Women (NOW)
NOW is dedicated to making legal, political, social and economic
change in our society in order to
achieve our goal, which is to eliminate sexism and end all oppression.
www.now.org
National Women's Political Caucus
The only national, grassroots membership organization dedicated
to increasing the number
of pro-choice women in elected and appointed office regardless
of party affiliation.
www.nwpc.org
Women’s Action for New Directions
WAND empowers women to act politically to reduce violence and
militarism, and redirect excessive military resources toward unmet
human and environmental needs.
http://www.wand.org/wand_home.htm
Women’s Environment and Development Organization
WEDO is an international organization that advocates for women’s
equality in global policy. It seeks to empower women as decision
makers to achieve economic, social and gender justice, a healthy,
peaceful planet and human rights for all.
http://www.wedo.org/
RESPECT Sacramento
Respect Sacramento works to create safe schools for all sexual
minority people in Sacramento area schools. Our mission is to
create change at the grassroots level, with one of our primary
goals being the ability to respond to local concerns with the
sort of flexibility and creativity that may not coincide with
the directives of a larger national body.
http://www.respectsacramento.org/
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DISABILITY
ISSUES
National Women's Health Info Center/Women with Disabilities
Our site on the World Wide Web can help you link to, read, and
download a wide variety of women's health-related material developed
by the Department of Health and Human Services, other Federal
agencies, and private sector resources.
www.4woman.gov/wwd
The Ragged Edge (magazine)
You'll find the best in today's writing about society's "ragged
edge" issues: medical rationing,
genetic discrimination, assisted suicide, long-term care, attendant
services.
www.ragged-edge-mag.com
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DISCRIMINATION
AND HARASSMENT
California Department of Fair Employment & Housing
Their mission is to protect the people of California from unlawful
discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations,
and from the perpetration of acts of hate violence.
www.dfeh.ca.gov
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FINANCES/INVESTING
Women's Equity Fund
Invests in stocks that advance the social and economic status
of women in the workplace. Believes in putting financial assets
to work to encourage companies to make a commitment to corporate
and environmental responsibility, workplace equality and good
governance.
http://www.womens-equity.com/
Women’s Institute for Financial Education
The oldest non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial
education to women in their quest for financial independence.
http://www.wife.org/
WAGE
Women are Getting Even inspires and helps
working women to take
the steps needed so that every woman is paid what she’s
worth.
http://www.wageproject.org/
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HEALTH
GENERAL
JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association)
Women's Health Information
The JAMA Women's Health Information Center is designed as a resource
for physicians and other health
professionals. The site is produced and maintained by JAMA editors
and staff.
www.ama-assn.org/special/womh/womh
National Women's Health Information Center
The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) is the
Office on Women's Health's clearinghouse for women's health information.
www.4woman.org
Sacramento Area Lesbian Health Resource Guide
A directory of Lesbian-friendly healthcare providers and organizations
in the greater Sacramento area.
www.saclesbianhealth.com
National Women's Health Network
The National Women's Health Network improves the health of all
women by developing and promoting a critical analysis of health
issues in order to affect policy and support consumer decision-making.
The Network aspires to a health care system that is guided by
social justice and reflects the needs of diverse women.
Nwhn.org
http://www.nwhn.org/support/
Communicare- Davis
758-2060
BREAST CANCER
Breast Cancer Information Center
www.feminist.org/other/bc
Dr. Susan Love's Web Site for Women
We are a non profit (501 C-3) organization dedicated to the eradication
of breast cancer through innovation and generation of Education,
Research and Advocacy.
www.susanlovemd.com
Y-ME of Davis
A newly formed breast cancer education, support and advocacy organization
formed to serve everyone in Yolo County and surrounding areas
who has been affected by breast cancer.
www.y-meofdavis.org
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Their mission is to decrease the impact of breast cancer, create
and increase breast cancer awareness, and ensure through information,
empowerment, and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer
alone.
www.y-me.org
Breast Cancer Action
Breast Cancer Action carries the voices of people affected by
breast cancer to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end
the breast cancer epidemic. Advocates for policy changes directed
at achieving true prevention through understanding and eliminating
the causes of breast cancer; working toward a true cure with treatments
that don't nearly kill people or cause other diseases; and assuring
universal access to quality health care.
Bcaction.org
EATING DISORDERS
Eating Disorders in a Disordered Culture, UC Davis
This site provides a place for people to interactively incorporate
their own stories about eating disorders.
Also included is a resource guide.
www.eating.ucdavis.edu
Lucy Serpell's Eating Disorders Resources
This a clearing house for resources on eating disorders for sufferers,
carers and professionals. It aims to include the latest research
findings in the field as well as acting as a forum for discussion.
http://edr.org.uk
MENOPAUSE AND MID-LIFE HEALTH
Dr. Susan Love's Web Site for Women
www.susanlovemd.com
Empowering Women's Wisdom,
Christiane Northrup, M.D.
www.drnorthrup.com
Menopause Online
Our purpose is to provide you with up-to-date, easy to use information
to make your menopausal transition smooth.
www.menopause-online.com
Women's Health Specialists
A feminist, self-help approach to menopause, including home remedies.
Cawhs.org
Free Health Advice 1-800-714-8151
To schedule an appointment 916-451-0621
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Planned Parenthood Affiliates
Their mission is to provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary
health care services.
www.plannedparenthood.org
Woodland Planned Parenthood 662-4646
UC Davis Women's Center for Health
Located in Sacramento, the UC Davis Women's Center for
Health weaves together all women's health services into a comprehensive
organization that provides easy referral to quality care.
www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/women/women/
Women's Health Specialists
Women's Health Specialists promotes positive images of women and
provides clients with a new perspective on their bodies and health.
We give women the tools to evaluate their real health care needs
and regard their bodies and life stages as normal. Our goal is
to empower women through support, education, self-help, and services
to be able to make the best health care decisions for themselves.
We put women's health in women's hands.
Cawhs.org
Free Health Advice1-800-714-8151
To schedule an appointment 916-451-0621
The Birthing Project
A women-run clinic in Sacramento that provides comprehensive woman's
healthcare provided by licensed and experienced healthcare and
social support staff. Services include perinatal and well-woman
care, childbirth and parenting classes, family planning, transportation
and other resources.
Birthingproject.com
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Strategies for Change
Formerly the Chemical Dependency Center for Women, Strategies
for Change has established itself as a cornerstone within Sacramento's
recovery community, specializing in the treatment of women facing
addiction. We are committed helping people deter the onset or
continuation of substance abuse by providing a compliment of mental
health and substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment
services. Parenting, health education, life skills development
and stress management are among the skills taught to give insight
into alternative ways of living.
Strategies4change.org
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MEDIA AND NEWS
ColorLines
The leading national, multi-racial magazine devoted to the creativity
and complexity of communities of color.
http://www.colorlines.com/
Feministing
Young women are rarely given the opportunity to speak on their
own behalf on issues that affect their lives and futures. Feministing
provides a platform for us to comment, analyze and influence.
http://feministing.com/
Feminist eNews
News related to the Feminist Majority Foundation mission and goals.
http://www.feminist.org/news/newsbyte/uswire.asp
Off Our Backs
Feminist newsjournal that provides news and information on feminist,
women's, and lesbian culture.
http://www.offourbacks.org/
SheSource
SheSource.org closes the gender gap in news coverage by making
it easy for journalists to connect with women experts to quote
and voice their opinions on topics of interest. With a few quick
clicks, journalists can find women experts in a variety of fields
all across the country.
http://www.shesource.org/breakingnews/Women
Watch (U.N.)
The United Nations news site
for articles on women- and
children-related news.
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/
Women's eNews
Women's eNews is the definitive source of substantive news--unavailable
anywhere else--covering issues of particular concern to women
and providing women's perspectives on public policy.
http://www.womensenews.org/
Women in Media and News
WIMN’s Voices, the only women’s media monitoring group
blog, features a diverse online community of fifty women blogging
on media coverage of women and a range of social, cultural and
political issues every day.
http://www.wimnonline.org/WIMNsVoicesBlog/
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LESBIAN AND
BISEXUAL WOMEN
OutSacramento (Gay Community Resources Guide)
www.outsacramento.com/
Sacramento Area Lesbian Health Resource Guide
A directory of Lesbian-friendly healthcare providers and organizations
in the greater Sacramento area.
www.saclesbianhealth.com
Lambda Community Center
The focal point of Sacramento's LGBTQI community providing programs,
resources and advocacy. The center is committed to providing a
safe and friendly environment within our diverse community.
Saccenter.org
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MOTHERING
Children's Books with Good Female Characters
This list focuses on books that portray female characters in lead
roles; in active, not just passive roles (e.g. the rescuers not
just the rescued); as multi-dimensional people and not according
to gender stereotypes; and as smart, strong, physical, and bold.
http://www.geocities.com/papabear/books4girls.html
Daughters
Provides parents of girls with information, guidance, and support
to raise strong, self-confident daughters. Also has links for
Dads and Daughters.
http://www.daughters.com
Girls, Inc.
Tools to help girls and parents confront subtle societal messages
about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful,
independent, and fulfilling lives.
http://www.girlsinc.org/ic/
Go Girl Go
Features activities and community encouraging girls to get active
or play sports. Sponsored by the Women’s Sports Foundation.
http://www.gogirlgo.com/
Hip Mama
An online magazine bursting with political commentary and ribald
tales from the front lines of motherhood.
http://www.hipmama.com/
Mothers
A grassroots, diverse network of mothers, fathers, grandparents
and other adults who are family caregivers. We are coming together
to promote the economic, social and political worth and importance
of family child and dependent care. We are bringing together a
coalition of individuals and organizations to improve the economic
security of those who do caring work.
http://www.mothersoughttohaveequalrights.org/
National Association of Mothers’ Centers
Mothers' Centers offer mothers a place to learn, to listen and
to be listened to. Check out their great resources page for more
links.
http://www.motherscenter.org/
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PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of University Women
AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system
to women fighting sex
discrimination at colleges and universities.
www.aauw.org/
Association of Women in Science
AWIS is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for
women in science, mathematics,
engineering and technology.
www.awis.org
National Women's Studies Association
NWSA supports and promotes feminist/womanist teaching, and serves
as a locus of information
about the inter-disciplinary field of Women's Studies for those
outside the profession.
www.nwsa.org
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RESPONSIBLE SHOPPING
IdealsWork
Find out now if the brands you buy treat women fairly, use sweatshop
labor, pollute the environment, support queer employees, profit
from war, support oppressive governments, or harm animals.
http://www.idealswork.com/ho
me.asp?from=/index.asp
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VIOLENCE
AGAINST WOMEN
Sexual Assault and Domestic
Violence Center of Yolo County
Their mission statement is to eliminate sexual assault and domestic
violence through sensitive
prevention, intervention, and treatment.
www.sadvc.org
Women Escaping a Violent Environment (WEAVE)
Their mission statement is to decrease victim trauma and promote
recovery through effective
counseling and advocacy programs in Sacramento area.
www.weaveinc.org
CALCASA
The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault, a statewide coalition
of rape crisis centers and prevention programs founded in 1980.
Our Mission is that CALCASA provides leadership, vision and resources
to rape crisis centers, individuals and other entities committed
to ending sexual violence.
calcasa.org
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WOMEN GAMERS
http://womengamers.com
http://www.womeningamesinternational.org/
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WOMEN OF COLOR SITES
Women of Color Sites
This site will provide links to noteworthy sites that focus on
women of color in the
United States and around the world.
research.umbc.edu/~korenman/wmst/links_wc
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WORKING WITH
MEN AND BOYS
National Organization for
Men Against Sexism (NOMAS)
Activist organization of men and women supporting positive
changes for men. NOMAS advocates a perspective that is pro-feminist,
gay affirmative, anti-racist, dedicated to enhancing men's lives,
and committed to justice on a broad range of social issues including
class, age, religion, and physical abilities.
http://www.nomas.org/
Family Violence Prevention Fund Toolkit
Comprehensive tool kit designed to help you work with men and
boys to prevent gender-based violence. It provides readings, case
studies, handouts, exercises, and other resources as well as community-building
tools. http://toolkit.endabuse.org/Resources/MenMasc
Profeminist men’s links: http://www.offourbacks.org/MenLinks.htm
