Fair Pay for New Mexico's Women
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President Obama is working for fair pay for New Mexico women. Urge Mitt Romney to do the same. Take action now at http://ofa.bo/nmfairpay.
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Friday facts: The Paycheck Fairness Act
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On average, women only make 77 cents for every dollar a man earns—even while more women are becoming breadwinners in their families.
That’s why President Obama is working to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, a law that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act by giving women even more support to fight against gender discrimination in the workplace.
Check out the slideshow to see exactly how the Paycheck Fairness Act would help women and families, then share it with everyone you know who cares about equal pay.
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“Women are not worth less than men”
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Lilly Ledbetter wrote to Mitt Romney today asking him to stand up to Republicans and speak out for equal pay for equal work. Cosign the letter to support Lilly and President Obama—then share this image with anyone you know who cares about equal pay.
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Friday facts: Voter registration, by the numbers
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Too many Americans aren’t registered to vote—but you can help change that.
Every weekend, volunteers are out knocking on doors and setting up tables in grocery stores, in parks, and at the mall, making sure everyone who can is ready to cast a ballot on Election Day.
Check out this slideshow for a breakdown of the numbers, and to see the work we have left to do—then visit gottavote.org to get started.
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See your grassroots match
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Supporters are pitching in right now to help reach a major milestone for this campaign: 2 million grassroots donors.
If you make a contribution today, it will be matched by another supporter like you—and we’re keeping track of all the action with a real-time map showing the grassroots matches happening across the country.
So join in the push to 2 million, and you might just see your name on the map.
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Friday facts: Fighting for equality
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President Obama made history this week by standing up for equal rights for LGBT Americans—and he has a strong record of accomplishments for the LGBT community as well. Click through the slideshow for a reminder of the ways the President has moved us forward on this civil rights issue.
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Friday facts: Voter registration
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A couple thousand votes could decide the outcome of this election—but millions of Americans who are eligible to vote aren’t yet registered.
That’s why volunteers across the country are going door to door to talk to their neighbors about why getting registered is so important. If you’re ready to do your part in your community, sign up to volunteer today.
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Meet Julia
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Follow Julia from age 3 to 67 for a look at how President Obama's policies help women of all ages—and what it would mean for women's health and economic security if Mitt Romney were elected president.
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Friday facts: Making college affordable
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Right now, the unemployment rate for Americans with a college degree or more is about half the national average. The incomes of folks with a college degree are twice as high as those who don’t have a high school diploma. A higher education is the clearest path into the middle class.
—President ObamaPresident Obama is committed to making sure more Americans have a shot at higher education—that’s why he’s urging Congress act to keep interest rates on federal student loans from doubling this summer. See how the President is helping students better afford the education they need to succeed—and what’s at stake if Republicans in Congress stand in the way.
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Three years of progress for LGBT Americans
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Over the past three years, President Obama has stood with the LGBT community in support of a basic idea: that every American should be treated equally under the law and by our society. Follow the timeline to see what change looks like so far for LGBT Americans under President Obama.