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End the Use of Religious Misogyny and Homophobia to Justify Denying Women Access To Birth Control And Abortion Care

Posted on January 16, 2018 By Kim

Today is Religious Freedom Day—a federal observance to commemorate Thomas Jefferson’s determination that the United States would not be considered a “Christian nation.” Jefferson’s original statute disestablished an official state church for the new nation, and provided that no one be compelled to attend any religious institution or underwrite it with taxes, and that individuals Read more …

Donald Trump is a Mysoginist Racist; Women and Children are Three-Quarters of Immigrants in U.S.

Posted on January 12, 2018 By Kim

Donald Trump’s repellent complaint about too many immigrants from “s-hole” countries is more than a window into his racist soul. His hate speech must be heard as a call to action to the public to defend the must fundamental pillars of our democracy.

Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt on the resignation of Al Franken

Posted on December 7, 2017 By Kim

Al Franken was right to resign. He’s been a good Senator, but his career cannot be valued higher than his obligation to treat women with respect. Minnesota will get another good Senator, and I hope it’s a woman.

Senate Passes a #BadDealForWomen

Posted on December 2, 2017 By Kim

The Senate tax bill passed today is a #BadDealForWomen. This ugly bill illustrates just how out of whack conservatives’ priorities are–paying for tax cuts for billionaires and millionaires by taking from women and their families. Raced through the Senate with little transparency–language was finalized just hours before the bill came to a vote–the bill undermines Read more …

NOW Supports Rep. Frederica Wilson as She Stands Against Misogyny

Posted on October 27, 2017 By Kim

Rep. Frederica Wilson spoke out against Donald Trump. At the National Organization for Women, we are proud to raise our voices in support of her.

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