The Alabama IVF Ruling is the Latest Power Grab by Extremists to Restrict Women’s Independence to Determine Their Own Reproductive Freedom

Released on February 23, 2024

Washington, D.C-– Christian F. Nunes, National President of the National Organization for Women (NOW) issued the following statement in response to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos in test tubes should be considered children:   “This frightening ruling has chilled reproductive medicine in Alabama and, worse, may have empowered other states to follow suit. Read more …

Dr. Pauli Murray’s U.S. Quarter Illustrates Our Nation’s Progress But Much More Work Remains to Achieve Equality

Released on February 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Christian F. Nunes, National President of the National Organization for Women (NOW), issued the following statement regarding the upcoming commemoration of the release of the 2024 Pauli Murray Quarter:  “The inclusion of Dr. Murray as the first Black queer person on any American currency is a testament to her relentless fight for equality Read more …

NOW Celebrates Black History Month

Released on February 1, 2024

The origins of Black History Month can be found in the life and work of Carter G. Woodson, known today as the “father of Black History.” He believed strongly that people needed to know their history in order to participate fully in current affairs. The group Woodson founded, the Association for the Study of African Read more …

The House Must Pass the Bipartisan Tax Package to Help American Families

Released on January 31, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Christian F. Nunes, National Organization for Women (NOW) National President, issued the following statement in response to reports that the full U.S. House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 7024, a bipartisan tax package that will expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC) later today:  “Instead of fighting among themselves, the U.S. House of Read more …

Instead of Marking 51 Years of Constitutional Right to Abortion Care, Women Face the Second Year of the Post-Roe Era

Released on January 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Christian F. Nunes, National Organization for Women (NOW) National President, issued the following statement in advance of the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling that women have a federal constitutional right to abortion care:    “Instead of marking Monday, January 22 as the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, women are instead Read more …