Pews to Politics: How American Christian Antiabortionists Have Influenced Abortion and Reproductive Care in the United States

The current state of reproductive access and care in the United States is disheartening, marked by a decline in accessibility since 2017 and a surge in barriers such as limited birth control access, geographical distances to clinics, and instances of physical harassment.1 The overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022 shifted the responsibility of protecting Read more …

The NFL Must Stop Enabling Predators Like Deshaun Watson

It is unacceptable, insulting, and dangerous—but not surprising—that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will face merely a 6-game suspension—with no fines—following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct made by more than two dozen women.  The NFL and the multi-billion-dollar sports industry have a vested interest in enabling sexual misconduct, assault, and violence.  They even Read more …

NOW Calls For Women To Be Included in Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

The National Organization for Women is disappointed in the lack of consideration for women and caretakers in the reconciliation package unveiled yesterday. The legislation, known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, does not include key elements crucial to women and caretakers.   Without extending programs such as the Child Tax Credit payments or including Read more …

The NFL Must Correct Double Standard with Violent Players

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NFL has once again proven where its priorities lie: with profits, not people.   When Cleveland Brown’s defensive end Myles Garrett rips off an opposing quarterback’s helmet and hits him with it during a nationally televised game, he immediately gets suspended for the rest of the season. Fox Commentator Joe Buck called the incident “one of the worst things Read more …

“Women don’t matter to the NFL…”

“Women don’t matter to the NFL, which is rather surprising because they’re a big part of the viewer audience,” said the president of the National Organization For Women. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cleveland-browns-signing-kareem-hunt-spurs-criticism-women-s-advocates-n970361