NOW Responds to “Wrongful and Unprecedented” Step by Archivist of the U.S. to Influence Certification of the Equal Rights Amendment
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After The Whistle: How NFL Games Affect Domestic Violence Rates
NFL games bring people from all over the United States together to show their love for the game, creating an atmosphere where diverse cultures, backgrounds, and traditions unite through a shared passion and excitement leading up to the Super Bowl. However, we have also seen many violent encounters over the years as some fans go Read more …
One of California’s most influential unions weighs in on AI safety bill
NOW writes in its letter that “the AI safety standards set by California will change the world,”
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 …
Deshaun Watson’s return with Browns a black-eye day for NFL
“I think most people are gonna be outraged about it, and I think people should be outraged about it,” National Organization for Women president Christian Nunes told Serby Says.
Deshaun Watson’s Return Signals NFL’s Indifference Towards Women’s Safety
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Deshaun Watson was able to prey on more than 30 women throughout his career because he was empowered by the NFL, an organization founded on the toxic masculinity that perpetuates violence against women. And though the league has repeatedly claimed it was committed to combatting the Read more …
The Inflation Reduction Act Makes Historic Progress—but it’s not the end of the journey
President Biden made history today by signing the Inflation Reduction Act, which invests $750 million in fighting climate change, bringing down drug prices, and extending subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This is progress by any measure—but it could have been so much more. The bill President Biden signed does not include 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 …
State attorneys general warn NFL about its treatment of female employees
“This reprehensible behavior has been ignored for far too long,” Christian F. Nunes, the president of the National Organization for Women