NOW Condemns Discriminatory, Hateful Tennessee Anti-Drag Bill

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  The list of states rushing to enact laws designed to subjugate and discriminate against people because of their gender identity, race, or now, choice of entertainment, is growing every week. According to the Human Rights Campaign, at least 340 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have been introduced so far in Read more …

NOW Proudly Celebrates Pride Month In June

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes Each June, NOW members join in celebrating Pride Month, the yearly commemoration to uplift LGBTQIA+ rights and honor the significant victories achieved since the historic Stonewall Uprising in June 1969.    The Stonewall Inn, now a national monument, was one of the most popular gay bars in New Read more …

Pride Month is Time for Celebration and Action

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Every June, Pride Month represents a period of celebration for the diverse LGBTQIA+ communities throughout America, as well as a time to listen, learn, reflect and acknowledge the continued efforts to advance equality.  NOW stands with the LGBTQIA+ community, who struggle with oppressive laws that deny them employment protections, health care equity, public accommodation, Read more …

NOW Celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW is proud to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility. Today we remind the world that trans women are women, trans girls are girls, and that non-binary and gender-nonconforming people are valid in their stated identities. We celebrate the accomplishments of trans people across the globe and particularly thank the trans community for their contributions to the feminist movement.   Trans people are denied basic civil rights and face increasing legislative challenges to their constitutionally-guaranteed rights from Read more …