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 …

A Love Letter to Public Libraries

Some of my favorite childhood memories are going to the local library during the summer. I loved searching for the perfect book to escape into or a DVD to borrow. There were fantastic programs with fun snacks and crafts. I’m still a regular patron of my local library, though my relationship with the library looks Read more …

How Climate Change and Instability Exacerbate Sexual- and Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls 

The dangerous consequences of climate change, crises, and conflict are not new topics in human rights discussions. However, it is imperative that we discuss how they affect women, children, and marginalized communities through an intersectional lens to implement appropriate solutions, services, and resources.  Sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV) and violence against women and girls (VAWG) Read more …

Disabilities Bring Diversity, Not Limitations

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United Nations declared December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to promote the rights and well-being of the more than one billion people — or roughly 15 percent of the world’s population — who live with some type of disability.   Today, Read more …