The Importance of Social Security and Medicare for Women
Information from various sources on the necessity of Social Security and Medicare for women.
issue: Promoting Diversity & Ending Racism
NOW Comments on President Obama’s State of the Union Address: A Step in the Right Direction, But We Can Do More
In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama called on Congress to take steps to reduce income inequality. NOW could not agree more. If, as the president has said, American workers feel that the deck is stacked against them, for women, the cards are marked.
President Obama Wants Us to Talk About Income Inequality. So Let’s Talk.
Women disproportionately work in low-wage sectors, live on minimum-wage salaries and, thanks to working a lifetime at unequal pay, are significantly more likely than men to outlive their savings.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words on Income Inequality
Women represent nearly two-thirds of minimum wage workers and a woman working full time, year round at the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour earns just $14,500 — nearly $4,000 below the poverty line for a family of three.
Dear Sen. Cruz: No, we don’t support Stand Your Ground
They assume that women’s groups won’t care if Stand Your Ground endangers African-Americans, as long as women are thrown a bone.
