“We’re On The Money—At Last”
A female face on the currency that everyone uses will send a signal that inclusion is a fundamental value that should permeate everything we do.
issue: Feminism
Caitlyn Jenner and Trans Issues
Caitlyn Jenner is here, and transgender issues are being brought to the forefront of the news. Therefore, there are a few things we need to be careful of as we discuss her and trans issues in general. First, passing and transitioning aren’t necessary to be trans, be a certain gender, or be worthy. Transitioning is Read more …
NOW President Terry O’Neill’s Statement on the House Leadership Retreat on 20-Week Abortion Ban
Besides demonstrating a woeful lack of understanding about sexual assault and women’s reproductive health needs, the 20-week ban was justified by a tissue of lies. NOW calls on House leaders to stop perpetuating myths and inventing false reasons to justify attacks on women’s reproductive healthcare.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015 — and good riddance 2014! Let’s be real, 2014 was not exactly our year. Between the Supreme Court deciding that employers’ personal religious beliefs are more important than our basic health care, the Republican takeover of Congress, and the tacit acceptance of domestic violence disguised as mild policy changes Read more …
TRAP Laws, Religious Exemptions, and the 20-Week Abortion Ban – Oh My!
Fighting to protect women’s access to safe and affordable reproductive healthcare has been part of NOW’s bread and butter since 1966. Despite our best efforts, the right wing extremists have brought numerous reproductive justice setbacks in 2014. While NOW activists and allies across the country will certainly continue to fight for reproductive justice in 2015, Read more …
