The Politics Of The Domestic Violence Bill

NOW President Terry O’Neill was a guest panelist on The Diane Rehm Show discussing the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. The landmark domestic violence bill passed the Senate on April 26 after many rounds of haggling. But as it heads to the House, it could be held up by a fight over politics.

Let’s beef up Social Security benefits instead of cutting them

L.A. Times’ columnist Michael Hiltzik interviewed NOW President Terry O’Neill about the annual report released by trustees for the Social Security Trust Fund.

National Organization For Women Targets Limbaugh With ‘Enough Rush’ Campaign

NOW President Terry O’Neill quoted in Huffington Post article about the “Enough Rush” campaign aimed at targeting local advertisers and radio stations that broadcast Rush Limbaugh’s show.

ABC hints at B-word in 2 new shows about women

Associated Press reporter Sandy Cohen interviewed NOW Action VP Erin Matson about the titles of ABC’s new shows containing the B-word: “There’s a frightening commonality between what you see on TV, in entertainment, and in Congress, where the war on women is being led: The conversation is being driven almost exclusively by men.”

Augusta National a powerful holdout among men-only clubs

NOW President Terry O’Neill quoted in CNN.com’s article on Augusta National Golf Club male-only membership policy: “Million-dollar deals are not going down at Curves gym, but they are going down at golf clubs.”