WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year ago today, a violent mob launched an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol intent on subverting our democracy. Since then, over 400 anti-democracy bills have been introduced in nearly all 50 state legislatures, and the insurrect Read more …
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Support the Fight Against Gerrymandering and Prioritize Voting Reform, NOW
Released on December 9, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Voting rights are under attack in this country, and we can look to Texas as a prime example of this growing problem. The Department of Justice recently filed an official lawsuit against the state claiming that their new congressional Read more …
Women’s Lives Are at Stake, We Must Get Out the Vote
Released on November 4, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The results of this week’s elections send a clear message. A shift among voters in Virginia defeated McAuliffe, following a bitter and divisive campaign built on lies about racial justice and education. In New Jersey, an incumbent Read more …
NOW Is Proud To Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Released on October 11, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW is proud to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of October. We recognize that the history we celebrate is tarnished by systemic exclusion, genocide, displacement, and oppression of Indigenous peoples. Rather th Read more …
NOW Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Released on October 7, 2021
NOW Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Congress Must Renew VAWA and Acknowledge Intimate Partner Violence as a Public Health Issue WASHINGTON, D.C. — This October, as NOW recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we must als Read more …
End the Cycle of Damage Women Face From Natural Disasters
Released on September 2, 2021
Washington, D.C. — With each natural disaster we face, it seems like we discover a new set of challenges for women dealing with the impact of the aftermath. Sixteen years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana and brought about 135 million dollars in Read more …
Overturn Texas’ Vigilante Abortion Law NOW
Released on September 1, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — By not taking action on its own to block Senate Bill 8 (S.B. 8), the U.S. Supreme Court upended our system of laws in favor of vigilante justice. At six weeks, many do not yet know they are pregnant, and without access to safe abor Read more …
We March Today For Voting Rights
Released on August 28, 2021
We March Today For Voting Rights NOW Honors 58th Anniversary of the March on Washington Washington, D.C. — Today NOW honors the 58th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a massive protest calling attention to the pl Read more …
No Deadline on Equality
Released on August 25, 2021
NOW Celebrates Women’s Equality Day WASHINGTON, D.C. — One hundred and one years after the 19th amendment was certified, guaranteeing women the constitutional right to vote, women have used our vote as our voice. And by making our voices hear Read more …
NOW Calls for Economic Justice on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
Released on August 3, 2021
Urge the Senate to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Organization for Women (NOW) recognizes Black Women’s Equal Pay Day and the need for tangible action to address pay disparities for Black women. August 3 s Read more …