Today’s Supreme Court Case Puts Critical Care for Pregnant Women Is at Risk

Released on April 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC— Christian F. Nunes, National President, National Organization for Women (NOW), issued the following statement in response to today’s oral arguments in the Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA):  “Just like the extremists in Read more …

Why Environmental Justice Is a Feminist Issue

Released on April 22, 2024

The first Earth Day in 1970 gave birth to the modern environmental movement as millions of Americans marched, spoke out, and participated in grassroots actions to safeguard our planet and protect our future. Today, Earth Day is regarded as the largest civic event on Earth, when billions of global citizens commit to a common goal. Read more …

Grants Pass Case Affects More than 38 Percent of Women and Girls

Released on April 22, 2024

We must break the cycle of eviction, housing insecurity, and exposure to danger, starting with additional support for shelters and crisis centers for survivors. Housing agencies must prioritize – not stigmatize – because housing justice is gender justice.

For Black Maternal Health Week, We Demand Reproductive Justice – – NOW!

Released on April 11, 2024

This week we will observe the start of Black Maternal Health Week, a week of activism, education, and community building. Here’s a good overview by Black Mamas Matter Alliance: Held annually on April 11-17th, BMHW is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to Read more …