Statement from National NOW President Kim Villanueva and Maine NOW Leader Kathy Bonk AUGUSTA, ME – We believe women. We believe survivors. Graham Platner needs to step down now.
Graham Platner Must Go NOW
Released on July 6, 2026
Press Releases
NOW’s Legacy at Our 60th Anniversary – and the Work Ahead
Released on June 30, 2026
A Message from National NOW President Kim Villanueva My interest in feminism began when I was just eight years old. I wanted to be an altar server at my church, but I was told that only boys were allowed. When I asked why, the answer was simple: “Because that’s the way it is.” I remember Read more …
NOW Celebrates Immigration Heritage Month
Released on June 18, 2026
June is Immigration Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the diversity of people and cultures that have made America great. Yet this year, this celebration is muted by current events. More than 40 percent of U.S. citizens — including me — can trace their ancestry back to immigrants who arrived in the United States through Ellis Island. But today, many immigrant families are living with fear Read more …
NOW Celebrates Pride Month
Released on June 1, 2026
June is Pride Month. This month holds special significance for me because my wife, Sarah, and I were married on June 27, 2015 — just one day after the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Although the timing was purely coincidental, many of our family members and guests celebrated by posting “Love Read more …
This Was a Blatantly Political Ruling That Endangers Women’s Lives
Released on May 2, 2026
Statement by National NOW President Kim Villanueva on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling Restricting Access to Mifepristone WASHINGTON–The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday severely restricted access to the abortion pill mifepristone, ruling that it could no longer be prescribed by telemedicine or delivered by mail. Mifepristone is an essential lifeline for people who live in abortion-ban states –- and for those who can’t take time off work, afford childcare, or travel hundreds of miles to reach a clinic. It’s a medication that’s also used to manage miscarriages and other health Read more …