The National Organization for Women (NOW) Strongly Opposes Dr. Heidi Overton’s Nomination to Lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Released on August 19, 2026

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is charged with protecting the health and safety of the American people. Yet Dr. Heidi Overton has publicly advocated for congressional restrictions on mifepristone, an FDA-approved medication that has been safely used for decades for abortion and miscarriage care. She has described medication abortion as “teleabortion” and Read more …

Max Miller and Chuck Edwards are Unsafe for Women — They Must Resign from Congress

Released on August 4, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Ohio Rep. Max Miller is a serial abuser whose mistreatment of women has been public knowledge for years.    And North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards has been found by the House Ethics Committee to have “engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers.”  Both men say they intend to run for Read more …

Graham Platner Must Go NOW 

Released on July 6, 2026

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. 

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 …