Press Releases

We Call for A Strong Majority Vote to Remove the Arbitrary Timeline on the ERA

Released on February 11, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NOW members have been working tirelessly for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) for decades—generations even. Some NOW members who marched for the ERA in the 1970s are being joined by their daughters and granddaughters at rallies and grassroots actions today.   On Thursday, February 13, the House of Representatives will vote on a resolution to Read more …

Today, Women Made History—A Women’s History Museum

Released on February 11, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation to establish the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum in the nation’s capital.  This victory has been a priority for female lawmakers in Congress like Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the author of the legislation.  In 2014, Rep. Maloney’s bill passed overwhelmingly, with just 33 Republicans voting against it.  Now today, the bill once again passed Read more …

Briefing Examines Intersects of Gender and Race, Honors Eleanor Holmes Norton

Released on February 10, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW co-founder the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray wrote in 1977: “If one could characterize in a single phrase the contribution of Black women to America, I think it would be ‘survival with dignity against incredible odds.’”  Those incredible odds, namely sexism, and racism, stubbornly persist in the daily lives of women of color. That is why today, in honor of Black History Read more …

NOW Event to Examine Intersects of Gender, Health, Economics, Violence and Race 

Released on February 4, 2020

Washington, D.C. – In honor of Black History Month, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is proud to present the Racial Justice Summit and Congressional Briefing: Addressing the Intersects of Gender, Health, Economics, Violence and Race, sponsored by U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore. Special guest speakers will cover topics including immigration rights, maternal mortality, voter suppression and economic justice.  What: NOW’s Racial Justice Summit and Congressional Briefing When: Monday, February 10, Read more …