Released on July 30, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The fix is in to elevate General John E. Hyten to be vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the military’s second highest position, despite credible accusations of sexual assault made by an officer under his command. Col. Kathryn Spletstoser has told investigators and the media about Gen. Hyten’s repeated sexual advances, Read more …
Released on July 26, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) in soccer made history by winning their fourth World Cup trophy, but the legacy of discrimination against women athletes continues. This is one reason NOW is standing up in support of two important pieces of legislation that would help female athletes finally get the compensation they deserve. The USWNT, led by Read more …
Released on July 24, 2019
Judge Kristine Baker ruled today to temporarily block three anti-abortion laws that would have left Arkansas residents with only one clinic providing abortion care.
Released on July 19, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – From protecting women’s reproductive health and equal pay, to immigration reform and the importance of the female vote in the upcoming elections, women’s issues are dominating headlines every single day. The National Organization for Women (NOW) begins its annual conference today in Minneapolis, with events revolving around this year’s theme: “Feminist Agenda Read more …
Released on July 17, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As we celebrate the successful Apollo 11 mission to the moon, the National Organization of Women would like to recognize Frances “Poppy” Northcutt for her historic contributions to America’s space mission, to gender equality and to legal advocacy for women. Poppy Northcutt was the first woman to work in an operational support role in the Mission Control Read more …
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