Press Releases

“At a time when women have seen their bodily autonomy stripped away and their ability to make their own medical decisions limited, this is a welcomed shift forward.”

Young women and girls watching the Women’s World Cup can take pride in knowing these courageous athletes stood up for what is right and earned their equal pay.

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes   WASHINGTON, D.C. – In July, we recognize Disability Pride Month to celebrate the 36 million women in the United States with disabilities. We acknowledge these women’s tremendous successes and achievements against added challenges – and remember that equality belongs to all.   As intersectional feminists, we emphasize that Read more …

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  WASHINGTON, D.C.–Another hour, another Supreme Court decision that hurts everyday Americans and perpetuates cycles of inequality, especially among women and those in marginalized communities.    The Court’s decision blocking President Biden’s student debt relief plan bails out banks and billionaires instead of providing overdue relief from the Read more …

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  WASHINGTON, D.C.–For the second day in a row, the Supreme Court took a wrecking ball to decades of protected rights and precedent.     Today’s 6-3 ruling by the Court’s conservative supermajority stated a website designer could refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings was pure bigotry, cloaked in Read more …