NOW stands with Rep John Lewis, calls on Donald Trump to apologize

Released on January 16, 2017

Donald Trump’s bullying tweets aimed at civil rights hero Rep. John Lewis are appalling. The candidate who said that African Americans should vote for him because their lives were so bad that they “had nothing to lose” now perpetuates further racist stereotypes by falsely asserting that Rep. Lewis’ Atlanta district is “in horrible shape,” “falling Read more …

Fighting Hate in the Age of Trump

Released on December 16, 2016

NOW calls on the Department of Justice to fully investigate hate crimes like the the one experienced by Ilhan Omar–and to ensure that criminals are held accountable.

Before the Electoral College Votes…

Released on December 15, 2016

NOW calls for a postponement of the December 19 vote, to allow time for electors to be fully briefed on the Russian government’s interference