The Nevada Assembly’s vote to make Nevada the 36th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment is a ringing declaration of support for the explicit guarantee of constitutional rights for women.
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Released on March 20, 2017
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NOW Launches New National Action Program
Released on March 16, 2017
In the wake of International Women’s Day–a day that saw yet another incredible outpouring of support for the rights of all women, across the country and the globe–the National Organization for Women is thrilled to announce the launch of our newly expanded National Action Program. The issues we face today are many of the same Read more …
The Rise In Transgender Homicides Is A National Crisis
Released on March 9, 2017
In one week alone, four transgender black women were murdered in the United States. So far this year, there have been seven murders of transgender people, well above last year’s figure. And 2016 saw the murder of 23 transgender and gender nonconforming people, the highest ever recorded by groups that monitor this violence.
With #MuslimBan2.0, Donald Trump doubles down on cruelty and prejudice
Released on March 7, 2017
Donald Trump made changes at the margins of his infamous Muslim ban, but with #MuslimBan2.0 he is doubling down on its cruelty and prejudice.
GOP Health Plan Puts Women’s Health and Lives At Risk
Released on March 7, 2017
The Republicans have finally revealed their plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. Their plan could hardly be worse for women.