House Republicans after Birth Control, Again

Released on September 30, 2013

The National Organization for Women is appalled that House Republicans snuck an anti-contraceptive measure into the government funding bill passed over the weekend.

NOW Stands with Activists Calling for Removal of Montana Judge

Released on September 25, 2013

The National Organization for Women is proud of the work Montana NOW has undertaken to remove Judge G. Todd Baugh from the bench by filing an official complaint with the Montana Judicial Standards Commission. Baugh has come under intense scrutiny after sentencing a middle-aged teacher to only 30 days in jail for the rape of his 14 year old student, Cherice Moralez; Moralez later committed suicide.

Statement by Terry O’Neill, President of the National Organization for Women (NOW), on Lawrence Summers Withdrawing His Name from Consideration for Chair of the Federal Reserve Board

Released on September 15, 2013

The National Organization for Women has always fought for fairness, equality and justice, and these ideals must be at the core of our nation’s economic policy. We need a Federal Reserve chair with the vision, experience and sound judgment to defend our most deeply held values and beliefs — and that person is Janet Yellen.

NOW Calls for Justice for Trayvon Martin

Released on July 15, 2013

NOW activists have added their voices to the groundswell demanding that the Department of Justice investigate George Zimmerman for violating the civil rights of Trayvon Martin. We will continue in our common struggle for equality and justice for all people.