Press Releases - National Organization for Women

NOW Congratulates Illinois on Passing Marriage Equality

Released on November 5, 2013

The National Organization for Women is delighted that the Illinois House of Representatives has passed a marriage equality bill that Governor Pat Quinn has promised to sign into law.

NOW Joins Illinois Rally for Marriage Equality

Released on October 22, 2013

We rally today to remind the Illinois House what is at stake for the thousands of same-sex couples in Illinois. It is time to end the second-class status of civil unions.

NOW Applauds the End of the Government Shutdown, Calls on Congress to Pass a Budget that Makes Sense for Women and their Families

Released on October 17, 2013

We commend President Obama and the leadership of the Democratic Party for standing strong against the dangerous tactics of Tea Party ideologues, and call on Republican leaders to pledge that never again will they resort to governance-by-hostage-taking.

Terry O’Neill, President of the National Organization for Women, Praises Pending Nomination of Janet Yellen to Chair the Federal Reserve

Released on October 9, 2013

President Obama’s nomination of Janet Yellen is great news for women, working families, the elderly and everyone struggling in today’s economy.

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.