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 Joins Illinois Rally for Marriage Equality
Released on October 22, 2013
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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.
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.