NOW Applauds Efforts by White House Task Force to Prevent Campus Sexual Assault

Released on April 29, 2014

WASHINGTON – Today, the White House Task Force to protect students from sexual assault released a report that includes results from 27 listening sessions over the last three months as well as recommendations on best practices for colleges to address sexual assault. With one in five women being sexually assaulted while in college, these efforts are Read more …

National Organization for Women Endorses Nan Rich for Florida Governor

Released on March 17, 2014

NOW has officially announced the endorsement of Senator Nan Rich for governor of Florida. With states laws such as Stand Your Ground and attacks on birth control and abortion rights, it is now more important than ever to elect someone who will put women first. During her time in the Florida Legislature, Rich provided steadfast Read more …

National and Florida NOW Call for Resignation of Florida State Attorney Angela Corey: Corey Seeking 60-year Sentence for Marissa Alexander

Released on March 6, 2014

The Office of State Attorney Angela Corey will seek to put Marissa Alexander in prison for 60 years if she is convicted for a second time. Alexander was previously sentenced to 20 years for firing a warning shot at her abusive husband in Jacksonville, FL. Her conviction was overturned on appeal, but State Attorney Angela Corey wasted Read more …