NOW Urges North Carolina Voters to Reject Amendment One

Released on May 7, 2012

NOW urges North Carolinians to vote against Amendment One as they head to the polls on May 8. The proposed measure would amend the state’s constitution to say ‘Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in the state.

Elizabeth Warren Can Help Bring War on Women to an End

Released on May 3, 2012

With the radical right waging a war on women in Congress and statehouses across the nation, it is more important than ever that we elect feminist candidates to office this November. We need candidates like Elizabeth to shut down this offensive and get the United States moving in a positive direction.

Social Security Panic Unwarranted: Report Sets Stage for Improved Benefits

Released on April 23, 2012

The latest Social Security trustees report projects that the system has a surplus of $2.7 trillion and revenue sufficient to pay all benefits through 2033. Those bent on dismantling and/or privatizing the system will try to twist these facts, but don’t be fooled Social Security is financially sound, and it’s even possible to improve benefits to meet the realities of today’s families.