Released on July 22, 2011
NOW is concerned that President Obama is about to agree to a deficit reduction package that disproportionately harms women — without even bothering to consult with women leaders in Congress.
Released on July 13, 2011
NOW/PAC-endorsed candidate Janice Hahn (D) emphatically defeated Tea Party darling Craig Huey (R) in a run-off election in California’s 36th District on Tuesday, July 12. The run-off followed a May 17 special election primary for the seat vacated by retiring Rep. Jane Harman (D).
Released on July 12, 2011
Today NCWO delivered a letter to Congress demanding a budget deal with NO cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) joined prominent leaders from NCWO on a press call launching the nationwide campaign Respect, Protect, Reject 2012.
Released on July 8, 2011
The co-chairs of the Older Women’s Economic Security Task Force are calling on President Obama and Congress not to agree to benefit cuts. OWES is instead demanding more jobs for women and men alike and that the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share.
Released on June 24, 2011
Today, NOW kicked off the 2011 National Conference in Tampa, Fla. with an emergency rally outside Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) office. This conference comes at a critical time in the ongoing war on women.