NOW President Terry O’Neill says: “Watch out — the war being waged on women and the middle class just took another dark turn.”
It’s ‘Shock and Awe’ for Women, the Middle Class and the Poor
Released on April 19, 2011
Press Releases
President Obama Pledges to Protect Social Security, NOW Calls for Plan that Addresses Real Causes of Deficit
Released on April 14, 2011
NOW welcomes President Obama’s reaffirmation that Social Security is not the cause of our deficit and his pledge to protect Medicare and Medicaid. We hope he remains committed to not making any concessions on these programs in order to make a deal on the budget.
President Obama Pledges to Protect Social Security NOW Calls for Plan that Addresses Real Causes of Deficit
Released on April 14, 2011
NOW welcomes President Obama’s reaffirmation that Social Security is not the cause of our deficit and his pledge to protect Medicare and Medicaid. We hope he remains committed to not making any concessions on these programs in order to make a deal on the budget.
Gender Wage Gap, Current Threats to Economic Justice Linked
Released on April 12, 2011
Tuesday, Apr. 18 marks Equal Pay Day, which occurs at a pivotal time for U.S. workers, particularly women. As feminists call attention to the persistent gender wage gap, we would do well to demonstrate its link to the various ways government and big business are breeding economic injustice in this nation.
It’s Up to Democrats to Stop GOP Assault on Women, Children, Seniors and the Poor
Released on April 6, 2011
The proposed 2012 Republican budget would wipe out critical social programs crafted over many decades to protect the most vulnerable and safeguard the middle-class. The White House and the Democratic leadership must stand up for simple justice.
