Released on March 29, 2011
Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Wal-Mart v. Dukes — the largest employment class-action suit in U.S. history. The company’s challenge seeks to halt the case, which represents more than 1.5 million women, before it even gets to trial.
Released on March 8, 2011
Women have made incredible strides in the 100 years since the first International Women’s Day, but the challenges ahead of us are extraordinary. The individual atrocities and indignities committed against women every day will not stop until the larger war against women is ended and full equality is guaranteed.
Released on February 23, 2011
Speaker Boehner has declared barring federal funding for abortion care a ‘highest priority’ — responding not to the call of his constituents but to the demands of the Catholic bishops. NOW is fighting back against these attacks, which target all forms of reproductive health care and threaten women’s lives.
Released on February 20, 2011
In support of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, taking place Feb. 20-26, 2011, the National Organization for Women Foundation’s Love Your Body campaign is encouraging women to speak up and speak out about body image — on camera. A unique video campaign, Let’s Talk About It, provides a space for women and girls to talk about struggles and success with body image.
Released on January 26, 2011
President Terry O’Neill says: “In his State of the Union, President Obama proclaimed this to be ‘our generation’s Sputnik moment.’ ” As the president reaches for the stars, NOW will be working to ensure that the women of this nation are lifted up as well.
Tell the Senate to vote No on the SAVE America Act.