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NOW Demands More Than a Payout for Breonna Taylor

Released on September 17, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the president of the National Organization for Women (NOW), and its first Black president in 50 years, I have especially followed the ”Justice for Breonna Taylor” movement. It has been moving to see so many others mobilize, whether they are young activists on social media or major influencers like Oprah Winfrey, to keep this issue at the forefront. While we applaud the settlement this week of $12 million Read more …

Now Urges Congress to Vote YES to Protect Pregnant Workers

Released on September 15, 2020

Washington, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 2694), a bill that aims to eliminate discrimination and promote economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for those whose ability to perform functions of their job are limited by pregnancy, childcare, and other related medical conditions. For decades pregnant people have lost their much-needed jobs Read more …

NOW Demands Justice for the Forced Sterilization of Detained Immigrant Women

Released on September 15, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The recent account, by a licensed practical nurse-turned-whistleblower, regarding the treatment of detained immigrant women at Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia is beyond horrific – it is unconscionable and inhumane. According to the complaint, a number of immigrant women reported being recommended hysterectomies, with so many taking place, the whistleblower compared Read more …

Women’s Equality Day: NOW Celebrates 100 Years of Women’s Voices at the Ballot Box

Released on August 26, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks a century since women finally had a true voice in our democracy with the certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Yet, the 19th did not end the battle for full civic participation, as states and individuals immediately began to suppress the vote for Black, Latina, Native American, and Asian American Read more …

NOW Demands Justice for Jacob Blake

Released on August 26, 2020

Urge the Senate to Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Today WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sunday, Jacob Blake was shot at least seven times in the back by police, while three of his children watched in horror. Yesterday, the whole nation witnessed Jacob Blake Sr. cry out — “My son matters. He’s a Read more …