Press Releases - National Organization for Women

The Election and Women’s Rights: Don’t Compromise, Organize!

Released on November 3, 2010

Last night’s turnover of the House of Representatives was a disappointing loss for women. We now face an anti-choice majority and a new Speaker of the House who will threaten to roll back hard-fought progress for women. But just as the frustration of this new reality sets in, I am more determined than ever to press Congress to champion women’s rights. The National Organization for Women is not going away, and we will fight harder and motivate our grassroots so we can demand women-friendly policies.

NOW to Media: Stop Reducing Women Candidates to Sex Objects

Released on October 28, 2010

Sexist, misogynist attacks against women have no place in the electoral process, regardless of a particular candidate’s political ideology, states NOW President Terry O’Neill.

NOW Foundation’s Love Your Body Day Promotes Message of Self Acceptance

Released on October 20, 2010

Wednesday, Oct. 20 marked the NOW Foundation’s 13th annual Love Your Body Day. With a message to love yourself and an imperative to eliminate dangerously unrealistic standards of beauty, our campaign remains urgent, relevant and inspiring to women and girls around the country — and even the world.

NOW Responds to Jerry Brown’s Apology

Released on October 13, 2010

NOW President Terry O’Neill comments on California gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown’s apology to opponent Meg Whitman and calls for an end to anti-women hate speech.

Another Victory for Gays in the Military: Federal Judge Stops Enforcement of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Released on October 12, 2010

A California federal judge today issued a global injunction to suspend the U.S. military from enforcing its “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which bans lesbians and gays from serving openly in the military.