Press Releases

NOW Celebrates Senate Confirmation of Elena Kagan to U.S. Supreme Court

Released on August 5, 2010

Today the Senate voted to confirm Solicitor General Elena Kagan as the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. For the first time in history the court will have three sitting female justices — a critical mass that will undoubtedly make a significant difference in the struggle for women’s equality. NOW officially endorsed Kagan at the close of her confirmation hearings.

NOW Applauds Ruling on Proposition 8

Released on August 4, 2010

NOW applauds the decision of Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker to strike down the ban on same-sex marriage instituted by California’s Proposition 8. Discriminatory legislation such as Proposition 8 has no place in a nation dedicated to equal rights for all people. Same-sex couples in California and all over the United States can celebrate this ruling that recognizes their civil rights and human dignity.

NOW Applauds Signing of Law to Address Safety of Native Women

Released on July 29, 2010

President Obama signed the Tribal Law and Order Act into law. This landmark bill is a tribute to the years of hard work by Native women all across the country urging Congress to address violent crime and sexual assault on Indian lands. The law creates a new standard of more equitable law enforcement on Indian reservations that will discourage criminal activity, elevate public safety, and greatly improve the daily lives of Indian people and their neighbors. The Act will enhance the criminal justice system by improving and measuring the federal law enforcement response and will enhance coordination and communication between federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies.

NOW Participates in Launch of Campaign to Protect and Strengthen Social Security

Released on July 29, 2010

NOW is glad to be a part of this large and diverse coalition to strengthen our country’s most important and successful social insurance program — Social Security. Speaking on behalf of NOW’s 500,000 members and contributing supporters, my message is simple: Social Security is especially vital to women, who would be disproportionately harmed by cuts in benefits.

NOW Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee Vote On Elena Kagan

Released on July 20, 2010

NOW applauds the Senate Judiciary Committee’s affirmative vote today on Supreme Court nominee Solicitor General Elena Kagan. NOW’s National Board voted earlier this month to endorse Kagan to become the next U.S. Supreme Court justice.