Released on September 22, 2010
The National Organization for Women condemns the Senate’s failure yesterday to repeal the U.S. military’s discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy. This policy, which bars lesbians and gay men from serving openly in the military, has resulted in the unjust discharge of more than 14,000 service members.
Released on September 16, 2010
After weeks of speculation, President Obama named Elizabeth Warren as a special adviser overseeing the new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that she herself envisioned.
Released on September 15, 2010
Congress member Carolyn Maloney delivered a decisive victory in New York’s Democratic primary on Tuesday, swamping her well-funded challenger. Also victorious in the Sept. 14 primary was Ann McLane Kuster, who is running for the open seat in New Hampshire’s 2nd congressional district.
Released on August 26, 2010
90 years ago today women were given the right to vote when the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was signed into law. However, women are still denied the one thing that would make us truly equal to men — equal protection of the law, which all men receive thanks to the 14th Amendment.
Released on August 25, 2010
Alan Simpson is not fit to lead the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. The ugliness of his disrespect for women is matched only by his dogged determination to dismantle Social Security by cutting benefits or increasing the retirement age. The National Organization for Women urges President Obama to take a stand on this issue and replace Simpson immediately.