Released on January 21, 2009
On Thursday, Jan. 22, the National Organization for Women (NOW) will hold its annual vigil at the U.S. Supreme Court, commemorating and celebrating the 36th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision affirming women’s constitutional right to abortion.
Released on January 20, 2009
NOW President Kim Gandy writes of today’s inauguration of President Barack Obama, “All those times we were marching to make demands of a government that would not hear us, but this time my daughter and I marched to the foot of the U.S. Capitol to join a buoyant throng and witness a triumphant changing of the guard.”
Released on January 9, 2009
“It’s a one-two punch for women, that could knock out many pay inequities,” said NOW President Kim Gandy as the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills today that would advance fair pay for women.
Released on December 20, 2008
The Bush administration issued the final version of a new HHS “conscience” rule — just in time to take effect on Jan 18, two days before the inauguration. This harmful regulation would require any health care entity receiving federal funds to certify in writing that none of its employees are required to assist in any way with any medical services they find objectionable.
Released on December 18, 2008
A press statement from NOW about the selection of Pastor Rick Warren, who has spoken against the rights of the LGBT community and compared abortion to the Holocaust, to be part of the inauguration.
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