Press Releases

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  The word “woman” does not appear in the U.S. Constitution, and to the privileged white men who wrote it, many of them slaveholding, that was a feature, not a bug.  These men didn’t want women to own property, vote, or have bodily autonomy. They saw women’s rights Read more …

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Now President Christian F. Nunes issued the following statement in response to the House approving the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes $886 billion for the national defense budget for 2024. This legislation specifically and purposely removes funding for travel reimbursement for Read more …

“At a time when women have seen their bodily autonomy stripped away and their ability to make their own medical decisions limited, this is a welcomed shift forward.”

Young women and girls watching the Women’s World Cup can take pride in knowing these courageous athletes stood up for what is right and earned their equal pay.

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes   WASHINGTON, D.C. – In July, we recognize Disability Pride Month to celebrate the 36 million women in the United States with disabilities. We acknowledge these women’s tremendous successes and achievements against added challenges – and remember that equality belongs to all.   As intersectional feminists, we emphasize that Read more …