NOW Takes Action on Indigenous People’s Day

Released on October 10, 2022

This day should honor the cultures of Indigenous people rather than the colonizer, Christopher Columbus, in a meaningful way in wider recognition of Indigenous history, contributions, and resilience.

NOW Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Released on October 4, 2022

Outside of enshrining laws that provide survivors with the ultimate protections, we must increase funding and institute community-based resources to support and implement the laws we put into place. We must work to close the systemic gaps that influence domestic violence and IVP.

NOW Supports President Biden’s Latest Guidelines On Reproductive Rights

Released on October 4, 2022

There is no reason why our nation’s medical doctors must choose between practicing safe, crucial reproductive rights and practicing in a state that they call home. There is no reason why a woman should fear for her life in pursuit of reproductive healthcare. There is no reason why people should not have a say over the body they govern.

NOW Pushes for Equality on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Released on September 21, 2022

09/21/2022 WASHINGTON— NOW recognizes Black Women’s Equal Pay Day and the need for transformative change that addresses the gender and racial inequalities that economically plague Black women. Black women are the backbone of our workforce but are often ignored and overlooked due to sexism and misogynoir. Black women have to do twice as much and Read more …

NOW Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Released on September 15, 2022

WASHINGTON — September 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a time to celebrate the culture, history, contributions, and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx-Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month is an important occasion to recognize the significant impact that this population has had on the history of this country, highlight the injustices they still face, Read more …