Press Releases

NOW Supports Nancy Altman to Lead SSA

Released on August 9, 2021

NOW Supports Nancy Altman for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the National Organization for Women (NOW) urged President Biden to select Nancy Altman as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). As the current President of Social Security Works and Chair of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition, her wealth of experience and expertise make her unequivocally the most qualified person in Read more …

NOW Calls for Economic Justice on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Released on August 3, 2021

Urge the Senate to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Organization for Women (NOW) recognizes Black Women’s Equal Pay Day and the need for tangible action to address pay disparities for Black women. August 3 symbolizes how long Black women must work into the year to earn the same Read more …

Cuomo’s Pattern of Sexual Harassment Has Been Revealed – He Must Resign NOW

Released on August 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NY Attorney General Letitia James is right.  We have an obligation to listen to women, protect women and hold accountable men who sexually harass and abuse women. In March 2021, NOW called for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign and the investigation into his misconduct to move forward.   NY Attorney General James’ investigation revealed a shocking pattern of sexual misconduct – not isolated Read more …

Team USA’s Sexual Misconduct Shame

Released on August 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Olympic athletes dedicate their lives to compete against the best in the world, and they should never feel threatened by a member of their own team. But that is precisely what happened for the U.S. fencing team, who were forced to stand beside a teammate with a long history of aggressive behavior, including multiple accusations of sexual assault.    Despite being Read more …