Released on August 16, 2021
Washington, D.C. — Our hearts are breaking for the women and girls of Afghanistan. As the Taliban completes its total takeover of the Afghan government, women face terrible danger and risk. The advances in women’s rights over the last 20 years are now void as Afghan women are already reporting that they are like prisoners in Read more …
Released on August 11, 2021
The Senate Must Protect Our Freedom To Vote–Pass S.1, For The People Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — At 4:30 this morning, Sen. Ted Cruz took to the Senate floor to block a public debate on the S.1, For the People Act and two other necessary and popular reforms from starting. S.1, the For the People Act, is the most critical democracy reform in memory. It would allow Read more …
Released on August 9, 2021
This weekend, members attending the National Organization for Women (NOW) National Conference elected Christian F. Nunes president and Bear Atwood vice president. Christian F. Nunes and Bear Atwood were elected to a four-year term office, which begins on September 9, 2021.
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 …
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 …