Released on June 1, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY TOMORROW: RUN NOW Virtual Launch Party Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, June 2, the National Organization for Women (NOW) will host a virtual event to officially launch its groundbreaking political training program, RUN NOW. The event will feature a variety of feminist thought leaders from across the country who will discuss the importance of women taking on more positions of political power. RUN NOW is Read more …
Released on May 25, 2021
The Senate vote to confirm Kristen Clarke as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division was narrow—but the victory for civil rights was enormous. Kristen Clarke will be the first Black woman to lead the Civil Rights Division, and she is unquestionably one of the most qualified, experienced, and talented individuals to ever be considered by Read more …
Released on May 18, 2021
Political training program will develop the next generation of feminist leaders Washington, D.C. – In an effort to increase women’s political representation, the National Organization for Women (NOW) today unveiled RUN NOW, a unique program to train NOW members how to run for office and/or run a political campaign. Through impactful partnerships with leading progressive political organizations including Emerge and EMILY’s List. RUN NOW will prepare the next generation of feminist leaders to assume positions of power in politics. Available exclusively to NOW members, this Read more …
Released on May 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW is pleased to participate in 2021’s AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate. Given the horrifying rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans in recent months, today is an especially critical day to recognize the unjust incidents of hate and bullying that have caused trauma, pain and damage to the AAPI community as well as to come together to ensure change. Hate and discrimination against Asian-Americans are Read more …
Released on May 17, 2021
Donald Trump picked three Supreme Court justices on the basis of one issue, and one issue alone—abortion. He promised his followers justices who would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, and today, we have seen a decades-long anti-choice strategy play out. The Supreme Court’s announcement that it will hear a direct challenge to Roe vs. Wade is the most threatening violation of judicial precedent regarding abortion care in Read more …