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 …
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 …