NOW Celebrates Intersectional Feminists This Women’s History Month

Released on March 8, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Throughout Women’s History Month, and especially on International Women’s Day, NOW celebrates the women past and present who risked everything and worked tirelessly for women’s rights. They countered attacks on the constitutional right to equality for women in the United States and rallied to secure the right to vote. But as we prepare to celebrate the historic 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment this year, we recognize that many women of color continue to face Read more …

Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Decide Future of Roe

Released on March 4, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.— When Justice Anthony Kennedy retired from the U. S. Supreme Court, Donald Trump made a deal with religious conservatives.  He promised to nominate a fifth vote against abortion rights in return for their continued blind devotion and campaign contributions. This week, anti-abortion extremists stand to collect.  The Court will hear the case of June Medical Read more …

National Organization for Women PAC Endorses Elizabeth Warren for President

Released on March 2, 2020

The National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC) is proud to endorse Senator Elizabeth Warren as the 46th President of the United States. NOW PAC is the political arm of NOW, the largest grassroots feminist organization in the country. The PAC evaluates federal candidates on their record and uncompromising dedication to the core Read more …

On Susan B. Anthony Day We Celebrate Suffragists, Acknowledge Work to be Done

Released on February 17, 2020

WASHINGTON D.C.—Today, NOW celebrates Susan B. Anthony’s recent 200th birthday (February 15, 1820) instead of President’s Day. We honor this advocate of gender equality and women’s right to vote, especially this year as we prepare to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.    There is indeed much to celebrate this year – with 127 female members of the 116th Congress, we can see how far we’ve Read more …