“With an old house, the work is never done and you don’t expect it to be. America is an old house; we can never declare the work over and are already…when you live in an old house you may not want to go into the basement after a storm to see what the rain has Read more …
It is no secret that our most sacred institutions are under threat in the United States. We have reached an inflection point in American society where we are reckoning with our past and present, and the potentiality of the future. At this year’s NOW Racial Justice Summit, Connected by Justice and Intersectionality: Facing the Realities Read more …
NOW co-founder Pauli Murray was a pioneer civil, human, and women’s rights advocate. Born in 1910 in Baltimore, Maryland, Murray entered a world of segregation, rampant discrimination, and deeply rooted racism. Nevertheless, Pauli was determined to change the status quo. A new book for young readers recounts Pauli’s important work that changed history – but Read more …
Opening Keynote Speakers TBA Keynote Speakers by Panel Reproductive Justice Keynote Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund Planned Parenthood provides vital health services to 2.4 million people each year through more than 600 health centers across the country. Their vision is a world Read more …
12/21 National Call-In Day: Tell the Senate to Address Affordable Housing and Build Back Better NOW BACKGROUND THE ISSUE: We are on the brink of making one of the most transformative investments in families, children, and caregiving in generations. However, the Senate may adjourn for the holidays before taking action on the Build Back Better bill. Read more …
“The femicide is directly linked to the ecocide,” Delee Nikal, part of the Wet’suwet’en indigenous community in Canada, made clear at a COP26 rally. She highlights what many are unaware of: that climate and gender issues are linked. In this case, Nikal explains how extractive industries are intertwined with violence against women and girls and how this is taking place on Read more …
As a leading national organization educating women about breast cancer prevention, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) recently created The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, sponsoring a comprehensive package of federal bills to ensure greater safety in the use of various care products. Through this campaign, the organization is committed to getting rid of toxic chemicals from beauty and personal care products, reducing unsafe chemical exposures for the most vulnerable and making ingredient transparency the new Read more …
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.
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 …
Two years ago, Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix courageously called out Nike – her biggest sponsor – for slashing her endorsement deal after having her daughter. Her bold move ultimately forced the brand to change its maternity policy for sponsored athletes, but it was just one success in an industry that has been notoriously slow to welcome and accept women – particularly women of color. And, as recent headlines have proven, it’s not in Read more …