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Intern Spotlight – Hailey

Posted by National Organization for Women on 04/19/2016

“I’m Not a Feminist…” “…but I am for equal rights.” “…because feminism is for angry girls.” “…feminism is a dirty word right now, and I don’t want to associate myself with that.” “…because I’m not a man-hater.” “…because I don’t need f Read more...

Intern Spotlight – Josey

Posted by National Organization for Women on 04/14/2016

I was born and raised in an inner city neighborhood called Boyle Heights, which is east of Los Angeles. It is a neighborhood that is rich with Latino culture, but also populated by families who live at or below the poverty line. A neighborhood w Read more...

Feminism of the Future

Posted by Charlotte Moller on 04/13/2016

By Charlotte Moller, NOW Government Relations Intern The National Organization for Women is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer, commemorating five decades of grassroots activism. Beginning in 1966, NOW spearheaded second wave feminism and has Read more...

From Dictator’s Victim to Democratic Leader—the Story of a Feminist Hero

Posted by Leora Lihach on 04/08/2016

By Leora Lihach, President’s Office Intern In times of war and turmoil, women have mobilized to take the suffering out of their countries. One of these heroes is the first female president of Chile, who led her country back to health after it suffered Read more...

Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt: A Rally to Remember

Posted by Brittany Romagnoli on 03/30/2016

By Brittany Romagnoli, President’s Office Intern On March 2, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt case. This case acknowledges how targeted regulation of abortion providers (TRAP) laws in Texas are designe Read more...