When NOW launched the Unlock the Future campaign last year, we were responding to the crisis Donald Trump manufactured at the border. Instead of following the law regarding immigration cases, he locked up thousands of women and girls seeking refuge from sexual violence, assault and poverty in prisons, where they were again denied their most basic human rights. Trump’s racism and xenophobia was on display again this Read more …
Send Us Your Suggestions November 9, 2020 This activity takes place every four years: a list of recommendation for the incoming administration of the most urgent and important policy and program initiatives the new team should immediately consider. President-elect Joe Biden has spoken about his number one priority: getting the coronavirus under control. Nine months Read more …
Oct. 23, 2020 By Jan Erickson, NOW Government Relations Director The Republicans’ Sham Process – Final Vote on Oct. 26 Donald Trump’s nominee to the high court, Amy Coney Barrett, sailed through Senate Judiciary Committee hearings earlier this month revealing little about her views on key issues and refusing to provide a solid assurance that Read more …
Note: Immediate nutritional, health care, housing and financial assistance is required. Congress must pass additional COVID-19 relief legislation. Without this help tens of millions of women and children could become homeless, without income and food, and further exposed to the coronavirus. The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how we go about our days. For many, Read more …
Updated June 25, 2020 How does COVID-19 impact immigrant populations? Immigrant communities, particularly those in low-income areas, and undocumented immigrant families have been particularly high-risk during the coronavirus pandemic. Not only do immigrants make up a large proportion of essential workers, but as states begin to reopen immigrant communities are made even more vulnerable. Border states like Read more …
Updated June 16, 2020 As women are being disproportionately impacted by the Coronavirus, the National Organization for Women seeks to provide resources for activists and individuals dealing with a variety of gender-based challenges during these difficult times. In most families, the primary caregivers are women, meaning they are in charge of childcare during school shutdowns and are often caring for older parents. The majority of healthcare workers are Read more …
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump Jr. just said that the current debate over sexual assault has made him more worried for his sons than his daughters. Ann Coulter mocked the “snickering at white men” and asserted “there has never been a more pacific, less rapey creature than the white male of Western European descent.” Of course, Read more …
The leadership of our nation of immigrants’ utilizes hateful rhetoric to dehumanize immigrants and justify the abusive treatment of children and families. That is the disgusting reality of America today. It shouldn’t take much to rally empathy around the vulnerable and victimized, yet we continue to face a stubborn wall of apathy from policymakers and Read more …
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Hala Ayala An outspoken advocate for women and families, Hala Ayala won her seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in 2017, beating a four-term incumbent, and becoming one of the first Latina to serve in the House. She now serves as the State Delegate for Virginia’s 51st District, serving Prince William County. Ayala is also a fierce champion for Read more …