This Thanksgiving season, we are all especially aware of the way our lives touch and interconnect with each other. We are mindful of what we must do to keep each other safe, even if that means not visiting family this year. I’m thankful for this spirit of generosity and compassion, which I know is shared Read more …
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” – Section I of the Equal Rights Amendment Women were deliberately left out of the U.S. Constitution as they were not recognized as full citizens in 1787 and even today, centuries Read more …
When we elected Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to take office, it was because we knew one of their first priorities will be to undo the terrible damage done by the Trump Administration to women’s health, gender equality, LGBTQIA+ rights, racial justice, reproductive freedom and so much more. In the first 100 days, we hope racial justice and criminal reform is a priority for the new administration, and that stronger legislation we’ve Read more …
The Biden Agenda for Women The Biden Agenda’s section specific to women’s issues champions a multitude of policies aimed at benefiting the livelihoods of American women and women around the world. Specifically, Biden has policies aimed in five main issue areas: economic security, healthcare, care infrastructure, ending violence against women, protecting and empowering women globally. 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 …
For the past eight months, our world has suffered from a global pandemic. Not only is this a public health crisis, but it is a mental health crisis as well. As the pandemic continues, there is an increase in the negative mental health effects of COVID-19, particularly on LGBTQ+ college students. Coming home from school Read more …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump packed the Supreme Court with justices he could count on to strike down the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Today, in the midst of a global pandemic when health care is needed most, we are watching to see if Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch deliver the goods to the outgoing President. Women and the most vulnerable in our society know what’s at stake today. The repeal lawsuit, supported by the Read more …
In response to election coverage, I issued this statement —headlined, “Democracy Demands That We Count Every Vote.” As we watch our democracy in action this week, I want to encourage you all to stay confident that we will make sure every vote is counted. More Americans voted in this election than in the last 100 years. This is historic and reason enough for every vote to be counted. This election is also much more than choosing our next president and vice Read more …
Although October – Domestic Violence Awareness Month is coming to a close, it is still important to draw attention to the lesser known issue of dating abuse. Dating abuse falls into the large category of IPV, or interpersonal violence, which is addressed under NOW’s core issue of Ending Violence Against Women. As such, it requires Read more …
This is the last time I’ll be writing to you before the election. I’m proud of all the grassroots work NOW members have done not only in this election cycle, but also during the appallingly rushed confirmation process for Amy Coney Barrett. As this column by S.E. Cupp points out, Democrats were much more energized by the Kavanaugh hearings to Read more …