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 April 15, 2020 How has COVID-19 created a new opportunity for anti-abortion extremists? Anti-abortion extremists are using the COVID-19 pandemic to threaten abortion access across the nation. As non-essential services are suspended indefinitely to reduce the spread of the virus, governors in Texas, Alabama, Ohio, Oklahoma and others are using this situation to restrict abortion access. Under the guise Read more …
As the days of the week all blend together, and time seems to both speed up and slow down from moment to moment, we’re finding that establishing routines and schedules help structure our days and keep ourselves emotionally grounded. I’m hearing from NOW members that these weekly emails are a welcome feature, and I appreciate the opportunity to Read more …
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In 2019, 91.5 percent of all domestic workers in the United States were women, and 57.1 percent were people of color. Now the Coronavirus is decimating the livelihoods of many domestic employees as their employers close off their homes, and those who are still employed are risking their safety to keep working. A high number of domestic workers are also undocumented immigrants, so despite paying taxes, they will not receive unemployment benefits Read more …
The end of the first episode of the Hulu drama Mrs. America paints a picturesque scene of the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment in the United States Senate. However, the episode is tinged with the threat of a growing opposition to the ERA, led by Phyllis Schlafly. While Schlafly is clearly the “protagonist” of the series Read more …
With all the changes brought on by the coronavirus, one thing has remained the same. We are all still united by our commitment to defending women’s rights, speaking truth to power and sharing information that lifts up our cause—and our spirits. I’m using these weekly updates to share with you some of what I’ve been reading, thinking Read more …
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt; Posted 3/25/2020 Dear NOW Activists: As I wrote to you last week, the coronavirus crisis is making our ability to maintain lines of communications more important than ever. NOW is a vibrant, activist, engaged community that sustains and strengthens us when we need each other most. And we’ve Read more …
Today is April 1st — Census Day! The Census is about more than one family or one community – it’s about making sure our nation is represented accurately. The census is a critical tool that helps inform political representation through redistricting and the distribution of over 1.5 trillion dollars in federal funds. It is vital that marginalized populations across the U.S. are counted in the Census, forcing Read more …
Updated November 19, 2020 As women are being disproportionately impacted by the Coronavirus, the National Organization for Women seeks to provide resources for activists working on the frontlines of gender-based challenges during these difficult times. These resources are specifically for organizations advocating on the behalf of high-risk groups. They include webinars, petitions, and other campaigns that 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 …