Statement by National NOW President Kim Villanueva What is it about Donald Trump’s angry, domineering, patronizing, disrespectful, and self-centered State of the Union that women find so familiar? A political movement has grown around a culture that glorifies aggression, division, and domination. In that world, women are vilified and attacked simply for demanding equality. Today, that backlash is an animating Read more …
By Kim Villanueva Our U.S. Constitution requires the President to report to Congress on “the State of the Union.” The framers wanted to make clear that the President is no king, but rather an executive who serves alongside – and is accountable to — what they considered the pre-eminent branch of government: Congress. But Donald Read more …
Celebrating 60 Years of Feminist Power, Progress, and Possibility – June 26 – 28, 2026 For 60 years, the National Organization for Women has stood at the forefront of social change—mobilizing communities, shaping policy, and redefining what justice looks like for women and marginalized people across the United States. Founded in 1966 by visionary leaders Read more …
THE ISSUE: Congress will vote Thursday afternoon on a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies that make health insurance more affordable for millions of people across the United States. Without an extension of the ACA subsidies, 1 in 4 people said they plan to or have already dropped their health insurance because they can’t afford the new premiums. That’s nearly 6 million Americans and their families who Read more …
“Without him, without my husband and the father of my children. I don’t know if I’ll be able to go on…” We can all agree that Trump’s second term has hit us like a terrible storm, and while some take their time to accept it, at the end of the day, we are all getting Read more …
A Story That Mirrors Too Many Others When Maya first met her partner, his constant texts and calls felt flattering. He said he wanted to make sure she was safe, so she worried him when she didn’t answer quickly. Over time, that worry became overbearing control. He demanded her passwords, checked her messages, and insisted on having her location at all times. When she Read more …
Kim Villanueva joins Community Voices to discuss her long history of feminist activism with the National Organization for Women. She also speaks about the ways that her experiences in Springfield helped prepare her to lead a national organization. Kim also discusses why it matters and how you should get involved in causes and organizations you Read more …
For 60 years, the National Organization for Women (NOW) has stood at the forefront of social change—mobilizing, organizing, and transforming communities for gender justice and equality. What began as a bold vision in 1966, led by Betty Friedan, Dr. Reverend Pauli Murray, and Muriel Fox, has grown into the largest grassroots feminist organization in the Read more …
October 16, 2025 Washington, D.C. — The National Organization for Women (NOW) proudly announces the appointment of longtime feminist leader, former Virginia Delegate, and unwavering advocate for equity, Hala Ayala, as its new National NOW PAC Director. “Hala Ayala doesn’t just show up—she builds power, she breaks barriers, and she brings others with her,” said Read more …
Longtime Leader Brings National Firepower, Fundraising Muscle, and a Seat-Securing Strategy for 2025 and Beyond October 14, 2025 Washington, DC — The National Organization for Women (NOW) has appointed Hala Ayala as its new National Political Action Committee (PAC) Director to usher in a new era of bold leadership, strategic fundraising, and unapologetic advocacy for Read more …