This State of the Union is a Nightmare

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 …

Congress, Trump’s Just Not Into You

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 …

2026 NOW Conference

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 …

URGENT: Call Your Representatives—The ACA subsidies MUST be extended so Americans can afford health insurance! 

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 …

When Technology Becomes a Weapon: The Rising Danger of Tech-Enabled Abuse 

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 …

Celebrating Six Decades of NOW

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 …

Statement from National NOW President Kim Villanueva on the Appointment of Hala Ayala as National NOW PAC Director

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 …

Former VA Delegate Hala Ayala Appointed National NOW PAC Director

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 …