It begins…
Voting restrictions aimed at communities of color disproportionately impact women in those communities. A democracy can’t function this way. Your governor needs to hear from you today!
Action Items
Its about Fairness
The Paycheck Fairness Act helps women fight the wage gap by requiring greater transparency from employers – who would have to show that wage differences are job-related and not gender-based — and protects employees from retaliation when they share information about compensation.
Your name is powerful
On March 25th, we’ll be at the Supreme Court taking a stand against one hundred entities — The Dirty 100 — looking to impose their personal religious beliefs on their employees.
We’re organizing a banner to display outside the Supreme Court to make sure all our voices are heard. Sign your name next to ours!
Attend the 2014 National NOW Conference
The 2014 National NOW Conference, “Faces of Feminism: Strength in Diversity” will be held from June 27-29 in Albuquerque New Mexico at the Hyatt Regency. This is an opportunity for us to gather and tackle the critical issues on NOW’s agenda and shape the future of women’s rights.
Sixty Years Isn’t Justice
It’s unconscionable that a woman who stands her ground against an abusive ex-husband could get 20 years in prison – never mind 60! Marissa Alexander was given a 20 year sentence for firing a non-lethal warning shot at her ex-husband, moments after he choked her and just days after giving birth. State Attorney Angela Corey Read more …