Statement of NOW President Toni Van Pelt: When the House voted on the recent omnibus spending bill, lawmakers included language to support survivors of sexual harassment and discrimination. But when it got to the House, Mitch McConnell said, “never mind,” and removed provisions that would have finally brought accountability and transparency to Congress’ sexual harassment
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: The Washington Post is reporting that the Humane Society of the United States is resisting making broader changes in the wake of the resignation of CEO Wayne Pacelle, who’s been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women. After a law firm was hired to investigate the claims, the
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt Welcoming the March For Our Lives: The National Organization for Women welcomes the students from Parkland, Florida–and around the country–who are coming to Washington, DC for the March For Our Lives. NOW applauds your focus on grassroots activism, voter registration and getting out the vote to elect lawmakers
March 20, 2018 (PORTLAND, OR) — Oregon NOW enthusiastically endorses Governor Kate Brown, recognizing Governor Brown’s proven record of championing policies for equality and social justice and her commitment to make Oregon a place where every person has the opportunity to thrive. Brown’s entire career has been dedicated to advocating for vulnerable women and children.
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in the case of National Institute of Family Life Advocates v. Becerra, a challenge to the California FACT Act, a commonsense law that provides women and their families with access to full and accurate information about their reproductive healthcare options.
Statement of NOW President Toni Van Pelt on the Death of Rep. Louise Slaughter: NOW deeply mourns the passing of Rep. Louise Slaughter. Louise Slaughter made her mark on history, and women everywhere are living better, safer lives because of her vision and leadership. As one of the longest-serving women in the House of Representatives,
Enough is Enough Summit, April 25, 2018: WASHINGTON – The Enough Is Enough campaign, launched in December by coalition partners National Organization for Women (NOW), Feminist Majority, National Congress of Black Women, UNITE HERE, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, and Legal Momentum are holding a one-day summit and congressional briefing on April 25, 2018 in Washington,
The following proposed amendments to the Oregon NOW Bylaws and Operating Rules were presented to the Oregon NOW board, which voted to recommend that these amendments be voted on at the Oregon NOW Annual Meeting & Conference on April 15. Per the bylaws and operating rules, the Oregon NOW Bylaws and Operating rules may be
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-HI) will soon be the first U.S. Senator in history to give birth while in office. But under Senate rules, if Sen. Duckworth takes any maternity leave, she will be unable to perform the most essential aspects of her job—voting and sponsoring legislation. And if
With just under two weeks remaining in the Oregon legislative session, there’s still time to make sure that your legislators hear from you about what’s important to you. Oregon Gun Laws Strengthened: Last week, the Oregon legislature passed HB 4145, which closes a loophole in Oregon’s gun laws (the “boyfriend/girlfriend loophole”) that allowed convicted domestic abusers and stalkers to
