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No Deadline on Equality

By Head Web AdminAugust 26, 2021NOW National NewsNOW National News

NOW Celebrates Women’s Equality Day WASHINGTON, D.C. — One hundred and one years after the 19th amendment was certified, guaranteeing women the constitutional right to vote, women have used our vote as our voice. And by making our voices heard, we’ve been able to break countless barriers. From recently welcoming our first woman Vice President, Kamala Harris, to electing a record-breaking 143 women into the U.S. Congress, each year, we continue to find new walls to push down in our crusade for equality, whether it’s in

NOW Hails House Passage of H.R. 4 John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

By Head Web AdminAugust 24, 2021NOW National NewsNOW National News

Washington, D.C. — The House of Representatives took a giant step forward today on behalf of democracy by passing H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. There can be no half-measures in defense of our freedom to vote. Either every vote is protected, or no vote is safe. For democracy to work for all of us, it must include

We March Today For Voting Rights

By Head Web AdminAugust 18, 2021NOW National NewsNOW National News

We March Today For Voting Rights NOW Honors 58th Anniversary of the March on Washington Washington, D.C. — Today NOW honors the 58th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a massive protest calling attention to the plague of racism in the United States. It is the day Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech and where 250,000 people of diverse racial backgrounds peacefully protested for equality and justice. Today, we also honor Daisy

We Must Not Abandon Afghan Women And Girls

By Head Web AdminAugust 16, 2021NOW National NewsNOW National News

Released on August 16, 2021 Washington, D.C. — Our hearts are breaking for the women and girls of Afghanistan. As the Taliban completes its total takeover of the Afghan government, women face terrible danger and risk. The advances in women’s rights over the last 20 years are now void as Afghan women are already reporting that they

WEDNESDAY: NOW Honors 55th Birthday with Virtual Celebration

By Head Web AdminJune 28, 2021NOW National NewsNOW National News

THIS WEDNESDAY 6/30: VIRTUAL CELEBRATION TO HONOR 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF NOW WITH NATIONAL PRESIDENT CHRISTIAN F. NUNES AND GUEST SPEAKERS Washington, D.C. – Fifty-five years ago, the largest feminist organization in the nation began a movement in a hotel room with 28 frustrated women working towards ending sex discrimination. From that day on, NOW has been at the frontlines of the feminist movement, advocating for issues ranging from reproductive rights to climate

NOW Hails SCOTUS Move a Victory for Title IX and Trans Rights

By Head Web AdminJune 28, 2021NOW National NewsNOW National News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an important victory for Title IX, and for transgender students, the Supreme Court today left in place a lower court ruling requiring a Virginia high school to allow transgender student Gavin Grimm to use the bathroom that conformed to his gender identity. Though Title IX prohibits schools from discriminating “on the basis of sex,” the

NOW Commemorates Juneteenth

By Head Web AdminJune 19, 2021NOW National NewsNOW National News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Organization for Women recognizes Juneteenth– the holiday commemorating the day the last enslaved people in this country were finally freed. While Juneteenth has long been celebrated by the Black community, many Americans don’t even know the history of the holiday. This lack of awareness is another example of how history is told and distorted

NOW Applauds Senate Confirmation of Kristen Clarke

By Head Web AdminMay 25, 2021NOW National NewsNOW National News

Released on May 25, 2021 The Senate vote to confirm Kristen Clarke as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division was narrow—but the victory for civil rights was enormous. Kristen Clarke will be the first Black woman to lead the Civil Rights Division, and she is unquestionably one of the most qualified, experienced, and talented individuals to

NOW Participates in AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate 2021

By Head Web AdminMay 18, 2021NOW National NewsNOW National News

Released on May 18, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW is pleased to participate in 2021’s AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate. Given the horrifying rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans in recent months, today is an especially critical day to recognize the unjust incidents of hate and bullying that have caused trauma, pain and damage to the AAPI community as well as to come together to ensure change. Hate and discrimination

NOW Applauds Passage of the Dream and Promise Act

By Head Web AdminMarch 18, 2021NOW National NewsNOW National News

Released on March 19, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Organization for Women applauds the House of Representatives for passing the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021. This is a vital first step in permanently protecting undocumented immigrants from the threat of deportation. These immigrants – the Dreamers, were brought to this country as children and are as American

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