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NOW’s core issues are reproductive rights and justice, ending violence against women, economic justice, LGBTQIA rights, racial justice, and Constitutional equality.
Time Runs Out on Title X—Here Comes the Gag Rule
Statement from NOW President Toni Van Pelt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals must stop the Trump Administration from building chains around Planned Parenthood. They want to padlock the truth about reproductive health care from people who are without insurance or who struggle to make ends meet by imposing a politically contrived gag rule on
Steve King is Only Part of The Problem
WASHINGTON, D.C. — There’s the bottom of the barrel, and then there’s Steve King. The Congressman from Iowa, who defended white supremacy, has now come out with a defense of rape and incest. It’s beyond obvious that Steve King has to resign his seat in politics, apologize to the people of Iowa and find something to do that doesn’t involve
Thoughts and Prayers Are Never Enough and They’re Not Enough Today
Statement from NOW President Toni Van Pelt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The white nationalist who killed twenty people in El Paso targeted more than innocent shoppers and families from both sides of the border. He was aiming to promote the racist, hateful views of a toxic online community that’s been emboldened by what they hear from Donald Trump and his enablers on cable news
The Senate Fails Again to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault
Statement from NOW President Toni Van Pelt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The fix is in to elevate General John E. Hyten to be vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the military’s second highest position, despite credible accusations of sexual assault made by an officer under his command. Col. Kathryn Spletstoser has told investigators and the media about
We Are The Champions—But Not When It Comes To Equal Pay For Women Athletes
Statement from NOW President Toni Van Pelt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) in soccer made history by winning their fourth World Cup trophy, but the legacy of discrimination against women athletes continues. This is one reason NOW is standing up in support of two important pieces of legislation that would help female athletes finally get the
NOW Applauds Arkansas Decision to Protect Abortion Rights
Statement from NOW President Toni Van Pelt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Judge Kristine Baker ruled today to temporarily block three anti-abortion laws that would have left Arkansas residents with only one clinic providing abortion care. Currently, Arkansas has two such clinics, and only one of them performs abortions after 10 weeks into a pregnancy. That clinic would not have been able to meet new burdensome requirements under one of the blocked bills.
National NOW Conference Opens With Call To Presidential Candidates
Statement from NOW President Toni Van Pelt: MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – From protecting women’s reproductive health and equal pay, to immigration reform and the importance of the female vote in the upcoming elections, women’s issues are dominating headlines every single day. The National Organization for Women (NOW) begins its annual conference today in Minneapolis, with events
Good Riddance Acosta — People Protecting Pedophiles Have No Place in Government
Statement from NOW President Toni Van Pelt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s far past time Alexander Acosta resigned. Since December, the National Organization for Women has been calling on him to leave his post as Secretary of Labor. Acosta allowed Jeffrey Epstein, a serial child molester, to use his wealth, power and influence to escape serious penalties for his crimes. The charges
NOW Condemns Sexist and Racist Behavior by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Agents
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recent reporting confirms that migrants are being subjected to inhumane conditions at detention centers run by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agency. Furthermore, an investigation by ProPublica revealed abhorrent online behavior of CBP agents targeting both women and people of color with hostile and derogatory remarks. NOW stands against the mistreatment of migrants
Save the Date: National Organization for Women Annual Conference, “Feminist Agenda Rising: Our Time is Now” to Focus on Promoting the Women’s Agenda in 2020 Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – From protecting women’s reproductive health and equal pay, to immigration reform and the importance of the female vote in the upcoming elections, women’s issues are dominating headlines every single day. Next month in Minnesota, the National Organization for Women (NOW) will hold its annual conference, with events revolving around this year’s theme: “Feminist Agenda Rising: Our Time is Now.” NOW and its members will come together and