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Illinois Passes The ERA, Bringing Women One Step Closer To Constitutional Equality
Statement By NOW President Toni Van Pelt: After 36 years, the Illinois House has finally moved to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, bringing us one step closer to constitutional equality. NOW salutes the hard work of Illinois NOW and its partners’ relentless efforts to pass the ERA. The #MeToo movement has underscored the importance of
Surrender of Predator Harvey Weinstein Is Another Step Towards Justice for Women
Statement By NOW President Toni Van Pelt: Hollywood producer and sexual predator Harvey Weinstein’s surrender to police on rape and sexual assault charges brings a tremendous sense of relief to women who need to know that law enforcement responds when they speak truth to power. Finally, the brave women who have come forward to name
The Senate Sexual Harassment Bill Takes An Important First Step, But We Need to Do More to Protect Women
Statement By NOW President Toni Van Pelt: The overhaul of Congress’ sexual harassment rules passed by the Senate is a good step in the right direction, but it leaves serious shortcomings that must be addressed in conference. The Senate bill undermines the critical reform included in the House version that provides legal counsel to victims
The Supreme Court Tells Women They Can’t Band Together To Stop Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: In a decision written by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that employers can force workers into agreeing to mandatory arbitration when their bosses break the law. The 5-4 ruling in Epic Systems v. Lewis lets corporations off the hook by denying employees their
Donald Trump Won’t Stop Until He’s Put Planned Parenthood Out of Business But, Women Can Stop Donald Trump
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: The Trump Administration is scheduled to announce its plan to deliver on one of Donald Trump’s signature campaign promises—defunding Planned Parenthood. But that’s not the only harm the new federal rule would cause for women. Donald Trump wants to change the Title X federal family program to deny
New York’s Legislature Must Appoint a Woman Attorney General
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: The horrific claims of sexual violence made by four women against Eric Schneiderman have led to his resignation as New York attorney general, but more needs to happen if women are to feel safe. “The fact that Eric Schneiderman resigned within hours of the credible allegations against him
Women Call Enough is Enough on R. Kelly
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: The National Organization for Women (NOW) supports the call to #MuteRKelly and we add our voices to our sisters’ inspiring call to action. We join with the Time’s Up Women of Color who are calling for R. Kelly’s record label, concert producers and related music industry companies to
NFL Must Address Sexual Harassment Claims from Cheerleaders
Roger Goodell Should Meet with Bailey Davis and Kristan Ware Statement from NOW President Toni Van Pelt Once again, the NFL has allowed a culture of sexual harassment to continue and has done nothing to change the rules and regulations for cheerleaders. Two brave women – former NFL cheerleaders – Bailey Davis and Kristan Ware
Rep. Maloney Joins with Enough is Enough Coalition Groups to Discuss Efforts to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) joined today with leaders of the Enough is Enough movement, a coalition of women’s groups dedicated to ending sexual violence, to push for an end to sexual harassment. Rep. Maloney is the sponsor of HR 4729 Ending Secrecy About Workplace Sexual Harassment Act, HR 4748 No Tax Deductions for Sexual
Justice Was Finally Served
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt on the Conviction Of Bill Cosby Justice was served today. Thanks to the brave women who came forward to tell their stories, Bill Cosby, a violent assaulter has been convicted. This is a notice to sexual predators everywhere. No matter your position in life, our society will not