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Oregon NOW Endorses Kate Brown for Governor
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.
The U.S. Supreme Court May Be Hazardous To Women’s Health
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.
“She Made Her Mark On History.”
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,
Leading Feminist Organizations Convene to Discuss Solutions for Sexual Harassment
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,
Proposed Amendments to Oregon NOW Bylaws and Operating Rules
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
The U.S. Senate Tells Women—Having a Baby? Forget About Doing Your Job
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
Legislative Update & Endorsements
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
Register for the 2018 Oregon NOW Annual Meeting & Conference!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with and learn from NOW members and supporters from around the state. Register here! We’ll have a full-day conference on Sunday, April 15 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (agenda available soon). Optional no-host events will take place on the evening of Saturday, April 14 for attendees arriving the
House Oversight Committee Must Investigate John Kelly and Don McGahn
Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) has announced that his House Oversight Committee has opened an investigation into the Trump Administration’s employment of Rob Porter, seeking to discover when the FBI told the White House about the allegations of domestic violence against him. That’s not nearly good enough. We already
Job Opportunity: Oregon NOW Executive Director
Oregon NOW is hiring! The Executive Director of Oregon NOW is responsible for the overall leadership and management of Oregon NOW. The position is part-time (30 hours/month) with flexible hours and location. In its next Executive Director, Oregon NOW seeks an individual who is committed to NOW’s priority issues and the intersectionality at the core