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NOW Demands Equitable Treatment from Our Justice System
Released on January 7, 2021 Charge Violent Perpetrators as Domestic Terrorists & Institute a National Day of Apology for Peaceful Protestors Who Were Excessively Policed in the Past WASHINGTON, D.C. – Make no mistake. What we witnessed taking place in our Capitol yesterday was a painful dichotomy of restoring democracy and domestic terrorism. As the morning started, many of us were elated with happiness and celebrating the Georgia
Casey Goodson–Remember His Name and Take Action
Released on December 15, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This time, it happened in Columbus, Ohio. Casey Goodson, Jr. had just put his keys in the lock of his own home when he was shot three times in the back by a sheriff’s deputy. The only things he had in his hands were a face mask and sandwiches he had brought home for his family. Casey Goodson was, as
SCOTUS Must Stop Trump’s Xenophobia. Protect the Integrity of Our Census; Count Everyone
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a challenge to Donald Trump’s plan to stop the Census Bureau from counting undocumented immigrants in population totals used by each state for congressional reapportionment. The Constitution clearly commands that the census count “all persons,” when drawing congressional districts—but Donald Trump wants to enshrine his xenophobia and racism by making the Census whiter and more privileged. This formula would take Congressional seats and funding away from states,
NOW Applauds Biden Administration’s Historic Move to Put More Women in the White House
Released on November 30, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW applauds President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris for their decision to appoint an all-woman senior communications team in the White House, and a diverse economics team that includes more women in key roles than ever before, including Treasury Secretary, OMB Director and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. For
Democracy Demands That We Count Every Vote
Released on November 4, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This election made history with a record turnout fueled by the enthusiasm, commitment and resolve of millions of women. We voted early. We voted by mail. We voted in person. But our work isn’t finished just yet. We made our voices heard and now we have to make sure that our votes are counted. This election is not up to Donald
NOW Denounces Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to SCOTUS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amy Coney Barrett says when it comes to interpreting the Constitution, she’s an “originalist” in the mold of her mentor, Antonin Scalia. This means that she interprets the Constitution exactly how the authors wrote it. However, the white male authors of the Constitution (many of whom were also slave owners) left out women, people of color, religious minorities, and LGBTQIA+ people. According to
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Every Day, We Must Uplift Native Women’s Voices
Released on October 12, 2020 WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, October 12, NOW is proud to continue to take part in the national movement to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day and to reject the racist history of the Columbus Day observance. To continue to honor the legacy of a man who stole sacred and ancestral land from Indigenous people and caused centuries of colonization and genocide is an act of violence against Native Americans. Instead, we must
NOW Mourns the Loss of Feminist Icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON, D.C. – There aren’t sufficient words to describe the depth of sorrow women are feeling at the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We are shattered. We are broken. We feel that we have lost more than a dear and admired friend. Our country has lost a feminist champion. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was not only a historic Supreme Court Justice, but also a political
NOW Demands More Than a Payout for Breonna Taylor
Released on September 17, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the president of the National Organization for Women (NOW), and its first Black president in 50 years, I have especially followed the ”Justice for Breonna Taylor” movement. It has been moving to see so many others mobilize, whether they are young activists on social media or major influencers like Oprah Winfrey, to keep this issue at the forefront. While we applaud the settlement this
Now Urges Congress to Vote YES to Protect Pregnant Workers
Released on September 15, 2020 Washington, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 2694), a bill that aims to eliminate discrimination and promote economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for those whose ability to perform functions of their job are limited by pregnancy, childcare, and other related medical conditions. For decades pregnant people have