Washington, D.C. — With each natural disaster we face, it seems like we discover a new set of challenges for women dealing with the impact of the aftermath.   Sixteen years […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — By not taking action on its own to block Senate Bill 8 (S.B. 8), the U.S. Supreme Court upended our system of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]