WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. From now until October 15, we celebrate the cultures and heritage of Hispanic and Latinx Americans as well as the countless achievements these communities have made throughout his Read more …
On the Record
Women’s Equality Day: NOW Celebrates 100 Years of Women’s Voices at the Ballot Box
Released on August 26, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks a century since women finally had a true voice in our democracy with the certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Yet, the 19th did not end the battle for full civic participation, as states and individu Read more …
August 13 is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
NOW Demands that the Road to Racial Justice MUST include Economic Justice for Black Women
Released on August 13, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day 2020, NOW reaffirms our commitment to economic justice and racial equity, two of our core issues. Pay equity has been a central demand of feminists for years, but we must also recognize that stru Read more …
NOW Honors 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Released on July 28, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, NOW is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a critical civil rights law guaranteeing non-discrimination protections to people with disabilities in all areas of public life. Signed Read more …
Trump’s Effort to Deny Asylum to Victims of Violence is Inhumane
Released on July 17, 2020
WASHINGTON – One of the cruelest initiatives yet proposed by the Trump Administration threatens to send victims of violence applying for asylum in the U.S. back home to face even more violence or perhaps death. The National Organization for Women (NOW) Read more …
NOW Demands that the ERA is Enshrined in the Constitution
Released on July 1, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW and over 50 women’s rights and civil rights organizations filed a joint amicus curiae brief (with the assistance of Winston & Strawn LLP) urging the enshrinement of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the Constitution. The b Read more …
On Title IX’s Anniversary, We Redouble Our Commitment to Ending Discrimination Against Women
Released on June 23, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks the 48th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation that set out to ensure equal educational opportunities regardless of gender. This civil rights law has opened up doors that had long been closed to women and gi Read more …
NOW Demands Equal Pay for Mothers
Released on June 4, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, NOW recognizes Mom’s Equal Pay Day and acknowledges the enormous wage disparities between mothers and fathers in our nation. Especially in the present moment, sex-based pay discrimination prevents mothers from receiving equal p Read more …
Do The Math: Trump Has Added More Right-Wing Judges To The Courts Than Any Other President
Released on June 1, 2020
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell made a devil’s bargain to stack the federal judiciary with ultra-conservative judges, cementing opposition to women’s rights, workers’ rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQ freedoms and environmental protections Read more …
NOW Celebrates Pride Month and Stands with LGBTQIA+ Communities Everywhere
Released on June 1, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Every June, Pride Month marks a celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities who have been working for equality for decades. These communities and individuals have repeatedly been denied employment protections, health care equity, public accom Read more …