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Because women in broadcast, film and print media are too often only depicted as sex objects and victims of rape, murder and terror, and not portrayed as policymakers, decision makers, or in strong roles; and

Because the lack of feminist analysis in broadcast, film and print media is frequently absent; and

Because the media is saturated with the anti-woman message of the radical right; We need a forum for feminist thought and analysis of national policy issues and a vehicle for recording Your Voice; and

Because historically the contributions of women have been unreported, underrated, or ignored. To remedy this, we have created a repository called HerStory. 

Editor's Bylines and Selections

  • OUR WORST NIGHTMARE - CALL (202)224-3121
    Trump did it! In a move that denigrates the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Trump announced his pick to replace her on the Supreme Court: Amy Coney Barrett. Pre-approved by the far rightwing Federalist Society, Barrett wants to destroy Roe v. Wade,… …
  • NOW Demands Justice for the Forced Sterilization of Detained Immigrant Women
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The recent account, by a licensed practical nurse-turned-whistleblower, regarding the treatment of detained immigrant women at Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia is beyond horrific – it is unconscionable and inhumane. According… …
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg - RIP
    A Tribute By President Barak Obama. Sixty years ago, Ruth Bader Ginsburg applied to be a Supreme Court clerk. She’d studied at two of our finest law schools and had ringing recommendations. But because she was a woman, she was rejected. Ten years later,… …
  • STAND UP & SPEAK OUT!
    Trump has said he will nominate a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme Court this week, adding that it may be a woman. As offensive as the whole idea of this action is so close to the election, it is sickening to think who that… …
  • VOTE!
    MOST POLITICIANS THINK WOMEN SHOULD BE SEEN AND NOT HEARD. IN THE LAST ELECTION 22 MILLION WOMEN AGREED. THIS YEAR MAKE THEM LISTEN…VOTE! …
  • ERA on the Line This election Year
    The Equal Rights Amendment is NOT in the U.S. Constitution. The Trump administration wants to make sure it doesn’t get in the Constitution and has filed asking the Federal Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Nevada, Illinois and… …
  • New National Organization For Women President
    Christian F. Nunes, MBA, MS, LCSW  In late August 2020, Christian became NOW President. She was previously appointed Vice President by the board in May 2019. Christian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Consultant, and a Woman-Minority Business Owner… …
  • YOU ARE NOT JUST VOTING FOR PRESIDENT
    YOU ARE NOT JUST VOTING FOR PRESIDENT! You are voting for who replaces Ruth Bader Ginsburg. You are voting for Federal Judges who are not far-right ideologues. You are voting for the next Secretary of Education. You are voting for the next Attorney… …
  • HOW TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT - NOW
    The 2020 elections are the most consequential in generations. But with a global pandemic not only straining our healthcare system, paralyzing our economy and upending our daily lives, our fundamental right to vote is equally under threat. The Primary… …

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100 YEARS OF VOTING RIGHTS: DARE TO RUN CONTINUES OUR COUNTRY'S LEGACY

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I'm Sorry

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A DIFFERENT, THOUGHT-PROVOKING VIEW OF Trump

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When You See Me Wearing A Mask Out In Public

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ANOTHER VIEW OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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By: Debbie Moore-Black, RN

Hi Mary and Susan and Heather and Ashley and…

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A coalition of American businesses are voicing their support for the Equal Rights Amendment.

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The Women's Health Protection Act would protect abortion access from bans and burdensome restrictions.

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