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Reproductive Justice

WEBThe replacement of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with ultra-conservative Amy Coney Barrett puts Americans’ reproductive rights in great peril. Roe v. Wade is at …

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National Organization for Women

WEBRead Our Op-Ed: The VA and the Pentagon must end their anti-gay IVF regulations. NOW-NYC is igniting change for New York's women and girls. We advance laws, promote …

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Get the Facts: Reproductive Health Act

WEBThe Reproductive Health Act (RHA) simply makes the protections of Roe v. Wade a permanent part of New York State law – no matter what happens nationally. With …

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Get the Facts: Birth Control

WEBWe need birth control: Birth control is already a near-universal practice. In fact, 99% of women who’ve had sex have used contraceptives at some point, and some 60% of all …

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End abusive practices for home healthcare workers

WEBHere’s what you can say to city and state reps: [First, let them know your name and neighborhood.] “I’m calling because I strongly support ending mandatory 24-hour shifts …

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Six states standing up for reproductive justice

WEBNew York State protects Roe v Wade:. At a time when Roe v. Wade is being threatened like never before, New York state has taken a strong stand for reproductive …

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Reproductive Health Act Passes in New York

WEBPress Releases / January 22, 2019. Statement of Sonia Ossorio, NOW-NYC President on the passage of the Reproductive Health Act: “The New York State legislature has just …

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Pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act! VICTORY!!

WEBPass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act! VICTORY!! Your voice matters! The Senate finally moved to protect pregnant women at work and end discrimination. Congrats! …

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We just banned Child Marriage in New York

WEBNOW New York Celebrates Passage of Strongest Ban on Child Marriage in the U.S. ALBANY, NY (June 8, 2017) – After the National Organization for Women – …

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Changing Laws: Legislative Agenda

WEBThe No More 24 Act would end the 24-hour workday for home attendants, mandating that all 24-hour shifts be split into two 12-hour shifts. Additionally, it would cap the maximum …

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Trump's war on reproductive rights

WEBTaking away our birth control. Trump has been out to sabotage our access to birth control since day one. Now, his administration has finalized new rules attacking …

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Women of Power & Influence Network

WEBWomen of Power & Influence Network. The Women of Power & Influence Awards celebrate extraordinary women leaders on the frontline of progress. The Women of Power & …

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NOW Honors Women on the Frontline of Progress

WEBNOW-NYC advocates for laws that defend our rights and break barriers for women and girls. We work to advance economic opportunity and fairness in the …

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Supreme Court Rules Employers Can Deny Birth Control Coverage

WEBJuly 8, 2021 — New York, NY — On Wednesday, July 8th, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that employers with religious or moral objections to birth control can deny coverage to …

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NOW New York Pushes to End Child Marriage in New York State

WEBGirls As Young As 14 Are Still Able to Marry Under Current Law. February 14, 2017 – New York – NOW New York President Sonia Ossorio spoke at a press …

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