Abortion Around the World - Overview
In many parts of the world, women face serious and sometimes insurmountable barriers in obtaining safe and legal abortion services. Women's health and their families' well-being suffer as a consequence, reports the NOW Foundation.

"Count Florida's Votes" Says NOW PAC
The National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC) joins our national and Florida allies in calling on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to count Florida's votes now. NOW PAC and other groups demonstrated recently in front of the DNC.
NOW PAC Celebrates Clinton Victory in Pennsylvania, Credits Online and On-the-Ground Organizing

Summit Brings Activists and Experts Together for Economic Justice
An inspiring and diverse mix of grassroots activists, academic researchers and program managers came together at the 2008 Summit on Economic Justice for Women in Atlanta, Ga. recently.

Republicans Block Ledbetter Fair Pay Act -- But It's Not Over!
Senate Republicans blocked the Fair Pay Restoration Act from moving to an up or down vote. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has signaled that he will bring this civil rights legislation up again, as soon as we find 3 more votes. Email your senators today!
Listen to Kim Gandy and Lilly Ledbetter Discussing Equal Pay

Below the Belt: No Sequels Allowed
"This tragic farce, now in its eighth season, showcases your tax dollars at work in support of the administration's assault on science, reproductive freedom, access to information, and the health of women around the globe," writes NOW President Kim Gandy in her bi-weekly column.

Anti-Affirmative Action Measures Are in 5 More States
The right wing is at it again, gathering signatures in five states in an effort to place anti-affirmative action initiatives on the ballots in November.

Interested in Politics or History? Test Your Knowledge!
Find out how much you know about the history of women in politics.

Job Openings at NOW
Job openings at the National Action Center in Washington, D.C. include an Internet Communications Coordinator.

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Below the Belt: No Sequels Allowed
"This tragic farce, now in its eighth season, showcases your tax dollars at work in support of the administration's assault on science, reproductive freedom, access to information, and the health of women around the globe," writes NOW President Kim Gandy in her bi-weekly column.

Below the Belt: ABCs, 123s, and STDs
"Comprehensive sex ed actively encourages teens to obstain from sex until they are more mature and ready. Yet it acknowledges that many are not, and with or without adult approval, sex is happening and sexual consequences are the result," writes NOW President Kim Gandy in her bi-weekly column.

Elect Women NOW: The NOW PAC has endorsed Sen. Hillary Clinton for president and is supporting other women candidates. Join us!

National NOW Conference: Join us to talk about feminism and activism, set NOW's national policy and have fun!

Regional NOW Conferences: In April and May, National NOW Board members representing each region will be elected at these events. Attend the conference in your region.

Love Your Body: Do you love what you see when you look in the mirror? Take our quiz!

Reproductive Freedom NOW Reproductive rights are issues of life and death for women, not mere matters of choice.

Support International Women's Health Services
Millions of girls and women around the world are suffering and many are dying due to deplorable reproductive-related health services and they need our help. Write your senator today!

Help Reduce Harmful Child Marriages Worldwide
According to the Population Council, about one in seven girls in the developing world marries before her 15th birthday. This practice, affecting girls as young as 7, puts them at risk to suffer damaging health, economic, and educational consequences.

Restore Affordable Birth Control to Low-Income and College Women
Access to affordable birth control is part of every woman's right to reproductive health care. Recent and dramatic increases in prices for students and low-income women will lead to discontinuation of use, higher rates of unplanned pregnancies and an increase in abortions.

Promote Diversity in Media Ownership
A handful of big media conglomerates want to own even more TV stations, newspapers and radio stations than they already do. If we let this happen, it will spell disaster for the representation of women and people of color in the media.

Stop the Home Foreclosure Crisis
By 2009, conservative estimates suggest that three million homeowners will have lost their residences and a disproportionate number of women will be impacted.

Election Coverage: Demand Substance NOT Sexism
Sign NOW's petition, calling on the media to give their readers, listeners and viewers the information they need to make an informed decision in November 2008.

Love Your Body
Every day is the right day to love yourself. Join the fight against negative self-images promoted by mainstream media with our online quiz.

Urge Your Senators to Co-Sponsor International VAWA
Gender-based violence contributes to the poverty, inequality and instability that threaten peace and democracy around the world. Please urge your senators to support the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA).

Put Volunteer Attorneys to Work for Domestic Violence Survivors
Tell Congress that survivors of domestic abuse should have access to the same legal resources readily available to more fortunate members of society.

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