NOW and Lesbian Rights

NOW is committed to fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in all areas, including employment, housing, public accommodations, health services, child custody and military policies. NOW is committed to educational efforts that combat the adverse effects of homophobia, promote positive images in the media and ultimately ensure civil rights protection for all. NOW asserts the right of lesbians to live their lives with dignity and security, and the rights of equal marriage for all.

Related Issues: Equal Marriage NOW

General Information:

• Timeline of NOW's Work on Lesbian Rights
• Together We Can Win Lesbian Rights
• LGBT Resources
• Equal Marriage NOW -- Why equal marriage is a feminist issue; comprehensive information about NOW's fight for equal marriage rights.

Latest News:

• Open Letter to President Obama: NOW Urges 2012 Wake-Up Call for Nation (01/12)
• NOW Political Action Committee Proudly Endorses Tammy Baldwin (9/11)
• NOW Urges Committee to Repeal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (7/11)
• NOW and Allies Send Letter to Congress Calling for Repeal of DOMA (03/11)
• NOW Celebrates Repeal Of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (12/10)
• Support Repeal of Military Women's Abortion Ban and DADT (12/10)
• Urge Republicans to Stop Blocking Vote on DADT (12/10)
• Pentagon Report Supports the End of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (11/10)
• The Election and Women's Rights: Don't Compromise, Organize! (11/10)
• Another Victory for Gays in the Military: Federal Judge Stops Enforcement of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (10/10)
• NOW Condemns Sen. Jim DeMint's Dangerous Comments (10/10)
• NOW Condemns Senate Failure to Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell (09/10)
• Tell Senators NOW: Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell Military Policy (09/10)
• NOW Not Satisfied with Target CEO's Apology (08/10)
• NOW Applauds Ruling on Proposition 8 (08/10)
• Congress Must Repeal DOMA -- Contact Your Representative (07/10)

Archive of NOW's work on lesbian rights