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:

In New Jersey: the Shore Area NOW float at the NJ GLBTI Pride Parade

• State Ballot Measures Give Feminists Reason to Cheer and Work Harder (11/08)
• NNT: What the Next President Can Do for Women and Girls (09/08)
• NNT: Remembering Del Martin (09/08)
• NOW Mourns Passing of Longtime NOW and Lesbian Rights Activist Del Martin (08/08)
• Domestic Partner and Marriage, Adoption Bans on November Ballots (05/08)
• Overcoming Distortion and Fear on Transgender Rights (05/08)
• NOW Lobbies House on Hate Crimes Legislation (11/07)
• Expansion of Hate Crimes Law Necessary for Women's Safety (09/07)
• Take Action: Senate to Debate Hate Crimes Prevention Act (09/07)
• NOW Opposes Nomination of James Holsinger for U.S. Surgeon General (07/07)
• Lift the Ban! Ask your representative to help repeal "Don't Ask Don't Tell" (06/07)
• Strong Civil Rights Bill Passes House (05/07)
• Demand Prosecution and Prevention of Hate Crimes (04/07)
• NOW Welcomes Introduction of Comprehensive Hate Crimes Bill (04/07)
• NOW Links Arms with LGBT Allies Against Hate Crimes (03/07)
• NOW Opposes Anti-Marriage Ballot Measures (01/07)

Archive of NOW's work on Lesbian Rights